Ricercatore td-B presso il Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria dell’Università degli Studi di Teramo (S.S.D. MVET-02/B – Ispezione degli Alimenti di Origine Animale).

Abilitato (ASN) alle funzioni di professore di II fascia (S.S.D. MVET-02/B).

 

2023-2025: Assegnista di Ricerca post-dottorale presso l’Unità di Ricerca in Ispezione, Controllo e Sanità degli Alimenti di Origine Animale, Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria dell’Università degli Studi di Teramo.

 

2023 – oggi: Titolarità dell’insegnamento del CM “Sanità e Sicurezza dei Prodotti di Origine Animale ottenuti da Tecnologie Innovative e Sostenibili”, Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali Sostenibili (LM-86), Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria dell’Università degli Studi di Teramo.

 

2023: Diploma di Dottore di Ricerca in “Scienze Mediche Veterinarie, Sanità Pubblica e Benessere Animale”, XXXV, settore scientifico disciplinare VET/04, conseguito l’Università degli Studi di Teramo, tesi dal titolo “Microbiological screening of differently processed seafood and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial isolates”.

 

2018: Laurea in Medicina Veterinaria (LM-42) presso l’Università degli Studi di Teramo (110/110 con lode).

 

2021 – oggi: Relatore a 24 Convegni Scientifici Nazionali/Internazionali.

 

2021 – oggi: Membro della Società Italiana dei Veterinari Igienisti (AIVI).

 

2021 – oggi: Peer reviewer per 12 Riviste Scientifiche Internazionali nell’ambito del S.S.D. MVET-02/B – Ispezione degli Alimenti di Origine Animale.

 

2021 – oggi: Premi e riconoscimenti scientifici per l’attività di ricerca:

• “Migliore comunicazione orale under 35”. XXX Convegno Nazionale AIVI (Associazione Italiana Veterinari Igienisti). “Sfide globali nella gestione delle criticità delle filiere alimentari” – Napoli, 24 settembre 2021.
• “Migliore comunicazione orale nel settore ittico”. XXXII Convegno Nazionale AIVI (Associazione Italiana Veterinari Igienisti). “Nuovi approcci della Medicina Veterinaria per uno sviluppo sostenibile di produzioni e consumi alimentari” – Vibo Valentia, 15 settembre 2023.
• “Giovani ricercatori”. 77° Convegno Nazionale delle Scienze Veterinarie SISVET 2024, presso Campus Universitario, Aula delle Scienze (ex Q02), Università degli Studi di Parma – Parma, 13 giugno 2024.
• “Sanità Pubblica e Sanità Animale”. 78° Convegno Nazionale delle Scienze Veterinarie SISVET 2025 – Giardini Naxos, 11 giugno 2025.
• “Premio Fondazione Iniziative Zooprofilattiche e Zootecniche – MIGLIORE COMINICAZIONE IN SANITA’ PUBBLICA”. XXXIV Convegno Nazionale AIVI (Associazione Italiana Veterinari Igienisti). “Il veterinario igienista tra sicurezza alimentare e mercato globale” – Parma, 12 settembre 2025.

 

(co)autore di:

- 25 pubblicazioni scientifiche su riviste scientifiche internazionali peer-reviewed.

- 28 contributi scientifici presentati a congressi Nazionali.

- 4 contributi scientifici presentati a congressi Internazionali.

- 12 articoli scientifici pubblicati su riviste scientifiche Nazionali.

Td-B Researcher at the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Teramo (SSD MVET-02/B – Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin).

Qualified (ASN) for the functions of second-tier professor (S.S.D. MVET-02/B).

 

2023-2025: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Animal Food Inspection, Control, and Health Research Unit, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo.

 

2023 – today: Ownership of the teaching of CM “Health and Safety of Animal Products obtained from Innovative and Sustainable Technologies”, Master's Degree in Sustainable Animal Production Sciences (LM-86), Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Teramo.

 

2023: PhD Diploma in “Veterinary Medical Sciences, Public Health and Animal Welfare”, XXXV, disciplinary scientific sector VET/04, obtained from the University of Teramo, thesis entitled “Microbiological screening of differently processed seafood and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial isolates”.

 

2018: Degree in Veterinary Medicine (LM-42) from the University of Teramo (110/110 cum laude).

 

2021 – today: Speaker at 24 National/International Scientific Conferences.

 

2021 – today: Member of the Italian Society of Veterinary Hygienists (AIVI).

 

2021 – today: Peer reviewer for 12 International Scientific Journals as part of SSD MVET-02/B – Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin.

 

2021 – today: Scientific awards and recognitions for research activity:

• “Best oral communication under 35”. XXX National Conference AIVI (Italian Association of Sanitary Veterinarians). “Global challenges in managing critical food supply chains” – Naples, September 24, 2021.
• “Best oral communication in the seafood industry”. XXXII National Conference AIVI (Italian Association of Sanitary Veterinarians). “New approaches from Veterinary Medicine for the sustainable development of food production and consumption” – Vibo Valentia, September 15, 2023.
• “Young researchers”. 77° National Conference of Veterinary Sciences SISVET 2024, at the University Campus, Science Hall (formerly Q02), University of Parma – Parma, 13 June 2024.
• “Public Health and Animal Health”. 78° National Conference of Veterinary Sciences SISVET 2025 – Giardini Naxos, 11 June 2025.
• “Zooprophylactic and Zootechnical Initiatives Foundation Award –BEST HEALTHY INITIATION’ PUBLIC”. XXXIV National Conference AIVI (Italian Association of Sanitary Veterinarians). “The hygienist veterinarian between food safety and the global market” – Parma, September 12, 2025.

 

(co)author of:

- 25 scientific publications in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.

- 28 scientific contributions presented at National Congresses.

- 4 scientific contributions presented at international conferences.

- 12 scientific articles published in national scientific journals.

1. Ferri, G., Astolfi, A., Malatesta, F., Pennisi, L., & Vergara, A. (2026). Viral RNA detections of enteric pathogens from caprine raw milk in Central Italy. Frontiers in microbiology, 17, 1739370. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2026.1739370.

 

2. Ferri, G., Pulze, S., Festino, A. R., Di Vittori, C., Astolfi, A., & Vergara, A. (2026). Monitoring of health and hygiene parameters in the Carabinieri's collective catering facilities. Italian journal of food safety, 10.4081/ijfs.2026.14749. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2026.14749.

 

3. Ferri, G., Olivieiri, V., Di Vittori, C., Vergara, A. (2025). Seasonal prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles in Enterococcus spp. identified from mussels farmed along the coasts of the Abruzzo region. Italian journal of food safety, 14(3), 13563. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2025.13563.  

 

4. Ferri, G., Pennisi, L., Olivieri, V., Olivastri, A., Festino, A.R., Vergara, A. (2025). Antibiotic resistance profiles and virulence genes detection in Enterococcus spp. identified from food-producing mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) farmed in Central Italy. Journal of food quality and safety (Oxford Academic Press), https://doi.org/10.1093/fqsafe/fyaf009.

 

5. Di Vittori, C., Monti, M., Ferri, G., Festino, A., & Vergara, A. (2025). Evaluation of ozonated water's efficacy in sanitizing surfaces in a processed fishery products industry. Italian journal of food safety, 14(3), 13569, https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2025.13569.

 

6. Ferri, G., Olivieri, V., Olivastri, A., Pennisi, L., & Vergara, A. (2024). Multidrug resistant Vibrio spp. identified from mussels farmed for human consumption in Central Italy. Journal of applied microbiology, 135(4), lxae098. https://doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxae098.

 

7. Ferri, G., Olivieri, V., & Vergara, A. (2024). Human enteric viruses' detection in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) farmed in the central Adriatic Sea. Italian journal of food safety, 13(3), 12349. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2024.12349.

 

8. Ferri, G., Pennisi, L., Malatesta, F., & Vergara, A. (2024). First Detection of Hepatitis E Virus RNA in Ovine Raw Milk from Herds in Central Italy. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 13(20), 3218. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13203218.

 

9. Pennisi, L., Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., Di Clerico, D., & Vergara, A. (2024). Antibacterial Effects of Thermosonication Technology on Salmonella typhimurium Strains Identified from Swine Food Chain: An In Vitro Study. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 13(20), 3259. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13203259.

 

10. Maggio, F., Lauteri, C., Rossi, C., Ferri, G., Serio, A., Vergara, A., & Paparella, A. (2024). Combined effect of Tetracycline compounds and essential oils on antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica isolated from the swine food chain. Frontiers in microbiology, 15, 1439286. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1439286.

 

11. Ferri, G., Giantomassi, G., Tognetti, D., Olivastri, A., & Vergara, A. (2024). Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection in Liver and Muscle Tissues Sampled from Home Slaughtered Domestic Pigs in Central Italy. Food and environmental virology, 16(4), 438–448. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-024-09606-2.

 

12. Ferri, G., Olivieri, V., Olivastri, A., Di Vittori, C., & Vergara, A. (2024). Seasonal Variability of Human Enteric Viruses Discovered in Food Production Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) Farmed in the Central Adriatic Sea (Italy). Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 13(20), 3329. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13203329.

 

13. Lauteri, C., Ferri, G., Piccinini, A., Pennisi, L., & Vergara, A. (2023). Ultrasound Technology as Inactivation Method for Foodborne Pathogens: A Review. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 12(6), 1212. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12061212.

 

14. Piccinini, A., Ronconi, D., De Luca, A., D'Ovidio, V., Ferri, G., & Vergara, A. (2023). Trichinella spp. detection in hunted wild boar (Sus scrofa) diaphragm biopsies in Central Italy. Italian journal of food safety, 12(4), 11467. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2023.11467.

 

15. Ferri, G., Giantomassi, G., Piccinini, A., Olivastri, A., & Vergara, A. (2023). Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection from Hunted Wild Boars in Central Italy: an Epidemiological Investigation. Food and environmental virology, 15(2), 158–166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12560-023-09554-3.

 

16. Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., Scattolini, M., & Vergara, A. (2023). Antibiotic Resistance Profiles and ARG Detection from Isolated Bacteria in a Culture-Dependent Study at the Codfish Industry Level. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 12(8), 1699. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12081699.

 

17. Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., Festino, A. R., & Vergara, A. (2023). ARGs Detection in Listeria Monocytogenes Strains Isolated from the Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) Food Industry: A Retrospective Study. Microorganisms, 11(6), 1509. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061509.

 

18. Armellini, A., Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., De Camillis, A., & Pennisi, L. (2023). Microplastics in Sepia officinalis caught on the central Adriatic coast: preliminary results. Italian journal of food safety, 12(2), 9971. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2023.9971.

 

19. Lauteri, C., Ferri, G., & Pennisi, L. (2023). A Quality Index Method-based evaluation of sensory quality of red mullet (Mullus barbatus) and its shelf-life determination. Italian journal of food safety, 12(1), 10927. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2023.10927.

 

20. Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., Scattolini, M., & Vergara, A. (2023). Shelf Life and Safety of Vacuum Packed HPP-Treated Soaked Cod Fillets: Effects of Salt Content and Multilayer Plastic Film. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 12(1), 179. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12010179.

 

21. Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., & Vergara, A. (2022). Antibiotic Resistance in the Finfish Aquaculture Industry: A Review. Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), 11(11), 1574. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11111574.

 

22. Ferri, G., Lauteri, C., Festino, A. R., Piccinini, A., Olivastri, A., & Vergara, A. (2022). Hepatitis E Virus Detection in Hunted Wild Boar Liver and Muscle Tissues in Central Italy. Microorganisms, 10(8), 1628. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10081628.

 

23. Piccinini, A., Ferri, G., Olivastri, A., Rossi, F., Festino, A. R., & Vergara, A. (2022). Intradiaphragmatic abscesses in a wild boar (Sus scrofa): Inspective implications based on anatomopathological evidences. Italian journal of food safety, 11(3), 10346. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2022.10346.

 

24. Ferri, G., Piccinini, A., Olivastri, A., & Vergara, A. (2022). Hepatitis E virus detection in hunted wild boar (Sus scrofa) livers in Central Italy. Italian journal of food safety, 11(2), 9979. https://doi.org/10.4081/ijfs.2022.9979.

 

25. Ferri, G., & Vergara, A. (2021). Hepatitis E Virus in the Food of Animal Origin: A Review. Foodborne pathogens and disease, 18(6), 368–377. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2020.2896.