Alessia

GrowCod Project

My visit to Bodø was funded by the YGGDRASIL Mobility Program with a research project on “The role of DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferases in the epigenetic regulation of sexual maturation and growth in Atlantic cod”.

The idea of this project was from Dr. Jorge Fernandes, my supervisor for this research. The aim was to study the molecular mechanisms behind the effects of photoperiod manipulation on the premature sexual maturation in cod (Gadus morhua) by correlating DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferases (DNMTs) and photoperiod treatment.

During the period that I spent in Bodø for this project, I have met a lot of nice people who have been my friends inside and outside the laboratory. I enjoyed the multiethnicity of the place, thus, allowing me to get to know other cultures from the different parts of the world and this has enormously enriched me.

PhD in Biology and Cellular Biotechnologies (University of Messina, Italy, 2008).

Thesis title:

“Metallothioneins and Heat Shock Proteins 70 in water organisms stressed by anthropic pollution”

Academic degrees

Scientific Presentations

Alessia Giannetto

Publications

Brunelli E., Mauceri A., Maisano M., Bernabò I., Giannetto A., De Domenico E., Corapi B., Tripepi S., Fasulo S. (2011). Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical investigation on the gills of the teleost Thalassoma pavoL., exposed to cadmium. Acta Histochem; 113(2):201-13

Fasulo S., Mauceri A., Maisano M., Giannetto A., Parrino V., Gennuso F., D’Agata A. (2010). Immunohistochemical and molecular biomarkers in Coris julis exposed to environmental contaminants. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 73(5):873-82.

Fasulo S., Marino S., Mauceri A., Maisano M., Giannetto A., D’Agata A., Parrino V., Minutoli R., De Domenico E. (2010). A multibiomarker approach in Coris julis living in a natural environment. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 73(7):1565-73.

Brunelli E., Mauceri A., Fasulo S., Giannetto A., Maisano M., Tripepi S.(2010).Localization of aquaporin 1 and 3 in the gills of the Rainbow wrasse (Coris julis). Acta Histochem; 112(3): 251-258.

Minniti F., Maisano M., Mauceri A., Giannetto A., Fasulo S. (2009). Immunohistochemical, ultrastructural, cloning and sequencing analysis of gonadotropins GTH I and GTH II in the pituitary gland of swordfish (Xiphias gladius). The Italian Journal of Zoology , 76: 269-278.

Giannetto A., Fernandes J. M. O., Mauceri A., Fasulo S., “Gonadal development and expression profiles of miRNAs in Gadus morhua”, 57th conference of Italian Embryological Group, Abano Terme (Padova), Italy, 5-8 June 2011.

Nagasawa K., Giannetto A., Lazado C.C. & Fernandes J.M.O., “Influence of photoperiod on gene expression of dna methyltransferases, histone methyltransferases and myogenic factors in fast muscle of Atlantic cod Gadus morhua L.”, World Aquaculture 2011, Natal, Brazil, 7-10 June 2011.

Nagasawa K., Gianetto A., Kirtiklis L., Lazado C. & Fernandes J.M.O., "Photoperiodic treatment promotes weight gain and influences gene expression of histone methyl transferases in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)”, Aquaculture Europe 2010, Porto, Portugal, 5-8 October 2010 (pp. 1472)

Fernandes J. M.O, Giannetto A., Nagasawa K., "DNA and histone methyltransferase in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and their photorelated expression changes”, Society for Experimental Biology Annual Main Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, 30 June - 3 July 2010.