CRAVANA Cristina

Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum Dr. Cristina CRAVANA

Prof. Cristina CRAVANA
Associate Professor in SSD MVET-01/B - Veterinary Physiology
Competitive sector 07/MVET-01 - Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
Macro-sector 07/H Veterinary Medicine

PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS
University of Messina
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences
Polo dell'Annunziata
98168 Messina, Italy
Tel: +39 090 6766747
email: ccravana@unime.it

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC QUALIFICATION for the functions of Second Tier University Professor, in the competition sector 07/H1 VETERINARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (valid from 30/04/2017 to 30/04/2023)
- CONFIRMATION OF PERMANENT UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER S.S.D. VET / 02 (07 / H1) - Veterinary physiology, in place and starting from 30/12/2014.
- UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER in S.S.D. VET/02 (07/H1) – Veterinary Physiology – at the Section of Veterinary Physiology of the Department of Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Production of the University of Messina (2011).
- TWO-YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP in EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY (2009).
- PHD IN EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY obtained in 2006 at the University of Messina with the thesis "Pituitary-cortico-adrenal functionality in trotters and gallopers horses after training and competition sessions".
- EXPERT OF THE SUBJECT and member of the relative commissions for the exams for S.S.D. VET / 02 (07 / H1) - Veterinary physiology - at the Section of Veterinary Physiology of the Department of Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Production of the University of Messina (2006).
- QUALIFICATION "TECHNICIAN OF MANAGEMENT OF THE AGRO-ZOOTECHNICAL CHAIN FOR QUALITY PRODUCTIONS" OBTAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MESSINA, IFTS COURSE (2003).
- DEGREE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE obtained in 2002 at the University of Messina with the vote of 110/110 laude.

NUMBER OF SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES AND CITATIONS:
CITATION REPORTS:
Metrics overview by Scopus
Total citations: 803 by 81 documents
H index: 16
• Section of Veterinary Physiology, Messina, Italy
• Scopus ID: 16678272800
• 0000-0001-5072-4806

ASN INDICATORS for First Level Teacher and Commissioner: positive outcome


SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREER
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Messina (2002).
- PhD in "Equine Physiology" (2006).
- Holder of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in "Equine Physiology" (2009).
- University researcher in S.S.D. VET/02 (07/H1) - Veterinary Physiology - at the Section of Veterinary Physiology of the Department of Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Production of the University of Messina (2011).
- University researcher confirmed in the S.S.D. VET / 02 (07 / H1) - Veterinary physiology, in progress, and since 2014.
- Associate Professor in SSD VET/02 - Veterinary Physiology- SC 07/H1 starting from 10/01/2022.

- Degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Messina (2002) with a score of 110/110 laude and dignity of the press.
In 2003 she obtained the qualification of "Technician for the management of the agro-zootechnical chain for quality productions" (University of Messina, IFTS Course).
- From 14/01/2002 to 30/10/2005 she held a scholarship for the PhD Course in "Equine Physiology" (XVIII cycle) at the Section of Veterinary Physiology of the Department of Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Production of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Messina.
- On 07/03/2006 she obtained the title of PhD in "Equine Physiology", discussing a thesis entitled "Pituitary-cortico-adrenal functionality in trotters and gallopers horses after training and competition sessions", which summarized the scientific activity carried out in the three-year doctorate.
- In 2006 she obtained the title of "Cultore della materia" for the S.S.D. VET / 02, Veterinary Physiology.

- From 11/05/2007 to 14/08/2009 she held a two-year post-doctoral scholarship in "Equine Physiology".

-As of 30/12/2011 she was the winner in the comparative evaluation for a permanent university researcher position in the S.S.D. VET / 02 - Veterinary Physiology - and has regularly taken service at the section of Veterinary Physiology of the Department of Morphology, Biochemistry, Physiology and Animal Production, of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Messina.-
- University Researcher confirmed S.S.D. VET/02 starting from 30/12/2014.
- As of 30/04/2017 (2016 session) she obtained the suitability relating to the National Scientific Qualification (law 3 July 1998, n.210) to the functions of Professor of II band in the Competition Sector 07 / H1 Anatomy and Veterinary Physiology.

Associate Professor in SSD VET/02 - Veterinary Physiology- SC 07/H1 starting from 10/01/2022.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES
INSTITUTIONAL COURSES
- FROM THE A.Y. 2021-2022 to date he carries out institutional teaching activities for the teaching of:
- Physiology of applied relationship life. for the Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (Class LM-42 - D.M. 16/3/2007), at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
- FROM THE A.Y. 2018-2019 TO DATE he carries out institutional teaching activities for the teaching of:
- Physiology of animals in production for the Degree Course in Science, Technology and Safety of Animal Production (L 38), at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
o FROM A.Y. 2014-2015 TO A.Y. 2017-2018. Adjunct Professor for the teaching of:
- Physiology of farm animals II for the Integrated Degree Course in "Elements of Physiology, Endocrinology and Animal Welfare for livestock farms", Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro.
¿ FROM A.Y. 2011- 2012 to today. Instructor for the teaching of:
o Physiology of applied relationship life. In agreement with the professor in charge of the course, he has carried out cycles of internal lessons and practical integrative teaching activities within the module of the training activities characterizing the teaching of "Physiology of applied relationship life" for the Master's Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine (Class LM-42 - D.M. 16/3/2007).
o FROM A.Y. 2011- 2012 to A.Y. 2013-2014 Lecturer for:
- Physiology of applied relationship life In agreement with the professor in charge of the course, for the academic years 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014 , he carried out cycles of internal lessons and practical teaching activities within the module of the training activities characterizing the teaching of "Physiology of applied relationship life" Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (Class LM-42 - D.M. 16/3/2007), and within the module of "Veterinary Physiology" in the Three-Year Interfaculty Degree Course in Biotechnology (Class L2).

o POST-GRADUATE TEACHING ACTIVITY IN THE S.S.D. VET/02:
PHD course:
- Member of the Board of Teachers in the PhD in "Equine Physiology (Experimental and Applied)" from 2012 to 2015.
o from 26-06-2012 to 30-12-2015
- Scientific teaching activity carried out as supervisor of PhD students within the PhD in "Equine Physiology (Experimental and Applied)" from 2012 to 2015.
o from 26-06-2012 to 30-12-2015
- Member of the Board of Teachers in the PhD in "Veterinary Sciences" from 2013 to date.
o from 01-01-2013 to 2023
- Scientific teaching activity carried out as supervisor of PhD students in the PhD in "Veterinary Sciences" from 2013 to 2023
- from 24-02-2023 Vice-Coordinator of the Board of Teachers in the PhD in "Veterinary Sciences" from the year 2023 to date.


MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
- Member of the Academic Senate of the University of Messina, as a representative of Associate Professors. From 2024 to date.
- Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for Research and the Third Departmental Mission (AQ-RDTM) from the year 2023
- Vice-Coordinator of the Board of Teachers in the PhD in "Veterinary Sciences" from the year 2023 to date.
- Verbalizing secretary of the Council of the Board of Teachers of the PhD in "Veterinary Sciences" (from XXIX to XXXIV cycle) from 2013 to 2022.
- She has participated in the meetings of the collegial bodies to which he belongs (Department Council and Council of the LM-42 Degree Course and the Three-year Degree Course (L38).
- She has carried out institutional and scientific management activities in the University of Messina, in the Department of Veterinary Sciences, as well as in national and international institutions.
- Member and of the Local Operating Unit of University Research Projects (PRA) funded. Member of the Local Operating Unit of Research Projects of National Interest (PRIN) funded.


ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITY
MEMBER OF THE EXAMINATION BOARDS OF THE DISCIPLINES RELATED TO THE S.S.D. VET / 02:
-VET/02 - Physiology of animals in production – (Class L38)
-VET/02 - Science and Technology of Animal Production – (Class 20)
-Alternate member of the Examination Commissions of the disciplines belonging to the S.S.D. VET/02: Veterinary Physiology II (Class LM-42), Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine (Class LM-42 - D.M. 16/3/2007)
-Member of the Degree Examination Boards - Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine.
-Member of the Admission and Final Doctoral Examination Commissions.
-Member of the Entrance Examination Boards to the Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine.
- Assistance to students for the preparation for exams - Orientation activities
- Seminar activity

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PROFESSORS OF PHDS IN:
- "Equine Physiology (Experimental and Applied)" (cycles XXV, XXVI, XXVII and XXVIII) from 2011 to 2015.
- "Veterinary Sciences" (from XXIX cycle to XXXVIII cycle) from 2013 to date

HEAD OF LABORATORIES:
- Responsible for the structure of the Faculty Treadmill;
- Laboratory of Comparative Reproductive Physiology (LAFIRC);
- Research Applied to Exercise Physiology (LARAFE).

MEMBER OF ORGANIZING COMMITTEES:
- Annual meeting of the SIB Marine and Environmental Biochemistry Group (BMA), 2012.
- X National Congress SO. F.I.VET., Taormina-Messina, 8-9 July 2013.

MEMBER OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES:
- Italian Society of Veterinary Sciences (SISVet)
- Italian Society of Veterinary Physiology (SO.FI. VET).

FUNDING OF BASIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY (FFABR UNIME 2019)
- It was included by ANVUR in the list of beneficiaries for the Funding of Basic Activities of University Research (FFABR Unime) on 8/05/2019


DIRECTION OR PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES OF A RESEARCH GROUP CHARACTERIZED BY COLLABORATIONS AT NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

- In 2009 she carried out research activities, under the supervision of Professor J. L. López Rivero, at the Laboratorio de Biopatologia Muscolar de la Facultad de Veterinaria de Córdoba (España), collaborating, in particular, in the development of an ongoing project on the anatomical-physiological evaluation of the skeletal muscles of the Sport Horse.
- Member of the Research Group of the Veterinary Physiology Unit, Department of Veterinary Sciences, for the Project entitled "Center for the innovation of Quality, Traceability and Certification systems of agri-food – "AGRIVET", Sicilian Region P.O.F.E.S.R. 2007-2013 – CUP G46D15000170009.
-Member of the Organizing Committee: Annual Conference of the SIB Group "Marine and Environmental Biochemistry (BMA), Aula Magna of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Messina. (ME), 8 June 2012. from 08-06-2012 to 08-06-2012
-Participation, as invited speaker, in the 66th National Conference of the Italian Society of Veterinary Sciences - Joint SISVet-SOIVF workshop on: "Role of human-horse dyad in equitation and rehabilitation" (Rome 12-14 September 2012), with the report entitled: "Neuroendocrine responses of horses after various types of equestrian competitive, non-competitive and leisure activities". Report published in Rivista Italiana delle Scienze veterinarie, ISSN-2279-7440. from 12-09-2012 to 14-09-2012-
- In 2016 she participated, as a member of the Local Operating Unit (U.O. 5), in the Current Research Project 2016 presented by the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Sicily "A. Mirri" entitled: "Study of immune response factors, induced and non-induced IFN, to T. gondii infection, in mammals of zootechnical interest (bovine, pig, sheep, goats and horses)" (Project Code IZS SI 4/16 RC).
- In 2017 she participated, as a member of the Research Group, in the European Research Project Farmina, entitled: "The importance of adequate feeding for dog's performance: Evaluation of the nutritional, metabolic and welfare condition in utility dogs fed Farmina Pet Foods: N&D Low-Grain and N&D Grain-Free", as part of the European call for research projects reserved for Researchers of Nutrition and Clinical Feeding of companion animals. The aforementioned collaboration has produced n. 2 papers published in international journals.
- In 2018 she started a scientific collaboration on topics related to the Physiology of Reproduction in the Mare with Prof. Katiuska Satué of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Valencia, Spain). The aforementioned collaboration has produced n. 3 papers published in international journals.
-Participation as a member of the Local Operative Unit, as a scholarship holder, of University Research Projects (PRA), Financial Year 2005: metabolic-functional influences on beta-endorphin response to competitive and non-competitive exercise stress and transport. from 29-07-2005 to 20-07-2011
-Participation as a member of the Local Operative Unit, as a scholarship holder, of University Research Projects (PRA), Financial Year 2006/2007: Collative factors of athletic performance and transport stress and endocrine responses in the Horse. from 25-07-2006 to 04-12-2012.
-Participation as a member of the Local Operating Unit, as a scholarship holder, of Research Projects of National Interest (PRIN), year 2005. Psycho-neuro-endocrinology of sport in horses. neuro-hormonal influences on exercise stress and fatigue. from 30-01-2006 to 10-03-2008.

"REVIEWER" ACTIVITIES
Revision of scientific articles for scientific journals in the sector, such as:
-Livestock Science, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science,-Physiology & Behaviour, Veterinary Research Communications
-Nutrients, Animals, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Veterinary World, Theriogenology, Italian Journal of Animal Science, Veterinary and Animal Science, Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Domestic Animal Endocrinology, , Neuroscience Research Notes, Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, Aquatic Biosystems, Large Animal Review, International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research, Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, Journal of Aquatic Animal Health.

Guest Editor
MDPI Special Issue in Animals: Second Edition of Veterinary Endocrinology and Reproduction in the Mare from 2020to 2022 and from 2025 to date.

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
Dr. Cristina CRAVANA since 2004 is an integral part of a research group that operates within the Scientific Disciplinary Sector "Veterinary Physiology" at the Department of Veterinary Sciences of the University of Messina.
The scientific activity, all experimental, is represented by n. 103 papers of which 71 in indexed journals, concerning the study of neuroendocrine and metabolic functionality in different domestic species in different physiological and para-physiological conditions, which have been largely communicated at National and International Congresses.

The main RESEARCH LINES carried out since 2004 are represented by:

- Study of hormonal, metabolic and hemato-chemical correlations in horses during competitive and non-competitive physical activity.
- Response of the main neuroendocrine and metabolic functions in different domestic species in different physiological and para-physiological conditions (pregnancy, postpartum, growth, weaning).
- Evaluation of the main neuroendocrine and functional indicators of transport stress in different domestic species.
- Study on the interactions between different hormonal systems and their role in maintaining well-being in different stress patterns in equines and ruminants.
- Study on the skills of interspecific facial discrimination of the Horse.
- Study of hormonal responses in the horse undergoing equestrian rehabilitation and in function of different riders.