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The research activity is developed in the fields of molecular ecology and Conservation Genetics. The main lines of research are: Management of protected species through planning of restocking/reintroduction actions and monitoring of their effects; Analysis of biodiversity with classical genetic markers and eDNA metabarcoding. Studies of evolutionary relationships between populations and spatial distribution of biodiversity; Identification of species and interspecific hybrids; Support to ex situ conservation programs and establishment of breeding plans. Development and application of molecular markers for species identification and monitoring of illegal trade of protected species; Analysis of the connectivity between marine areas of Community interest. In recent years he has worked mainly on fish but also on reptiles, mammals and invertebrates.

Master's thesis in Molecular Biology and Evolutionary Biology on various aspects related to the sturgeon evolution and conservation genetics. Other thesis topics concern the development of molecular markers for the identification of species and interspecific hybrids and, more generally, of genetic analysis tools applicable to different levels of diversity: species, populations, individuals. Some currently active research lines: - Management of captive breeding stock to support the restocking of different sturgeon species. - Geographical differentiation patterns analysis for informed management of various protected species. - Development of universal molecular markers for the analysis of diversity at different levels (species, populations, individuals). - Environmental DNA analysis for the study of the colonization patterns of the Pelobate Toad (Pelobates fuscus). - Development of protocols for the molecular identification of sex - Analysis of the relationship between fitness and inbreeding in Cobice sturgeon as part of the ENDEMIXIT project. https://endemixit.com/