Dr. Sandra Cristino | Environmental Microbiology | Scientific Excellence Achievement Award

Researcher at Environmental Microbiology, University of Bologna, Italy

👨‍🎓She remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 She successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Dr. Sandra Cristino is a Confirmed Researcher in General and Applied Hygiene (SSD/MED42) at the University of Bologna since March 1, 2006. She holds the position of University Researcher in SSD MED 42 at the University of Bologna, Italy. Her professional journey began with internships at the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory and the Immunology and Genetics Laboratory at IRCCS, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, both in Bologna, from 2000 to 2003. Dr. Cristino has also been involved in research contracts focusing on topics like artificial ligaments and mesenchymal stem cells combined with gene therapy for osteoarticular diseases. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor for Hygiene at the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical, and Natural Sciences, teaching Biological Sciences at the University of Bologna from 2005 to 2006.

Curriculum:

Since 2017, Dr. Sandra Cristino has been an Academic Tutor at the “Borghese-Faranda” Institute in Patti (ME), a Technical-Technological Institute specializing in Chemistry and Health Biotechnologies. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing training projects as part of the High Training and Research Apprenticeship program, in accordance with Legislative Decree 167/2011 and LR 17/2005 of the Emilia Romagna Region. Her responsibilities include mentoring students pursuing a Master’s Degree in Health Biology at the University of Bologna, as well as guiding students in the First-level Master’s Degree program in Safety and Prevention in Work Environments at the same university.

Education and Training:

In 1994, Dr. Sandra Cristino graduated from the Classical Lyceum G. De Rogatis in Apricena (FG) with a score of 52/60. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (single cycle) at the University of Bologna in 2000, achieving a score of 104/110. Following this, she specialized in Toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Bologna, obtaining a perfect score of 70/70 in 2003. In 2006, Dr. Cristino pursued further studies with an Advanced Course in Molecular Biology in Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery “Agostino Gemelli,” Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome.

Professional Skills:

Dr. Sandra Cristino possesses a diverse skill set in biological and laboratory techniques, including bacterial culture, histology, ELISA assays, and molecular biology techniques such as RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and Real Time PCR. She is proficient in protein analysis techniques like Western Blot. Her expertise extends to cell cultures, encompassing the isolation and cultivation of various cell types like mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, chondrocytes, and lymphocytes. Additionally, she has experience in tissue engineering, three-dimensional cell growth, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, cellular infection techniques, bacterial typing tests, and the development of risk assessment and disinfection protocols for air, water, and food matrices.

Publications:

Visible light-mediated cross-linking of injectable gellan gum hydrogels embedding human chondrocytes

Cooling towers influence in an urban environment: A predictive model to control and prevent Legionella risk and Legionellosis events

First water safety plan approach applied to a Dental Clinic complex: identification of new risk factors associated with Legionella and P. aeruginosa contamination, using a novel sampling, maintenance and management program

Corrigendum: Legionella bononiensis sp. nov., isolated from a hotel water distribution system in northern Italy (Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol, 2022, 72, 005512, 10.1099/ijsem.0.005512)

Investigating the Origin of Mycobacterium chimaera Contamination in Heater-Cooler Units: Integrated Analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Whole-Genome Sequencing

Combining Traditional and Molecular Techniques Supports the Discovery of a Novel Legionella Species During Environmental Surveillance in a Healthcare Facility

Case Report: First Report of Fatal Legionella pneumophila and Klebsiella pneumoniae Coinfection in a Kidney Transplant Recipient

Use of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy With IR Biotyper® System for Legionella pneumophila Serogroups Identification

Draft Genome Sequence of Legionella Species Isolated from Drinking Water in an Italian Industry

Dynamics of Legionella Community Interactions in Response to Temperature and Disinfection Treatment: 7 Years of Investigation