Gabriella Postiglione

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1 PERSONAL INFORMATION Gabriella Postiglione Via Verde 2, Ozzano dell Emilia, Bologna, Italy / Gabriell.postiglion3@unibo.it Date of birth 01/01/1986 Nationality Italian WORK EXPERIENCE November 2016 to date Specialist Consultant Bioethics, Animal Welfare Ethics and Veterinary Ethics, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, Padova University, Italy Bioethics, Animal Welfare Ethics and Veterinary Ethics Laboratory November 2016 to date Editorial Board Collaborator Bioethics, Animal Welfare Ethics and Veterinary Ethics, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, Padova University, Italy Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research, Veterinary Ethics Laboratory November 2015 to date Students Advisor Team manager of 17 Veterinary Medicine, BSc and MSc students dell Emilia, Italy Welfare and Behavioral Research Laboratory September to date Exotic animals Veterinarian OVUD Veterinary University Didactical Hospital - Perugia, Italy Veterinary surgeon consultant for exotic pet animals, veterinary medicine students training for clinical practice. Exotic Animal Clinical Hospital January October 2015 Exotic animals Veterinarian Exotic Animals Word, Veterinary Centre - Genova, Italy Veterinary surgeon. Daily activities included: clinical examinations, blood and fecal samples analysis, care of hospitalized animals. Exotic animal Veterinary Clinic EDUCATION AND TRAINING September 2016 January 2017 Animal Welfare and Ethics course BCA Department, Polo di Agripolis Legnaro, Padua; Parco Natura Viva Zoological Garden, Bussolengo, Verona, Italy; South Africa Scientific manager: Professor Barbara de Mori Competences in decision making and problem solving in the context of the Animal Welfare Ethics. Competences of animal welfare as part of wild animal management both in controlled and wild environments. 22 November 2 December 2016 Workshop: Welfare, Conservation and Ethics, South Africa Acquired skills and focal points: - National parks management issues; comparison with private areas and safari parks - Differences on animal welfare conditions in different reserves typologies - Study of indigenous fauna and flora, elephants, reintroduced lions, buffalo free from disease - Conscious tourism supply and demand; awareness of tourism demand; honesty in the tourist offer

2 - December 2016 February 2017 Animal Behaviour and Welfare course University of Edinburgh, UK. E-learning course - Scientific manager: Professor Nat Waran Competences: Improving animal welfare understanding, study of animal behaviour methodologies. December 2016 February 2017 Protected Areas Management in Africa course École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, E-learning course Scientific manager: Professor Paul N. Diaye Competences: protected areas management issues; importance in maintaining the health of the environment in a fast developing world. Understanding the challenges of conservation in Africa and how protected areas can help to deal with it, from the local to the international level. November 2015 November 2018 Doctoral Degree Veterinary Medical Science Animal Welfare and Behaviour dell Emilia, Bologna, Italy Main duties and activities Students supervision (Veterinary Medicine, BSc and MSc graduates) for thesis elaboration Research projects development and management for wildlife welfare monitoring including: a. January to May 2017: Welfare assessment of elephants (Loxodonta africana) under semi-wild condition South Africa. In collaboration with the Department of Bioethics, Animal Welfare Ethics and Veterinary Ethics Laboratory Behavioural monitoring and supervision of four MSc students. Main duties: students training, project management, behavioural data collection, time schedule organisation Results expected: four MSc thesis; two research papers. b. August to date: Welfare assessment of a female group of Oriental small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) under human care. Behavioural monitoring carried out by five students (DVM and MSc students); RIA analysis for faecal glucocorticoids metabolites and Progesterone monitoring. Main duties: students training, project coordination, RIA analysis. time schedule organization. Results expected: five veterinary medicine thesis; two research papers. c. December August 2016: Overcoming the challenges of endocrinological and behavioural research of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) using non-invasive methods. Behavioural monitoring carried out by nine students (BSc interns; DVM and MSc students); RIA analysis for respiratory and saliva Cortisol, Progesterone and Testosterone monitoring. Main duties: time schedule organisation, students training, project coordination, RIA analysis. Results expected: five veterinary medicine doctoral thesis, three research papers, scientific communications. d. October to date A 24-hours welfare approach: monitoring a two African Elephants at the Pistoia Zoo Behavioural monitoring carried out by four DVM and MSc students; RIA analysis for faecal glucocorticoids metabolites and Progesterone monitoring. Main duties: RIA analysis. Results expected: two veterinary medicine thesis, one research papers, scientific communications Page 2 / 5

3 March 2013 Veterinary Medicine Degree dell Emilia, Italy Thesis subject: Veterinary Physiology Thesis title: Ethological Patterns, Respiratory Activity and Endocrinological Profiles of Beluga Whales (Delphinapterus leucas) and Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) Under Controlled Environment SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACADEMIC STUDIES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES August December 2013 June August 2012 September 2008 September 2009 Post Graduation Scholarship - University of Bologna - Sea World Busch Gardens Reproductive Research Centre, San Diego, CA, USA. Main activities: ELISA for hormone analysis in blood and urine samples, enzyme hydrolysis, sperm biology analysis and cryopreservation, computer assistant sperm analyser (CASA), semen thawing and analysis, use of directional freezing machine for semen, assistance during artificial insemination (AI) in Tursiops truncatus and preparation of endoscopy equipment for AI, penguins unhatched eggs examination. Internship for thesis data collection - Oceanografic Park - Valencia, Spain Main activities: Beluga blow and walruses saliva sampling, behavioural and respiratory sampling. Socrates Erasmus Scholarship (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) University of Bologna - ULPGC University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Areucas, Las Palmas, Spain VOLUNTEERING AND TRAINING April - June 2013 September 2009 Postgraduate Internship - Laboratory of Physiology of Reproduction, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Bologna, Italy Main activities: period of study and practice focused on reproductive physiology, semen evaluation and oocytes vitrification. Volunteering - Natura 2000 European project - Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Conservation project for preservation and reintroduction of sea turtles Caretta caretta, Chelonia mydas and Dermochelys coriacea. Main activities: nano-cip insertions and monitoring of the wild population, nest management, evaluation of animal health, care and transport of young. June August 2009 August 2008 August 2006 August 2005 June 2002 Veterinary intern - Veterinary Clinical Hospital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Main activities: clinical examinations, blood sampling, care of hospitalised animals and surgery assistance. Skills and achievements: clinic and surgery competences. Volunteering intern - Wildlife Rescue Centre Sicilian Fund for Nature - Onlus. Comiso, Italy Main activities: Volunteer assistance during the recovery phases of wild animals, visit and diagnosis, releasing operations. Maintenance of hospitalizations and administration of therapies Skills and achievements: Familiarity with the different types of approach to medicine of volatile, marine and terrestrial species. Volunteering - Delphis Mediterranean Dolphin Conservation, Casamicciola, Ischia, Napoli Main activities: patrolling the sea area the neighbouring island of Ischia to monitoring cetaceans, particularly the local population of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis). Skills and achievements: sighting techniques and species identification, hydrophone use and maintenance. Volunteering - Tethys Research Institute, San Remo, Imperia, Italy Main responsibilities: sighting shifts, physiological and population data collection, data reprocessing. Skills and achievements: sighting and species identification, data collection, ethological monitoring. Internship - Veterinary Clinic A. Parrilli, Angri, Salerno, Italy Main responsibilities: assistance to visits and surgeries Skills and achievements: customer approach, medical history data collection, differential diagnosis and treatment. Page 3 / 5

4 PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue Italian Other languages English UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Spanish C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills Good communication skills gained through my experiences as veterinarian, as PhD student and during the years with numerous working experiences in restoration, events organisation, baby- sitter, pet- sitter and volunteering. Organisational / managerial skills Ability to initiate and manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects, proved by the current research management responsibilities. Leadership, currently responsible for three teams of 17 graduate and undergraduate students. Adaptability, developed trough the different conditions and experiences. Efficient under pressure, critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving skills deepened with welfare courses. Diplomacy, shown by the development of international research projects and activities. Job-related skills Management experience - developed through the clinical and research experiences. Written and verbal skills - built up through essays, scientific papers, and presentations at international and national scientific conferences. Teamwork. Perseverance and motivation. Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills. Digital competence SELF-ASSESSMENT Information processing Communication Content creation Safety Problem solving Proficient Proficient Proficient Independent Independent Levels: Basic user - Independent user - Proficient user Digital competences - Self-assessment grid Good command of office suite (word processor, spread sheet, presentation software) Good command of behavioural analysis programs (Observer, Noldus; Boris) Additional Skills Driving license category B PADI Open Water diving licence Page 4 / 5

5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Awards Ministry of Agriculture and Wildlife, State Forestry Corps service CITES, Liguria - Genoa, Italy - Encomium for the importance during the rescue operations of 184 specimes of spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca). Memberships ISWE International Society of Wildlife Endocrinology EAAV European Association of Avian Veterinary SIVAE Italian Society of Exotic Animals Veterinarians EAAM European Association Aquatic Mammals Scientific communications 13th - 14th June 2017 BIUST Botswana International University of Science and Technology Guest lecturer - Ecology Undergraduate Students Main subject: Animal Behaviour and Welfare Conferences and courses Speaker presenter during numerous scientific international and national conferences from 2013 (*Annex A) Welfare assessment of wild animals in captivity: big cats, horses, camelids - Regional Health Service of Emilia Romagna. Zoo Safari, Ravenna, Italy. June 24-25, Animal welfare aspects in the Zoo - IZS Institute. Brescia, Italy. June 20-21, Grant Writing: How to Write a Competitive Application to a Funding Agency, IZSUM - Istituto Zooprofilattico Umbria e Marche. Perugia, Italy. June 18-22, Management of respiratory and cardiovascular problems in birds, AIVPA - Italian Small Animal Veterinary Association. Bologna, Italy. April 11, ICARE, International Conference on Avian and Exotic Mammal Herpetological Medicine, Paris, France March Reptiles and birds medicine in everyday clinical practice, ANC Un-conventional Pets, SIVAE. Bologna, Italy. Introductory course for the recovery and treatment of exotic and wild animals, Veterinary Asociacion for wild and Exotic Animals. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; April 24-25, Numerous additional courses, conferences and seminars attended during the years from 2004 to date focused on animal welfare, wildlife endocrinology, management, conservation and veterinary medicine. ANNEXES A. Publications and conference presentations Page 5 / 5