Degree in Medicine, M.D., (1983); Board in Pathology (1987); PhD in Molecular Endocrinology (1991). Professional experience: Pathologist, Cytopathology Unit, USL RM2 Rome (1992-3); Chief, Clinical Pathology Section, Department of Molecular Pathology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico NEUROMED (1993-2000); Associate Professor in General Pathology and Pathophysiology, University of Rome La Sapienza, Faculty of Medicine (2001); Chief, Diagnostic Unit of Molecular Pathology, ASL Latina (2005).Chief of Molecular Oncology Laboratory University of Rome La Sapienza, Faculty of Medicine Latina Polo Pontino Research activity in USA: Lab of Cell Development and Differentiation" (Prof. Eileen D. Adamson) The Burnham Institute, San Diego (1989-1992). International Collaboraniversité de Nantes (France)