Humanitas University | Italy
Dr. Silvia Giugliano, is an Italian immunologist, nutritionist, and Assistant Professor at Humanitas University. Her research spans host-microbe interactions, pregnancy-related immune responses, and microbiota dysbiosis. With a career across Europe and the U.S., she combines translational science with clinical nutrition to address metabolic, gastrointestinal, and reproductive health challenges.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Multidisciplinary Expertise
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Dr. Giugliano has a robust background in immunology, microbiology, nutrition, and clinical research, with a focus on host-microbe interactions, pregnancy-related disorders (e.g., preeclampsia), and COVID-19 impacts on fertility.
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Her work spans basic science (e.g., immune responses to HCV, microbiota-immune crosstalk) to translational applications (e.g., biomarker discovery, probiotic interventions for IBS).
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Strong Publication Record
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High-impact publications in journals like Nature Communications, Cell Host & Microbe, Science, and Gastroenterology.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate on multidisciplinary studies, including multi-omics and AI-driven approaches (e.g., PNRR-funded PREMEM project).
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Leadership in Research Projects
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Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple competitive grants (e.g., Marie Curie Fellowship, AIRC, Ferring Grant).
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Active involvement in clinical trials, including studies on fermented foods, male infertility post-COVID, and preeclampsia biomarkers.
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Academic & Mentoring Contributions
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Teaching roles at Humanitas University (Pathology, Nutrition).
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Supervision of PhD students, postdocs, and medical trainees, fostering next-generation scientists.
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Recognition & Awards
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Marie Curie Fellowship, AGA Research Scholar Award, PhD Thesis Excellence Award (DFG).
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Regular peer reviewer for high-impact journals (Frontiers, PLoS One, Liver International).
Education 🎓
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M.Sc. in Biology (2006) – Third University of Rome.
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Ph.D. in Immunology (2011) – University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany (DFG Excellence Award).
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M.Sc. in Applied Nutrition (2019) – University of Milan Bicocca.
Experience 💼
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Assistant Professor (2023–present): Teaches pathology at Humanitas University.
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Nutritionist (2022–present): Specializes in dysbiosis-linked disorders (GI, dermatology).
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Researcher (2018–present): Leads studies on preeclampsia biomarkers, COVID-19’s impact on fertility, and fermented foods for IBS.
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Postdoc Fellow (2011–2018): Investigated HCV immunity (University of Colorado), microbiota in pregnancy (European Institute of Oncology).
Research Interests On Immunology 🔍
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Microbiota-immune crosstalk in pregnancy (preeclampsia, fetal immunity).
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Probiotics/postbiotics for metabolic and GI disorders.
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Viral infections (HCV, SARS-CoV-2) and reproductive health.
Awards & Honors 🏆
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Marie Curie Fellowship (2019): Studied maternal microbiota’s role in preeclampsia.
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AGA Research Scholar Award (2016): Liver endothelial cells in sepsis.
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Fondazione Veronesi Grant (2017): Maternal-fetal immune cell transfer.
Publications 📜
1. Identification of a choroid plexus vascular barrier closing during intestinal inflammation
Authors: S Carloni, A Bertocchi, S Mancinelli, M Bellini, M Erreni, A Borreca, …
Year: 2021
Citations: 204
2. Hepatitis C virus infection induces autocrine interferon signaling by human liver endothelial cells and release of exosomes, which inhibits viral replication
Authors: S Giugliano, M Kriss, L Golden-Mason, E Dobrinskikh, AEL Stone, …
Year: 2015
Citations: 118
3. Hepatitis C virus pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP) triggers production of lambda-interferons by human plasmacytoid dendritic cells
Authors: AEL Stone, S Giugliano, G Schnell, L Cheng, KF Leahy, L Golden-Mason, …
Year: 2013
Citations: 77
4. Escape from HLA-B08-restricted CD8 T cells by hepatitis C virus is associated with fitness costs*
Authors: S Salloum, C Oniangue-Ndza, C Neumann-Haefelin, L Hudson, …
Year: 2008
Citations: 58
5. Independent, parallel pathways to CXCL10 induction in HCV-infected hepatocytes
Authors: J Brownell, J Wagoner, ES Lovelace, D Thirstrup, I Mohar, W Smith, …
Year: 2013
Citations: 54
6. The anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-37 is an inhibitor of trained immunity
Authors: G Cavalli, IW Tengesdal, M Gresnigt, T Nemkov, RJW Arts, …
Year: 2021
Citations: 53
7. Correction: Hepatitis C Virus Sensing by Human Trophoblasts Induces Innate Immune Responses and Recruitment of Maternal NK Cells: Potential Implications for Limiting Vertical …
Authors: S Giugliano, MG Petroff, BD Warren, S Jasti, C Linscheid, A Ward, …
Year: 2017
Citations: 47
8. Characterization of CD8+ T-cell response in acute and resolved hepatitis A virus infection
Authors: I Schulte, T Hitziger, S Giugliano, J Timm, H Gold, FM Heinemann, …
Year: 2011
Citations: 43
9. Degree of cross‐genotype reactivity of hepatitis C virus–specific CD8+ T cells directed against NS3
Authors: S Giugliano, F Oezkan, M Bedrejowski, M Kudla, M Reiser, S Viazov, …
Year: 2009
Citations: 42
10. CD4+ and CD8+ T cell activation in children with hepatitis C
Authors: MA Sheiko, L Golden-Mason, S Giugliano, CW Hurtado, CL Mack, …
Year: 2016
Citations: 24
Conclusion 🌟
Dr. Silvia Giugliano bridges immunology, nutrition, and clinical research to innovate personalized therapies. Her work on microbiota, pregnancy, and viral infections has yielded high-impact publications and grants, advancing precision medicine. She actively mentors students and reviews for journals (Frontiers, PLoS One), underscoring her commitment to science and education.
