Fungal Research in Italy
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 184
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Italy boasts a long tradition in mycological research, a scientific field that studies fungi in all their contributions to global health or disease. This special issue of the Journal of Fungi is dedicated to fungal research in Italy, highlighting the actual significant contributions of Italian researchers and laboratory scientists in basic, clinical, or diagnostic studies to combat fungal diseases. The aim of this issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent and innovative research, promoting dialogue and collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and researchers. The published articles will explore a broad range of medical mycology topics, including advanced diagnostic techniques and new therapies for fungal infections.
We invite all Italian researchers engaged in this field to contribute with their articles, to create an issue that reflects the vitality and diversity of fungal research in Italy.
Dr. Brunella Posteraro
Guest Editor
Brunella Posteraro is an experienced researcher in the field of mycology with over thirty years of experience. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome, Italy, where he leads a research group focusing on the molecular diagnosis of fungal diseases. His/her research interests include studying emerging or remerging fungal pathogens, discovering antifungal activity or resistance mechanisms, and developing new diagnostic techniques for fungal diseases. He/she has published numerous articles in international scientific journals and is internationally recognized for her contributions to mycology. As Guest Editor of this special issue, she is committed to ensuring the quality and relevance of the published articles, promoting excellence in fungal research in Italy.
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Keywords
- mycology
- fungi
- fungal disease diagnostics
- fungus-animal interactions
- antifungal therapies
- mycological biotechnologies
- fungal pathogenesis
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