ZUMMO Sebastiana

Born in Acireale, Italy, on January 20, 1959.
1981: Majoring in Biology, University of Messina.
1987: Master degree in Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, University of Messina.
1987: research fellowship at the Public and Health Department Palermo, Sicily.
1988-1990: research fellowship at the University of Messina.
1988-1994: Professor at the “School for Prefessional Nurses” and at the “School for laboratory tchnicians” Papardo Hospital, Messina.
1991: gratuated technician at the Istitute of Medical Microbiology, Messina.
From 2004 to date: assitent professor at the “Pathology and experimental Microbiology Department” University of Messina.
Main fields of research are as follows:
- Serological, epidemiological and diagnostic aspects in the field of microbiology.
- Regulation of new diagnostic methodologies.
- Investigation of immuno-pathogenetic mechanisms in the infextivological and neoplastic field.
- Role of the pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytockines in the infectiones caused by group B Streptococci.