FAZIO Esterina

Esterina Fazio
Full professor of Scientific Disciplinary Sector VET/02 (Veterinary Physiology), Examination Sector 07/H1 Veterinary Morphology and Physiology, Macro-sector 07/H Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Messina (Italy).
Studies: Degree in Veterinary Medicine (University of Messina) in 1989
Academic qualifications: Research assistant (1992);Associate professor (1999)
Academic and Institutional appointments: Coordinator of the Veterinary Physiology Unit, Department Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Productions (Mo.Bi.Fi.P.A. (2008 - 2012). Member of University Commission of Scientific Area 07 “Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences” (2008-2010. Delegate for the veterinary library and cultural service (Since 2008). Board of Department Mo.Bi.Fi.P.A.(2001/2002 – 2011/2012)
Scientific Committee of Ph.D. in “Equine Physiology” (Since 2000).
Since 2002 scientific coordinator of financed grants from the University of Messina (PRA).
Referee for the international journals.
Coauthor of books concerning Equine Sport Physiology and Endocrinology, Pet therapy and Physiology of Domestic Animals.
Scientific activity: The scientific research was carried out in collaboration with the Arbeitsgruppe Pferd di Essen (Germania) and with the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Córdoba, Spain.
The scientific activity (No. 241 publications) was carried out on topics related to neuro-endocrine (total and free iodothyronines, beta-endorphin, ACTH, cortisol, serotonin, sexual hormones) and functional variables in domestic animals, with particular reference to Equine Physiology (confined and transported stallions, sport horses, equine assisted therapy, donkeys, cattle, horses, weaning and growing lambs and foals, milking stress in dairy cows and donkeys, barren and pregnancy mares), in aquatic organisms and reptiles.
Component and treasurer of Executive Committee of the Italian Society for Veterinary Physiology.