UNINA
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

Emilia Galdiero

Dipartimento di Biologia

Researcher of Hygiene at the University of Napoli (Italy). Research is focused on mono and poly-microbial fungal biofilms established in vitro (static and dynamic) and in vivo models. Use of natural and synthetic antimicrobial peptides as anti-biofilm molecules: effects on inhibition and eradication. Environmental pollution: multigenerational test on Daphnia magna as bioindicator of toxic bioaccumulation.

Ecotoxicity
Daphnia magna
Biofilm
Candida spp
Antimicrobial peptides