Simone Bertini

CURRENT POSITION
Associate Professor (SSD CHIM/08 Medicinal Chemistry), Department of Pharmacy – University of Pisa

WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr 2020-present: Associate Professor (SSD CHIM/08 Medicinal Chemistry), Dept of Pharmacy – University of Pisa
May 2006-Apr 2020: Researcher (SSD CHIM/08 Medicinal Chemistry), Dept of Pharmacy – University of Pisa
Feb 2003-Apr 2006: Project Collaboration Contracts, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences – University of Pisa
Oct 1999-Dec 1999 Coordinate and Continuative Collaboration “Rational synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds with pharmacological activity” Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences – University of Pisa

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Jun 2003 PhD in Medicinal Chemistry (PhD program: “Design, Development and Biosperimentation of Drugs”), Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences – University of Pisa
Nov 2000 State examination for professional qualification as Pharmacist – University of Pisa
Jul 1999 Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF) (110/110 cum laude) – University of Pisa

MAIN TEACHING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Oct 2021-present: Lecturer for the academic course and laboratory course in “Qualitative Analysis of Drugs I” (Course A) for the degree in Pharmacy – University of Pisa
Oct 2021-present: Teacher for the academic laboratory course in “Quali-Quantitative Analysis of Health-Products” (Course B) for the degree in Sciences of Herbal and Health Products – University of Pisa
Oct 2020-Sep 2021: Teacher for the academic laboratory course in “Quali-Quantitative Analysis of Health-Products” (Course B) for the degree in Sciences of Herbal and Health Products – University of Pisa
Oct 2020-Sep 2021: Lecturer for the academic course and laboratory course in “Qualitative Analysis of Drugs I” (Course A) for the degree in Pharmacy – University of Pisa
Oct 2016-Sep 2020: Lecturer for the academic course and laboratory course in “Analysis of Drugs I” (Course A) for the degree in Pharmacy – University of Pisa
Jan 2018-Dec 2018: Member of the selection committee for the state examination for professional qualification as chemist and junior chemist – University of Pisa
Jan 2017-Dec 2019: Ph.D. thesis Supervisor (Ph.D. school “Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances) – University of Pisa
Oct 2016: Member of the selection committee for the admission to the Ph.D. school “Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances” – University of Pisa
Oct 2015-Sep 2016: Teacher for the academic laboratory course in “Analysis of Drugs I” for the degree in in Pharmacy – University of Pisa
Oct 2011-Sep 2013: Lecturer for the academic course in “Medicinal Chemistry Innovation in Pharmaceutical Industry” for the degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology – University of Pisa
Oct 2008-Sep-2011: Lecturer for the academic course in “Medicinal Chemistry I” for the degree in Scientific Information on Drugs – University of Pisa
Oct 2009-Sep 2010: Lecturer for the Second Level Master’s Degree in “Regulatory Activities: Drugs, Health Products, Advanced Therapies, REACH” – University of Pisa
Oct 2006-Sept 2007: Lecturer for the Second Level Master’s Degree in “Pharmacy System” – University of Pisa

MAIN RESEARCH INTERESTS
Modulators of the GPR55 receptor; modulators of the endocannabinoid system; beta-secretase inhibitors; multitarget neuroprotective molecules; nutraceuticals from extra-virgin olive oil; oestrogen receptor modulators; ceramide mimics; resveratrol analogues

PUBLICATIONS
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EDITORIAL DUTIES
Guest Editor for the Special Issue “Cannabinoids in Health and Disease”, Journal: Molecules (MDPI)

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETES
Member of the “Società Chimica Italiana”

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Study Award in Memory of “Professor Giuseppe Bellucci” (IV Edition, 1999-2000): best curriculum of
studies and best Master’s Degree thesis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF) – University of Pisa