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).

 

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:

- 23 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).

 

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:

- 23 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., 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.  

 

2. 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.

 

3. 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.

 

4. 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.

 

5. 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.

 

6. 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.

 

7. 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.

 

8. 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.

 

9. 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.

 

10. 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.

 

11. 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.

 

12. 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.

 

13. 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.

 

14. 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.

 

15. 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.

 

16. 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.

 

17. 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.

 

18. 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.

 

19. 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.

 

20. 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.

 

21. 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.

 

22. 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.

 

23. 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.