Person
ARDIZZONI Andrea
Fixed-term Researcher (Italian Law 240/2010)
Technical and administrative staff
Course Catalogue:
Communications
Attachment (CV)
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name - Surname Andrea Ardizzoni
Place and date of birth Modena, June 17th, 1969
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- From December 1st, 2023: full-time fixed term employed as Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (SSD: MEDS-03/A) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2016/17 to A.Y. 2022/23: Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology for the Master’s Degree Course in Dentistry, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From March 16th, 2010, to date: Research Technician at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (on leave of absence since December 1st, 2023).
- From September 22nd, 1997, to March 15th, 2010: Assistant Technician at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
EDUCATION
- January 9th, 2020: National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor for the SSD MEDS-03/A (Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology), valid until January 9th, 2031.
- January 31st, 2007: Diploma of Imperial College in Immunology granted by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London – U.K.
- June 30th, 2006: Ph.D. (equivalent to the italian “Dottorato di Ricerca”, as proven by the certification provided by the Italian Ministry of the University on May 16th, 2024), granted after a 4-year period (January 8th, 2002-December 31st, 2005) in Prof. Andrea Crisanti’s laboratory of molecular parasitology (Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London – U.K.).
- National qualification to practice as a trained Biologist, after successfully passing the state examination in the first session of 1996.
- September 15th, 1994-September 14th, 1995: Postgraduate traineeship in the laboratories of Histology and Embryology and Plant Physiology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- September 8th, 1994: Master’s Degree with honors in Biological Sciences (according to the Table XXV), Physio-Pathological specialization, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 1988/89 to A.Y. 1993/94: Undergraduate Student in Biological Sciences Degree Course, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- July 1988: High school leaving qualification in classical studies at the “San Carlo” classical high school, Modena, Italy.
TEACHING ACTIVITY
- From A.Y. 2016/17: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology 1” in the integrated course “Microbiology and Hygiene” for the master’s degree Course in Dentistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2023/24: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Virology” in the integrated course “Patophysiological Bases of Diseases” for the Bachelor’s Degree course in Nursing, Modena branch, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2023/24: member of the teaching board for the Specialization School in Microbiology and Virology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- A.Y. 2024/25: Professor in the teaching module “Micology and Parasitology” in the integrated course “Clinical Microbiology and Veterinary Parasitology” for the bachelor’s degree course in Biomedical Laboratory Technician, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology 2” in the integrated course “Medical Sciences 1” for the master’s degree Course in Dentistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Professor in the teaching module “Medical and Clinical Microbiology” in the integrated course “Etiopathogenesis of diseases” for the bachelor’s degree course in Dental Hygiene, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
MEMBER OF DEGREE COMMITTES:
- July 2026: Biological Sciences Degree committee member
- April 2026: Biological Sciences Degree and Biosciences Degree committee member
- November 2025: Nursing Degree committee member (Modena campus)
- October 2025: Dental Hygiene Degree committee member
- November 2024: Nursing Degree committee member (Modena campus)
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER/FUNDING RECIPIENT
- Departmental FAR Project, Action 2: Characterization of probiotic and/or postbiotic activity S. cerevisiae clinical isolates and identification of novel bioactive natural molecules – PI of the project
- Progetto "Incentivi alla mobilità dei ricercatori / professori di I e II fascia - da Ateneo 2023 - Progetto interno - Dott. A. Ardizzoni”
INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH PROJECTS
- PRIN 2009 (Research Projects of National Interests): Identification of biomarkers and setting up of novel platforms for the rapid diagnosis of invasive fungal infections – PI of the project and of the RU: Prof. Elisabetta Blasi.
- PRIN 2008 (Research Projects of National Interests): Identification, through the screening of full genome display libraries on bacteriophage lambda, of streptococcal gene products interacting with host tissues – PI of the RU: Prof. Samuele Peppoloni.
- British-Italian partnership programme for young researchers 2004/05: Microarray immunoassays for serodiagnosis of infectious diseases – PI of the project: Prof. Andrea Crisanti.
ROLE AS A SUPERVISOR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, PH.D. STUDENTS AND SPECIALIZATION STUDENTS FROM 2007 TO DATE
- 5 bachelor’s Theses of Dental Hygiene
- 2 bachelor’s Theses of Biomedical Laboratory Technicians
- 2 master’s Theses in Medical Biotechnologies
- 2 bachelor’s Theses in Biological Sciences
- 1 master’s Thesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technologies
- 1 master’s Thesis in Biological Sciences (old degree system)
- 1 bachelor’s Thesis in Nursing
- 1 bachelor’s Thesis in Biotechnologies
- 1 master’s Thesis in Dentistry
- 1 master’s Thesis in Biosciences
- 1 Ph.D. Thesis in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Course: Natural biologically active substances (XXIV cycle)
- 1 Ph.D. Thesis in Public Health (XXIV ciclo)
- 1 Specialization Thesis in Microbiology and Virology.
INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- A.Y. 2025/26: member of the technical-scientific committee for the evaluation of PRIN 2022 projects.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Deputy Director of the Specialization School of Microbiology and Virology.
- From 04/06/2025: Secretary for the Nursing bachelor’s Degree course (Modena branch)
- From A.Y. 2024/25: member of the teaching board for the Ph.D. course “Health Innovative Products and Technologies (HIP-TECH) – Tecnologie e Prodotti Innovativi per la Salute”.
- From A. Y. 2024/25: Member of CHIMOMO Department executive committee.
EDITOR ACTIVITY
- 2025-present: Member of the Editorial Board of Microorganisms, and Guest Editor of the special issue " Pathogenesis, virulence and host responses to infections by Candida spp.”
- 2024-present: Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Fungi, and Guest Editor of the special issues 1) "Biology of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and mechanisms of interaction with the host"; 2) "Dermatophytes and cutaneous fungal infections".
- 2022-present: Review Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Drug Discovery.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Microbiological Research.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Journal of Fungi.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Archives of Oral Biology.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Computers in Biology and Medicine.
SPEAKER AT THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCES
- 45th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Genova, September 27th-30th, 2017.
- 27th National Congress of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), Verona, November 16th-18th, 2006.
- 34th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Genova, October 15th-18th, 2006.
- “Understanding the Genome” conference, Genova, November 11th-13th, 2005.
- 13th National Congress of the Italian Society of Medical, Dental and Clinical Microbiology (SIMMOC), Modena, June 13th-14th, 2005.
- 5th Workshop on Osteobiology, Gallipoli, June 3rd-6th, 1999.
INVITED SPEAKER AT THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCES
- ADRIAN Project final event “Vaginosis, Vaginitis and Dysbiosis: Prevention and Novel Therapeutic Strategies”, Modena, July 10th, 2024.
- 40th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 8th-11th, 2011.
- 38th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 17th-20th, 2009.
- “Nanospad” Project Workshop, Pomezia, April 3rd, 2009.
- 37th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Stresa, October 5th-8th, 2008.
- “Protein Microarrays: Principles and Applications” Workshop, Modena, May 28th, 2007.
- “Lab on a Chip: Diagnosis and Onsite Testing” Conference, Birmingham (U.K.), January 8th-9th, 2003.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
- Best Poster Award in the topic “Host/Microbes Relationships” at the 42nd National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Torino, September 28th-October 1st, 2014.
- Best Poster Award at the 42nd National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 12th-15th, 2013.
- Young Investigator Award at the 8th Congress of the International Society of Bone Morphometry (ISBM), Scottsdale (Arizona, U.S.A.), October 6th-10th, 1999.
MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
- 2006-present: member of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM).
- 2008-present: member of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI).
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
- Main research interests: setting up of innovative systems for the diagnosis of allergies, and infectious diseases; oral microbiology; evaluation of antimicrobial effects of molecules and materials employed in medicine and in the building industry; histophysiology of bone and mineralized tissues. In the last few years my work has been focused on mycology, in particular on the study of fungal virulence factors and on the pathogenetic mechanisms of Candida albicans and other fungi that behave as opportunistic pathogens. Lately, my interests have expanded to the evaluation of the probiotic and postbiotic activities of several yeasts’ species.
- Technical skills: cellular microbiology techniques (isolation, growing and stocking of bacterial and fungal strains); setting up of miniaturized system based on protein microarrays; setting up of specimens for the scanning electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy; histological techniques; ELISA systems.
LANGUAGES
- Italian: mother tongue
- English: advanced level
- Spanish: basic level
OTHER INFORMATION
- ORCID: 0000-0001-9845-7399
- Scopus ID: 59407951100
- WoS ResearcherID: G-2976-2015
- Author or coauthor of 56 articles published on PubMed-indexed international scientific journals and of 78 abstracts of oral communications or posters presented to national and international congresses.
- Website: www.micromodenalab.unimore.it
PUBLICATIONS (FULL PAPERS)
1. Pedretti N., Spaggiari L., Ricchi F., Kenno S., Behzad M., Peppoloni S., Sossi K., Campisciano G., Ardizzoni A., De Seta F., Comar M., Pericolini E.: Differential virulence of vaginal Candida albicans isolates correlates with host inflammatory responses in VVC/RVVC. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 12, p. 509, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12070509
2. Spaggiari L., Pedretti N., Behzad M., Iseppi R., Sabia C., Franzè M.T., Cason C., Russo R., Comar M., De Seta F., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: Prophylactic potential of Heyndrickxia coagulans Strain LMG S-24828 in an in vitro model of ESBL-Escherichia coli urothelial infection. Microorganisms, Vol. 14, p. 606, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14030606
3. Spaggiari L., Tedeschi G., Benatti G., De Benedittis M., Franzè M.T., Pinetti D., Pericolini E., Ardizzoni A.: Untargeted metabolomic analysis of Cell-Free Supernatants (CFSs) from different clinical isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and their effects on Candida albicans virulence. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 12, p. 81, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12020081
4. Cosio T., Pedretti N., Spaggiari S., Tordelli Ruda L., Kenno S., Sabbatini S., Salvatore Pistoia E., Comar M., Monari C., Ardizzoni A., Gaziano R., Pericolini E.: Biological features, antimicrobial susceptibility and phenotypic characterization of Candidozyma auris CDC B11903 grown at different temperatures. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 11, p. 625, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11090625
5. Kenno S., Pedretti N., Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Comar M., Posch W., Wheeler R. T., Peppoloni S., Pericolini E.: Vaginal clinical isolates of Candida albicans differentially modulate complosome activation in vaginal epithelial cells. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 11, p. 501, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11070501
6. Ricchi F., Kenno S., Pedretti N., Brenna G., De Seta F., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: Cutibacterium acnes lysate improves cellular response against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli and Gardnerella vaginalis in an in vitro model of vaginal infection. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol. 15, p. 1578831, 2025. https://doi:10.3389/fcimb.2025.1578831
7. Ricchi F., Caramaschi S., Sala A., Franceschini L., Fabbiani L., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: Candida albicans as trailblazer for HSV-2 infection against an in vitro reconstituted human vaginal epithelium. Microorganisms, Vol. 13, p. 905, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13040905
8. Sabbatini S., Zatini L., Narducci E., Rosati L., Ardizzoni A., Mencacci A., Rende M., Pericolini E., Galli F., Bartolini D., Monari C.: Modulation of C. albicans-induced immune response in vaginal epithelial cells by garcinoic acid. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 2455, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122455
9. Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Pedretti N., Iseppi R., Sabia C., Russo R., Kenno S., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Bacillus coagulans LMG S-24828 impairs Candida virulence and protects vaginal epithelial cells against Candida infection in vitro. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 1634, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12081634
10. Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Ricchi F., Pedretti N., Squartini Ramos C. A., Squartini Ramos G. B., Kenno S., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Fungal burden, dimorphic transition, and candidalysin: role in Candida albicans-induced vaginal cell damage and mitochondrial activation in vitro. PLoS One, Vol. 19, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303449
11. Pedretti N., Iseppi R., Condò C., Spaggiari L., Messi P., Pericolini E., Di Cerbo A., Ardizzoni A., Sabia C.: Cell-free supernatant from a strain of Bacillus siamensis isolated from the skin showed a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 718, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040718
12. Spaggiari L., Pedretti N., Ricchi F., Pinetti D., Campisciano G., De Seta F., Comar M., Kenno S., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: An untargeted metabolomic analysis of Lacticaseibacillus (L.) rhamnosus, Lactobacillus (L.) acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus (L.) plantarum and Limosilactibacillus (L.) reuteri reveals an upregulated production of inosine from L. rhamnosus. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 662, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040662
13. Kosmala D., Sertour N., Fróis Martins R., Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., LeibundGut-Landmann S., Pericolini E., Bougnoux M. E., d'Enfert C., Legrand M.: The pathogenic and colonization potential of Candida africana. Microbes and Infection, Vol. 26, p. 105230, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2023.105230
14. Spaggiari L., Squartini Ramos G. B. Squartini Ramos C. A., Ardizzoni A., Pedretti N., Blasi E., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Anti-Candida and anti-inflammatory properties of a vaginal gel formulation: novel data concerning vaginal infection and dysbiosis. Microorganisms, Vol. 11, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061551
15. Sala A., Ardizzoni A., Spaggiari L., Vaidya N., Van Der Schaaf J., Rizzato C., Cermelli C., Mogavero S., Krüger T., Himmel M., Kniemeyer O., Brakhage A. A., King B. L., Lupetti A., Comar M., De Seta F., Tavanti A., Blasi E., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: A new phenotype in Candida-epithelial cell interaction distinguishes colonization- versus vulvovaginal candidiasis-associated strains. mBio, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.1128/mbio.00107-23
16. Cedillo-González E. I., Chierici P., Buttazzo M., Siligardi C., Blasi E., Ardizzoni A.: Correlating the physico-chemical properties of two conventional glazed porcelain stoneware tiles in relation to cleanability and sanitization. Materials Today Communication, Vol. 34, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.105191
17. Spaggiari L., Sala A., Ardizzoni A., De Seta F., Singh D. K., Gacser A., Blasi E., Pericolini E.: Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus and L. reuterii cell-free-supernatants inhibit Candida parapsilosis pathogenic potential upon infection of vaginal epithelial cells monolayer and in a transwell co-culture system in vitro. Microbiology Spectrum, 2022. https://dx.doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02696-21
18. Ardizzoni A., Boaretto G., Pericolini E., Pinetti D., Capezzone De Joannon A., Durando L., Ragni L., Blasi E.: Effects of benzydamine and mouthwashes containing benzydamine on Candida albicans adhesion, biofilm formation, regrowth and persistence. Clinical Oral Investigations, Vol. 26, pp. 3613-3625, 2022.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-021-04330-8
19. Ardizzoni A., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: It takes two to tango: how a dysregulation of the innate immunity, coupled with Candida virulence, triggers VVC onset. Frontiers In Microbiology, Vol. 12, 2021. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.692491
20. Ardizzoni A., Sala A., Colombari B., Giva L. B., Cermelli C., Peppoloni S., Vecchiarelli A., Roselletti E., Blasi E., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: Perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (pANCA) impair neutrophil candidacidal activity and are increased in the cellular fraction of vaginal samples from women with vulvovaginal candidiasis. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 6, p. 225, 2020. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jof6040225
21. Raimondi S., Amaretti A., Gozzoli C., Simone M., Righini L., Candeliere F., Brun P., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Paulone S., Castagliuolo I., Cavalieri D., Blasi E., Rossi M., Peppoloni S.: Longitudinal survey of fungi in the human gut: ITS profiling, phenotyping, and colonization. Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol. 10, 2019.
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01575
22. Sala A., Ardizzoni A., Ciociola T., Magliani W., Conti S., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: Antiviral activity of synthetic peptides derived from physiological proteins. Intervirology, Vol. 61: pp. 166-173, 2019. https://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000494354
23. Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E., Paulone S., Orsi C. F., Castagnoli A., Oliva I., Strozzi E., Blasi E.: In vitro effects of commercial mouthwashes on several virulence traits of Candida albicans, viridans streptococci and Enterococcus faecalis colonizing the oral cavity. PLoS One, Vol. 13, 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207262
24. Pericolini E., Colombari B., Ferretti G., Iseppi R., Ardizzoni A., Girardis M., Sala A., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Real-time monitoring of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on endotracheal tube in vitro. BMC Microbiology, Vol. 18, (p. 84), 2018.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12866-018-1224-6
25. Cavalieri D., Di Paola M., Rizzetto L., Tocci N., De Filippo C., Lionetti P., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Paulone S., Gut I. G., Berná L., Gut M., Blanc J., Kapushesky M., Pericolini E., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: Genomic and phenotypic variation in morphogenetic networks of two Candida albicans isolates subtends their different pathogenic potential. Frontiers in Immunology, Vol. 8, (p. 1997), 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2017.01997
26. Paulone S., Ardizzoni A., Tavanti A., Piccinelli S., Rizzato C., Lupetti A., Colombari B., Pericolini E., Polonelli L., Magliani W., Conti S., Posteraro B., Cermelli C., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: The synthetic killer peptide KP impairs Candida albicans biofilm in vitro. PLoS One, Vol. 12, 2017. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181278
27. Paulone S., Malavasi G., Ardizzoni A., Orsi C. F., Peppoloni S., Neglia R. G., Blasi E.: Candida albicans survival, growth and biofilm formation are differently affected by mouthwashes: an in vitro study. New Microbiologica, Vol. 40, pp. 45-52, 2017.
PMID: 28217816
28. Beretti F., Ardizzoni A., Cermelli C., Guida M., Maraldi T., Pietrosemoli P., Paulone S., De Pol A., Blasi E., Portolani M. Apoptosis and inflammatory response in human astrocytes are induced by a transmissible cytotoxic agent of neurological origin. New Microbiologica, Vol. 40, pp. 27-32, 2017.
PMID: 27819395
29. Maraldi T., Guida M., Beretti F., Resca E., Carpino G., Cardinale V., Gentile R., Ardizzoni A., Murgia A., Alvaro D., Gaudio E., De Pol A.: Human biliary tree stem/progenitor cells immunomodulation: role of hepatocyte growth factor. Hepatology Research, Vol. 47, pp. 465-479, 2017. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hepr.12772
30. Orsi C. F., Sabia C., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Neglia R. G., Peppoloni S., Morace G., Blasi E.: Inhibitory effects of different Lactobacilli on Candida albicans hyphal formation and biofilm development. Journal Of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents, Vol. 28, pp. 743-752, 2014.
PMID: 25620183
31. Ardizzoni A., Posteraro B., Baschieri M. C., Bugli F., Saez-Rosòn A., Manca L., Cacaci M., Paroni Sterbini F., De Waure C., Sevilla M. J., Peppoloni S., Sanguinetti M., Moragues M. D., Blasi. E.: An antibody reactivity-based assay for diagnosis of invasive candidiasis using protein array. International Journal Of Immunopathology And Pharmacology, Vol. 27, pp. 403-412, 2014. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/039463201402700310
32. Orsi C. F., Borghi E., Colombari B., Neglia R. G., Quaglino D., Ardizzoni A., Morace G., Blasi E.: Impact of Candida albicans hyphal wall protein 1 (HWP1) genotype on biofilm production and fungal susceptibility to microglial cells. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 69-70, pp. 20-27, 2014. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2014.03.003
33. Ardizzoni A., Generali L., Righi E., Baschieri M. C., Cavani F., Manca L., Lugli E., Migliarese L., Blasi E., Neglia R. G.: Differential efficiency of endodontic obturation procedures: an ex vivo study. Odontology, Vol. 102, pp. 223-231, 2014.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10266-013-0125-2
34. Ardizzoni A., Baschieri M. C., Manca L., Salvadori C., Marinacci G., Farina C., Viale P., Blasi E.: The mycoarray as an aid for the diagnosis of an imported case of histoplasmosis in an Italian traveller returning from Brazil. Journal Of Travel Medicine, Vol. 20, pp.336-339, 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jtm.12060
35. Peppoloni S., Colombari C., Beninati C., Felici F., Teti G., Speziale P., Ricci S., Ardizzoni A., Manca L., Blasi E.: The Spr1875 protein confers resistance to the microglia-mediated killing of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 59-60, pp. 42-47, 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2013.04.002
36. La Sala G. B., Ardizzoni A., Capodanno F., Manca L., Baschieri M. C., Soncini E., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Protein microarrays on midtrimester amniotic fluids: a novel approach for the diagnosis of early intrauterine inflammation related to preterm delivery. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, Vol. 25, pp. 1029-1040, 2012.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/039463201202500420
37. Ardizzoni A., Neglia R. G., Baschieri M. C., Cermelli C., Caratozzolo M., Righi E., Palmieri B., Blasi E.: Influence of hyaluronic acid on bacterial and fungal species, including clinically relevant opportunistic pathogens. Journal Of Materials Sciences, Materials In Medicine, Vol. 22, pp. 2329-2338, 2011. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-011-4408-2
38. Ardizzoni A., Baschieri M. C., Manca L., Orsi C. F., Venturelli C., Meacci M., Peppoloni S., Farina C., Blasi E.: The protein "mycoarray": a novel serological assay for the laboratory diagnosis of primitive endemic mycoses. New Microbiologica, Vol. 34, pp. 307-316, 2011.
PMID: 21811752
39. Ardizzoni A., Manca L., Capodanno F., Baschieri M. C., Rondini I., Peppoloni S., Righi E., La Sala G. B., Blasi E. Detection of follicular fluid and serum antibodies by protein microarrays in women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment. Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Vol. 89, pp. 62-69, 2011. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jri.2011.01.017
40. Cermelli C., Cuoghi A., Scuri M., Bettua C., Neglia R.G., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Iannitti T., Palmieri B.: In vitro evaluation of the antiviral and virucidal activity of a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Virology Journal, Vol. 8, pp. 141-148, 2011.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-8-141
41. Orsi C. F., Colombari B., Callegari F., Todaro A. M., Rossini G. P., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: Yessotoxin inhibits phagocytic activity of macrophages. Toxicon, Vol. 55, pp. 265-273, 2010. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2009.07.033
42. Cermelli C., Orsi C. F., Cuoghi A., Ardizzoni A., Tagliafico E., Neglia R., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Gene expression profiling on monocytes displaying Herpes Simplex virus 1-induced dysregulation of antifungal defences. Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 58, pp. 1283-1290, 2009. https://dx.doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.011023-0
43. Ardizzoni A., Capuccini B., Baschieri M. C., Orsi C. F., Rumpianesi F., Peppoloni S., Cermelli C., Meacci M., Crisanti A., Steensgaard P., Blasi E.: A protein microarray immunoassay for the serological evaluation of the antibody response in vertically transmitted infections. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Vol. 28, pp. 1067-1075, 2009.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0748-y
44. Orsi C. F., Colombari B., Ardizzoni A., Peppoloni S., Neglia R., Posteraro B., Morace G., Fadda G., Blasi E.: The ABC transporter-encoding gene AFR1 affects the resistance of Cryptococcus neoformans to microglial-mediated antifungal activity by delaying phagosomal maturation. FEMS Yeast Research, Vol. 9, pp. 301-310, 2009.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1567-1364.2008.00470.x
45. Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Rimoldi C., Giardino L., Ambu E., Righi E., Neglia R.: An in vitro and ex vivo study on two antibiotic-based endodontic irrigants: a challenge to sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiologica, Vol. 32, pp. 57-66, 2009.
PMID: 19382670
46. Cermelli C., Orsi C. F., Ardizzoni A., Lugli E., Cenacchi V., Cossarizza A., Blasi E.: Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 dysregulates anti-fungal defenses preventing monocyte activation and downregulating Toll-Like Receptor-2. Microbiology and Immunology, Vol. 52, pp. 575-584, 2008.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1348-0421.2008.00074.x
47. Neglia R. Ardizzoni A., Giardino L., Ambu E., Grazi S., Calignano S., Rimoldi C., Blasi E.: Comparative in vitro and ex vivo studies on the bactericidal activity of tetraclean, a new generation endodontic irrigant, and sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiologica Vol. 31, pp. 57-65, 2008.
PMID: 18437842
48. Beretti F., Cenacchi V., Portolani M., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: A transmissible cytotoxic activity isolated from a patient with brain ischemia causes microglial cell activation and dysfunction. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Vol. 27, pp. 517-528, 2007.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10571-007-9142-4
49. Blasi E., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Neglia R., Baschieri C., Peppoloni S., Cinco M.: NF-kB activation and p38 phosphorilation in microglial cells infected with Leptospira or exposed to partially purified leptospiral lipoproteins. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 42, pp. 80-87, 2007. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2006.11.002
50. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Gray J., Ardizzoni A., Crisanti A.: Allergen microarrays. In T.O.Joos, P. Fortina (eds.) Methods in Molecular Medicine: Microarrays in Clinical Diagnostics. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 144:195-207, 2005.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-923-0:195
51. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Ardizzoni A., Gray J., Crisanti A.: Protein arrays for serodiagnosis of disease. From "Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 264: Protein Arrays" Edited by E. Fung, Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, pp. 271-283, 2004.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-759-9:271
52. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Mezzasoma L., Ardizzoni A., Bistoni F., Crisanti A.: Serodiagnosis of infectious diseases with antigen micro-arrays. Journal of Applied Microbiology, Vol. 96, pp. 10-17, 2004. https://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2672.2003.02111.x
53. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Mezzasoma L., Ingham C., Ardizzoni A., Rossi R., Bistoni F., Crisanti A.: Detection of allergen-specific IgE on microarrays by use of signal amplification techniques. Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 48, pp. 1367-1370, 2002.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/48.8.1367
54. Palumbo C., Ferretti M., Ardizzoni A., Zaffe D., Marotti G.: Osteocyte-osteoclast morphological relationships and the putative role of osteocytes in bone remodeling. Journal Of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions, Vol. 1, pp. 327-332, 2001.
PMID: 15758483
55. Ardizzoni A.: Osteocyte lacunar size-lamellar thickness relationships in human secondary osteons. Bone, Vol. 28, pp. 216-220, 2001.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s8756-3282(00)00417-8
56. Salvioli S., Ardizzoni A., Franceschi C., Cossarizza A.: JC-1, but not DiOC6(3) or rhodamine 123, is a reliable fluorescent probe to assess Δψ changes in intact cells: implications for studies on mithocondrial functionality during apoptosis. FEBS Letters, Vol. 411, pp. 77-82, 1997.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(97)00669-8
Modena, July 20th, 2026
First Name - Surname Andrea Ardizzoni
Place and date of birth Modena, June 17th, 1969
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- From December 1st, 2023: full-time fixed term employed as Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (SSD: MEDS-03/A) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2016/17 to A.Y. 2022/23: Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology for the Master’s Degree Course in Dentistry, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From March 16th, 2010, to date: Research Technician at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (on leave of absence since December 1st, 2023).
- From September 22nd, 1997, to March 15th, 2010: Assistant Technician at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
EDUCATION
- January 9th, 2020: National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor for the SSD MEDS-03/A (Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology), valid until January 9th, 2031.
- January 31st, 2007: Diploma of Imperial College in Immunology granted by Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London – U.K.
- June 30th, 2006: Ph.D. (equivalent to the italian “Dottorato di Ricerca”, as proven by the certification provided by the Italian Ministry of the University on May 16th, 2024), granted after a 4-year period (January 8th, 2002-December 31st, 2005) in Prof. Andrea Crisanti’s laboratory of molecular parasitology (Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, University of London – U.K.).
- National qualification to practice as a trained Biologist, after successfully passing the state examination in the first session of 1996.
- September 15th, 1994-September 14th, 1995: Postgraduate traineeship in the laboratories of Histology and Embryology and Plant Physiology at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- September 8th, 1994: Master’s Degree with honors in Biological Sciences (according to the Table XXV), Physio-Pathological specialization, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 1988/89 to A.Y. 1993/94: Undergraduate Student in Biological Sciences Degree Course, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- July 1988: High school leaving qualification in classical studies at the “San Carlo” classical high school, Modena, Italy.
TEACHING ACTIVITY
- From A.Y. 2016/17: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology 1” in the integrated course “Microbiology and Hygiene” for the master’s degree Course in Dentistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2023/24: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Virology” in the integrated course “Patophysiological Bases of Diseases” for the Bachelor’s Degree course in Nursing, Modena branch, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2023/24: member of the teaching board for the Specialization School in Microbiology and Virology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- A.Y. 2024/25: Professor in the teaching module “Micology and Parasitology” in the integrated course “Clinical Microbiology and Veterinary Parasitology” for the bachelor’s degree course in Biomedical Laboratory Technician, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Professor in the teaching module “Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology 2” in the integrated course “Medical Sciences 1” for the master’s degree Course in Dentistry, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Professor in the teaching module “Medical and Clinical Microbiology” in the integrated course “Etiopathogenesis of diseases” for the bachelor’s degree course in Dental Hygiene, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
MEMBER OF DEGREE COMMITTES:
- July 2026: Biological Sciences Degree committee member
- April 2026: Biological Sciences Degree and Biosciences Degree committee member
- November 2025: Nursing Degree committee member (Modena campus)
- October 2025: Dental Hygiene Degree committee member
- November 2024: Nursing Degree committee member (Modena campus)
RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER/FUNDING RECIPIENT
- Departmental FAR Project, Action 2: Characterization of probiotic and/or postbiotic activity S. cerevisiae clinical isolates and identification of novel bioactive natural molecules – PI of the project
- Progetto "Incentivi alla mobilità dei ricercatori / professori di I e II fascia - da Ateneo 2023 - Progetto interno - Dott. A. Ardizzoni”
INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH PROJECTS
- PRIN 2009 (Research Projects of National Interests): Identification of biomarkers and setting up of novel platforms for the rapid diagnosis of invasive fungal infections – PI of the project and of the RU: Prof. Elisabetta Blasi.
- PRIN 2008 (Research Projects of National Interests): Identification, through the screening of full genome display libraries on bacteriophage lambda, of streptococcal gene products interacting with host tissues – PI of the RU: Prof. Samuele Peppoloni.
- British-Italian partnership programme for young researchers 2004/05: Microarray immunoassays for serodiagnosis of infectious diseases – PI of the project: Prof. Andrea Crisanti.
ROLE AS A SUPERVISOR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, PH.D. STUDENTS AND SPECIALIZATION STUDENTS FROM 2007 TO DATE
- 5 bachelor’s Theses of Dental Hygiene
- 2 bachelor’s Theses of Biomedical Laboratory Technicians
- 2 master’s Theses in Medical Biotechnologies
- 2 bachelor’s Theses in Biological Sciences
- 1 master’s Thesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technologies
- 1 master’s Thesis in Biological Sciences (old degree system)
- 1 bachelor’s Thesis in Nursing
- 1 bachelor’s Thesis in Biotechnologies
- 1 master’s Thesis in Dentistry
- 1 master’s Thesis in Biosciences
- 1 Ph.D. Thesis in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Course: Natural biologically active substances (XXIV cycle)
- 1 Ph.D. Thesis in Public Health (XXIV ciclo)
- 1 Specialization Thesis in Microbiology and Virology.
INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- A.Y. 2025/26: member of the technical-scientific committee for the evaluation of PRIN 2022 projects.
- From A.Y. 2025/26: Deputy Director of the Specialization School of Microbiology and Virology.
- From 04/06/2025: Secretary for the Nursing bachelor’s Degree course (Modena branch)
- From A.Y. 2024/25: member of the teaching board for the Ph.D. course “Health Innovative Products and Technologies (HIP-TECH) – Tecnologie e Prodotti Innovativi per la Salute”.
- From A. Y. 2024/25: Member of CHIMOMO Department executive committee.
EDITOR ACTIVITY
- 2025-present: Member of the Editorial Board of Microorganisms, and Guest Editor of the special issue " Pathogenesis, virulence and host responses to infections by Candida spp.”
- 2024-present: Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Fungi, and Guest Editor of the special issues 1) "Biology of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and mechanisms of interaction with the host"; 2) "Dermatophytes and cutaneous fungal infections".
- 2022-present: Review Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology and Frontiers in Drug Discovery.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Microbiological Research.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Journal of Fungi.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Archives of Oral Biology.
- Ad hoc Reviewer for Computers in Biology and Medicine.
SPEAKER AT THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCES
- 45th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Genova, September 27th-30th, 2017.
- 27th National Congress of the Italian Society of Endodontics (SIE), Verona, November 16th-18th, 2006.
- 34th National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Genova, October 15th-18th, 2006.
- “Understanding the Genome” conference, Genova, November 11th-13th, 2005.
- 13th National Congress of the Italian Society of Medical, Dental and Clinical Microbiology (SIMMOC), Modena, June 13th-14th, 2005.
- 5th Workshop on Osteobiology, Gallipoli, June 3rd-6th, 1999.
INVITED SPEAKER AT THE FOLLOWING CONFERENCES
- ADRIAN Project final event “Vaginosis, Vaginitis and Dysbiosis: Prevention and Novel Therapeutic Strategies”, Modena, July 10th, 2024.
- 40th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 8th-11th, 2011.
- 38th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 17th-20th, 2009.
- “Nanospad” Project Workshop, Pomezia, April 3rd, 2009.
- 37th National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Stresa, October 5th-8th, 2008.
- “Protein Microarrays: Principles and Applications” Workshop, Modena, May 28th, 2007.
- “Lab on a Chip: Diagnosis and Onsite Testing” Conference, Birmingham (U.K.), January 8th-9th, 2003.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
- Best Poster Award in the topic “Host/Microbes Relationships” at the 42nd National Congress of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM), Torino, September 28th-October 1st, 2014.
- Best Poster Award at the 42nd National Congress of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI), Rimini, November 12th-15th, 2013.
- Young Investigator Award at the 8th Congress of the International Society of Bone Morphometry (ISBM), Scottsdale (Arizona, U.S.A.), October 6th-10th, 1999.
MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
- 2006-present: member of the Italian Society of Microbiology (SIM).
- 2008-present: member of the Italian Clinical Microbiologists Association (AMCLI).
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
- Main research interests: setting up of innovative systems for the diagnosis of allergies, and infectious diseases; oral microbiology; evaluation of antimicrobial effects of molecules and materials employed in medicine and in the building industry; histophysiology of bone and mineralized tissues. In the last few years my work has been focused on mycology, in particular on the study of fungal virulence factors and on the pathogenetic mechanisms of Candida albicans and other fungi that behave as opportunistic pathogens. Lately, my interests have expanded to the evaluation of the probiotic and postbiotic activities of several yeasts’ species.
- Technical skills: cellular microbiology techniques (isolation, growing and stocking of bacterial and fungal strains); setting up of miniaturized system based on protein microarrays; setting up of specimens for the scanning electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy; histological techniques; ELISA systems.
LANGUAGES
- Italian: mother tongue
- English: advanced level
- Spanish: basic level
OTHER INFORMATION
- ORCID: 0000-0001-9845-7399
- Scopus ID: 59407951100
- WoS ResearcherID: G-2976-2015
- Author or coauthor of 56 articles published on PubMed-indexed international scientific journals and of 78 abstracts of oral communications or posters presented to national and international congresses.
- Website: www.micromodenalab.unimore.it
PUBLICATIONS (FULL PAPERS)
1. Pedretti N., Spaggiari L., Ricchi F., Kenno S., Behzad M., Peppoloni S., Sossi K., Campisciano G., Ardizzoni A., De Seta F., Comar M., Pericolini E.: Differential virulence of vaginal Candida albicans isolates correlates with host inflammatory responses in VVC/RVVC. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 12, p. 509, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12070509
2. Spaggiari L., Pedretti N., Behzad M., Iseppi R., Sabia C., Franzè M.T., Cason C., Russo R., Comar M., De Seta F., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: Prophylactic potential of Heyndrickxia coagulans Strain LMG S-24828 in an in vitro model of ESBL-Escherichia coli urothelial infection. Microorganisms, Vol. 14, p. 606, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms14030606
3. Spaggiari L., Tedeschi G., Benatti G., De Benedittis M., Franzè M.T., Pinetti D., Pericolini E., Ardizzoni A.: Untargeted metabolomic analysis of Cell-Free Supernatants (CFSs) from different clinical isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and their effects on Candida albicans virulence. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 12, p. 81, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof12020081
4. Cosio T., Pedretti N., Spaggiari S., Tordelli Ruda L., Kenno S., Sabbatini S., Salvatore Pistoia E., Comar M., Monari C., Ardizzoni A., Gaziano R., Pericolini E.: Biological features, antimicrobial susceptibility and phenotypic characterization of Candidozyma auris CDC B11903 grown at different temperatures. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 11, p. 625, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11090625
5. Kenno S., Pedretti N., Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Comar M., Posch W., Wheeler R. T., Peppoloni S., Pericolini E.: Vaginal clinical isolates of Candida albicans differentially modulate complosome activation in vaginal epithelial cells. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 11, p. 501, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11070501
6. Ricchi F., Kenno S., Pedretti N., Brenna G., De Seta F., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: Cutibacterium acnes lysate improves cellular response against Candida albicans, Escherichia coli and Gardnerella vaginalis in an in vitro model of vaginal infection. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol. 15, p. 1578831, 2025. https://doi:10.3389/fcimb.2025.1578831
7. Ricchi F., Caramaschi S., Sala A., Franceschini L., Fabbiani L., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: Candida albicans as trailblazer for HSV-2 infection against an in vitro reconstituted human vaginal epithelium. Microorganisms, Vol. 13, p. 905, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13040905
8. Sabbatini S., Zatini L., Narducci E., Rosati L., Ardizzoni A., Mencacci A., Rende M., Pericolini E., Galli F., Bartolini D., Monari C.: Modulation of C. albicans-induced immune response in vaginal epithelial cells by garcinoic acid. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 2455, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122455
9. Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Pedretti N., Iseppi R., Sabia C., Russo R., Kenno S., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Bacillus coagulans LMG S-24828 impairs Candida virulence and protects vaginal epithelial cells against Candida infection in vitro. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 1634, 2024. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12081634
10. Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., Ricchi F., Pedretti N., Squartini Ramos C. A., Squartini Ramos G. B., Kenno S., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Fungal burden, dimorphic transition, and candidalysin: role in Candida albicans-induced vaginal cell damage and mitochondrial activation in vitro. PLoS One, Vol. 19, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303449
11. Pedretti N., Iseppi R., Condò C., Spaggiari L., Messi P., Pericolini E., Di Cerbo A., Ardizzoni A., Sabia C.: Cell-free supernatant from a strain of Bacillus siamensis isolated from the skin showed a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 718, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040718
12. Spaggiari L., Pedretti N., Ricchi F., Pinetti D., Campisciano G., De Seta F., Comar M., Kenno S., Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E.: An untargeted metabolomic analysis of Lacticaseibacillus (L.) rhamnosus, Lactobacillus (L.) acidophilus, Lactiplantibacillus (L.) plantarum and Limosilactibacillus (L.) reuteri reveals an upregulated production of inosine from L. rhamnosus. Microorganisms, Vol. 12, p. 662, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040662
13. Kosmala D., Sertour N., Fróis Martins R., Spaggiari L., Ardizzoni A., LeibundGut-Landmann S., Pericolini E., Bougnoux M. E., d'Enfert C., Legrand M.: The pathogenic and colonization potential of Candida africana. Microbes and Infection, Vol. 26, p. 105230, 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micinf.2023.105230
14. Spaggiari L., Squartini Ramos G. B. Squartini Ramos C. A., Ardizzoni A., Pedretti N., Blasi E., De Seta F., Pericolini E.: Anti-Candida and anti-inflammatory properties of a vaginal gel formulation: novel data concerning vaginal infection and dysbiosis. Microorganisms, Vol. 11, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061551
15. Sala A., Ardizzoni A., Spaggiari L., Vaidya N., Van Der Schaaf J., Rizzato C., Cermelli C., Mogavero S., Krüger T., Himmel M., Kniemeyer O., Brakhage A. A., King B. L., Lupetti A., Comar M., De Seta F., Tavanti A., Blasi E., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: A new phenotype in Candida-epithelial cell interaction distinguishes colonization- versus vulvovaginal candidiasis-associated strains. mBio, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.1128/mbio.00107-23
16. Cedillo-González E. I., Chierici P., Buttazzo M., Siligardi C., Blasi E., Ardizzoni A.: Correlating the physico-chemical properties of two conventional glazed porcelain stoneware tiles in relation to cleanability and sanitization. Materials Today Communication, Vol. 34, 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.105191
17. Spaggiari L., Sala A., Ardizzoni A., De Seta F., Singh D. K., Gacser A., Blasi E., Pericolini E.: Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus and L. reuterii cell-free-supernatants inhibit Candida parapsilosis pathogenic potential upon infection of vaginal epithelial cells monolayer and in a transwell co-culture system in vitro. Microbiology Spectrum, 2022. https://dx.doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02696-21
18. Ardizzoni A., Boaretto G., Pericolini E., Pinetti D., Capezzone De Joannon A., Durando L., Ragni L., Blasi E.: Effects of benzydamine and mouthwashes containing benzydamine on Candida albicans adhesion, biofilm formation, regrowth and persistence. Clinical Oral Investigations, Vol. 26, pp. 3613-3625, 2022.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00784-021-04330-8
19. Ardizzoni A., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: It takes two to tango: how a dysregulation of the innate immunity, coupled with Candida virulence, triggers VVC onset. Frontiers In Microbiology, Vol. 12, 2021. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.692491
20. Ardizzoni A., Sala A., Colombari B., Giva L. B., Cermelli C., Peppoloni S., Vecchiarelli A., Roselletti E., Blasi E., Wheeler R. T., Pericolini E.: Perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (pANCA) impair neutrophil candidacidal activity and are increased in the cellular fraction of vaginal samples from women with vulvovaginal candidiasis. Journal Of Fungi, Vol. 6, p. 225, 2020. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jof6040225
21. Raimondi S., Amaretti A., Gozzoli C., Simone M., Righini L., Candeliere F., Brun P., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Paulone S., Castagliuolo I., Cavalieri D., Blasi E., Rossi M., Peppoloni S.: Longitudinal survey of fungi in the human gut: ITS profiling, phenotyping, and colonization. Frontiers in Microbiology, Vol. 10, 2019.
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01575
22. Sala A., Ardizzoni A., Ciociola T., Magliani W., Conti S., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: Antiviral activity of synthetic peptides derived from physiological proteins. Intervirology, Vol. 61: pp. 166-173, 2019. https://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000494354
23. Ardizzoni A., Pericolini E., Paulone S., Orsi C. F., Castagnoli A., Oliva I., Strozzi E., Blasi E.: In vitro effects of commercial mouthwashes on several virulence traits of Candida albicans, viridans streptococci and Enterococcus faecalis colonizing the oral cavity. PLoS One, Vol. 13, 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207262
24. Pericolini E., Colombari B., Ferretti G., Iseppi R., Ardizzoni A., Girardis M., Sala A., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Real-time monitoring of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation on endotracheal tube in vitro. BMC Microbiology, Vol. 18, (p. 84), 2018.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12866-018-1224-6
25. Cavalieri D., Di Paola M., Rizzetto L., Tocci N., De Filippo C., Lionetti P., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Paulone S., Gut I. G., Berná L., Gut M., Blanc J., Kapushesky M., Pericolini E., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: Genomic and phenotypic variation in morphogenetic networks of two Candida albicans isolates subtends their different pathogenic potential. Frontiers in Immunology, Vol. 8, (p. 1997), 2018. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2017.01997
26. Paulone S., Ardizzoni A., Tavanti A., Piccinelli S., Rizzato C., Lupetti A., Colombari B., Pericolini E., Polonelli L., Magliani W., Conti S., Posteraro B., Cermelli C., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: The synthetic killer peptide KP impairs Candida albicans biofilm in vitro. PLoS One, Vol. 12, 2017. https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181278
27. Paulone S., Malavasi G., Ardizzoni A., Orsi C. F., Peppoloni S., Neglia R. G., Blasi E.: Candida albicans survival, growth and biofilm formation are differently affected by mouthwashes: an in vitro study. New Microbiologica, Vol. 40, pp. 45-52, 2017.
PMID: 28217816
28. Beretti F., Ardizzoni A., Cermelli C., Guida M., Maraldi T., Pietrosemoli P., Paulone S., De Pol A., Blasi E., Portolani M. Apoptosis and inflammatory response in human astrocytes are induced by a transmissible cytotoxic agent of neurological origin. New Microbiologica, Vol. 40, pp. 27-32, 2017.
PMID: 27819395
29. Maraldi T., Guida M., Beretti F., Resca E., Carpino G., Cardinale V., Gentile R., Ardizzoni A., Murgia A., Alvaro D., Gaudio E., De Pol A.: Human biliary tree stem/progenitor cells immunomodulation: role of hepatocyte growth factor. Hepatology Research, Vol. 47, pp. 465-479, 2017. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hepr.12772
30. Orsi C. F., Sabia C., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Neglia R. G., Peppoloni S., Morace G., Blasi E.: Inhibitory effects of different Lactobacilli on Candida albicans hyphal formation and biofilm development. Journal Of Biological Regulators & Homeostatic Agents, Vol. 28, pp. 743-752, 2014.
PMID: 25620183
31. Ardizzoni A., Posteraro B., Baschieri M. C., Bugli F., Saez-Rosòn A., Manca L., Cacaci M., Paroni Sterbini F., De Waure C., Sevilla M. J., Peppoloni S., Sanguinetti M., Moragues M. D., Blasi. E.: An antibody reactivity-based assay for diagnosis of invasive candidiasis using protein array. International Journal Of Immunopathology And Pharmacology, Vol. 27, pp. 403-412, 2014. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/039463201402700310
32. Orsi C. F., Borghi E., Colombari B., Neglia R. G., Quaglino D., Ardizzoni A., Morace G., Blasi E.: Impact of Candida albicans hyphal wall protein 1 (HWP1) genotype on biofilm production and fungal susceptibility to microglial cells. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 69-70, pp. 20-27, 2014. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2014.03.003
33. Ardizzoni A., Generali L., Righi E., Baschieri M. C., Cavani F., Manca L., Lugli E., Migliarese L., Blasi E., Neglia R. G.: Differential efficiency of endodontic obturation procedures: an ex vivo study. Odontology, Vol. 102, pp. 223-231, 2014.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10266-013-0125-2
34. Ardizzoni A., Baschieri M. C., Manca L., Salvadori C., Marinacci G., Farina C., Viale P., Blasi E.: The mycoarray as an aid for the diagnosis of an imported case of histoplasmosis in an Italian traveller returning from Brazil. Journal Of Travel Medicine, Vol. 20, pp.336-339, 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jtm.12060
35. Peppoloni S., Colombari C., Beninati C., Felici F., Teti G., Speziale P., Ricci S., Ardizzoni A., Manca L., Blasi E.: The Spr1875 protein confers resistance to the microglia-mediated killing of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 59-60, pp. 42-47, 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2013.04.002
36. La Sala G. B., Ardizzoni A., Capodanno F., Manca L., Baschieri M. C., Soncini E., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Protein microarrays on midtrimester amniotic fluids: a novel approach for the diagnosis of early intrauterine inflammation related to preterm delivery. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, Vol. 25, pp. 1029-1040, 2012.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/039463201202500420
37. Ardizzoni A., Neglia R. G., Baschieri M. C., Cermelli C., Caratozzolo M., Righi E., Palmieri B., Blasi E.: Influence of hyaluronic acid on bacterial and fungal species, including clinically relevant opportunistic pathogens. Journal Of Materials Sciences, Materials In Medicine, Vol. 22, pp. 2329-2338, 2011. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-011-4408-2
38. Ardizzoni A., Baschieri M. C., Manca L., Orsi C. F., Venturelli C., Meacci M., Peppoloni S., Farina C., Blasi E.: The protein "mycoarray": a novel serological assay for the laboratory diagnosis of primitive endemic mycoses. New Microbiologica, Vol. 34, pp. 307-316, 2011.
PMID: 21811752
39. Ardizzoni A., Manca L., Capodanno F., Baschieri M. C., Rondini I., Peppoloni S., Righi E., La Sala G. B., Blasi E. Detection of follicular fluid and serum antibodies by protein microarrays in women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatment. Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Vol. 89, pp. 62-69, 2011. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jri.2011.01.017
40. Cermelli C., Cuoghi A., Scuri M., Bettua C., Neglia R.G., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Iannitti T., Palmieri B.: In vitro evaluation of the antiviral and virucidal activity of a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid. Virology Journal, Vol. 8, pp. 141-148, 2011.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-8-141
41. Orsi C. F., Colombari B., Callegari F., Todaro A. M., Rossini G. P., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Peppoloni S.: Yessotoxin inhibits phagocytic activity of macrophages. Toxicon, Vol. 55, pp. 265-273, 2010. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2009.07.033
42. Cermelli C., Orsi C. F., Cuoghi A., Ardizzoni A., Tagliafico E., Neglia R., Peppoloni S., Blasi E.: Gene expression profiling on monocytes displaying Herpes Simplex virus 1-induced dysregulation of antifungal defences. Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 58, pp. 1283-1290, 2009. https://dx.doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.011023-0
43. Ardizzoni A., Capuccini B., Baschieri M. C., Orsi C. F., Rumpianesi F., Peppoloni S., Cermelli C., Meacci M., Crisanti A., Steensgaard P., Blasi E.: A protein microarray immunoassay for the serological evaluation of the antibody response in vertically transmitted infections. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Vol. 28, pp. 1067-1075, 2009.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-009-0748-y
44. Orsi C. F., Colombari B., Ardizzoni A., Peppoloni S., Neglia R., Posteraro B., Morace G., Fadda G., Blasi E.: The ABC transporter-encoding gene AFR1 affects the resistance of Cryptococcus neoformans to microglial-mediated antifungal activity by delaying phagosomal maturation. FEMS Yeast Research, Vol. 9, pp. 301-310, 2009.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1567-1364.2008.00470.x
45. Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Rimoldi C., Giardino L., Ambu E., Righi E., Neglia R.: An in vitro and ex vivo study on two antibiotic-based endodontic irrigants: a challenge to sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiologica, Vol. 32, pp. 57-66, 2009.
PMID: 19382670
46. Cermelli C., Orsi C. F., Ardizzoni A., Lugli E., Cenacchi V., Cossarizza A., Blasi E.: Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 dysregulates anti-fungal defenses preventing monocyte activation and downregulating Toll-Like Receptor-2. Microbiology and Immunology, Vol. 52, pp. 575-584, 2008.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1348-0421.2008.00074.x
47. Neglia R. Ardizzoni A., Giardino L., Ambu E., Grazi S., Calignano S., Rimoldi C., Blasi E.: Comparative in vitro and ex vivo studies on the bactericidal activity of tetraclean, a new generation endodontic irrigant, and sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiologica Vol. 31, pp. 57-65, 2008.
PMID: 18437842
48. Beretti F., Cenacchi V., Portolani M., Ardizzoni A., Blasi E., Cermelli C.: A transmissible cytotoxic activity isolated from a patient with brain ischemia causes microglial cell activation and dysfunction. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, Vol. 27, pp. 517-528, 2007.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10571-007-9142-4
49. Blasi E., Ardizzoni A., Colombari B., Neglia R., Baschieri C., Peppoloni S., Cinco M.: NF-kB activation and p38 phosphorilation in microglial cells infected with Leptospira or exposed to partially purified leptospiral lipoproteins. Microbial Pathogenesis, Vol. 42, pp. 80-87, 2007. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2006.11.002
50. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Gray J., Ardizzoni A., Crisanti A.: Allergen microarrays. In T.O.Joos, P. Fortina (eds.) Methods in Molecular Medicine: Microarrays in Clinical Diagnostics. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, 144:195-207, 2005.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-923-0:195
51. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Ardizzoni A., Gray J., Crisanti A.: Protein arrays for serodiagnosis of disease. From "Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 264: Protein Arrays" Edited by E. Fung, Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, pp. 271-283, 2004.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-759-9:271
52. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Mezzasoma L., Ardizzoni A., Bistoni F., Crisanti A.: Serodiagnosis of infectious diseases with antigen micro-arrays. Journal of Applied Microbiology, Vol. 96, pp. 10-17, 2004. https://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2672.2003.02111.x
53. Bacarese-Hamilton T., Mezzasoma L., Ingham C., Ardizzoni A., Rossi R., Bistoni F., Crisanti A.: Detection of allergen-specific IgE on microarrays by use of signal amplification techniques. Clinical Chemistry, Vol. 48, pp. 1367-1370, 2002.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/48.8.1367
54. Palumbo C., Ferretti M., Ardizzoni A., Zaffe D., Marotti G.: Osteocyte-osteoclast morphological relationships and the putative role of osteocytes in bone remodeling. Journal Of Musculoskeletal & Neuronal Interactions, Vol. 1, pp. 327-332, 2001.
PMID: 15758483
55. Ardizzoni A.: Osteocyte lacunar size-lamellar thickness relationships in human secondary osteons. Bone, Vol. 28, pp. 216-220, 2001.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s8756-3282(00)00417-8
56. Salvioli S., Ardizzoni A., Franceschi C., Cossarizza A.: JC-1, but not DiOC6(3) or rhodamine 123, is a reliable fluorescent probe to assess Δψ changes in intact cells: implications for studies on mithocondrial functionality during apoptosis. FEBS Letters, Vol. 411, pp. 77-82, 1997.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(97)00669-8
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14942 - Microbiology and hygiene
II semestre (04/03/2026 - 31/05/2026)
- 2025
Phasing-out degree programme
Dentistry and dental prosthetics (D.M.270/04)
( Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine )
Master or equivalent second cycle
5 CFU
50 hours
18306 - Pathophysiology basics of the disease
II semestre (01/03/2026 - 10/05/2026)
- 2025
Bachelor or equivalent first cycle
1 CFU
10 hours
23166 - diseases aetiopathogenesis
II semestre (04/03/2026 - 31/05/2026)
- 2025
Bachelor or equivalent first cycle
1 CFU
8 hours
4603 - Medicine I
I semestre (01/10/2025 - 21/12/2025)
- 2025
Phasing-out degree programme
Dentistry and dental prosthetics (D.M.270/04)
( Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine )
Master or equivalent second cycle
3 CFU
30 hours
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