Dr. Antonietta Gatti is a physicist with a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Bologna. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at Italy's National Research Council, Institute of Science and Technology of Ceramic Materials. Additionally, she holds positions as a Professor at the University of Urbino and as a Visiting Professor at the Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) in the United States.
Dr. Gatti is renowned for her discovery of "nanopathologies," which are diseases caused by exposure to engineered or incidental nanoparticles leading to nano-bio-interactions. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, medicine, and pathology. Over her 30-year career, she has coordinated several European projects, including "Nanopathology," which developed new clinical diagnostic tools, and "DIPNA," focusing on nanotoxicology. She has also served as a consultant to the Italian Governmental Commission on Depleted Uranium and related diseases.
1. Fundamentals of Nanopathology
- Introduction to nanoparticles and their biological effects
- Mechanisms by which nanoparticles interact with human tissues and organs
- The link between nanoparticles and diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and immune dysfunction
2. Health Impact of Nanoparticles
- Role of nanoparticles in neonatal pathologies
- Inhalation, ingestion, and dermal exposure pathways
- Detection of nanoparticles in blood, biopsies, and surgical samples
- Impact of nanoparticles from pollution, food, and medical devices
3. Advanced Microscopy and Analytical Techniques
- Importance of high-resolution imaging in diagnosing nanoparticle-induced diseases
- Understanding tissue response to nanoparticles using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) for identifying the chemical composition of foreign bodies in human tissues
4. Environmental and Food Safety
- Nanoparticles in processed foods, air pollution, and water sources
- Conducting food sample analyses for nano-contaminants
- Public health implications of exposure to engineered nanoparticles
5. Biomedical Research & Clinical Applications
- Case studies of nanoparticles found in cancerous tissues
- The role of nanoparticles in immune disorders and chronic diseases
- Translating nanopathology research into clinical diagnostics and treatment approaches