The University of Padova/Padua was founded in 1222. It is the second-oldest university in Italy (after Bologna).The University was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe, known particularly for the rigor of its Aristotelian logic and science. It is famous for a number of Italian Renaissance mathematicians, including Nicolaus Copernicus. It is currently made up of 32 departments, eight schools, and with approximately 72,000 students.
The mission of the Department is to pursue excellence in research and education within all disciplines pertaining to veterinary medicine. Its aim is to develop basic and applied science, and its main research topics cover: basic science applied to veterinary medicine; intra-specific genetic polymorphism in species of veterinary and production interest; food safety and food quality in relation to consumer health and pathology and comparative medicine.The staff is composed of 42 professors and researchers, 23 technicians and administrative employees, 15 PhD students and 14 research fellows. Laboratories and facilities are fully equipped for teaching and research activities. Services are also available as support to animal owners and veterinarians.
The Project Coordinator : Prof Luca Bargelloni
Professor Bargelloni has huge experience in the coordination of national and international project management, including FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe projects and has worked extensively within the fields of aquatic biology and genomics.
The project comprises an expert team of 12 organisations from academia and industry to ensure the project aims and objectives are delivered to our high expectation. Click on the icons below to go to each organisation website and find out more.
The following diagram shows how each of the partners relate to specific technical areas of the project
Our Work Packages are led by a team of experts. Click on each profile picture to find more details (will open in external sites such as LinkedIn).
Advanced Selective Breeding
Sara Faggion -Uni of Padova
Cost Effective and Health Improving Feeds
Joaquin Gutierrez Fruitos -Uni of Barcelona
Resilience and Welfare
Clemence Fraslin - Uni of Edinburgh
Consumer Labeling and Awareness
Matteo Vittuari -Uni of Bologna
Dissemination and Communication
Mark Langley -WRG Europe Ltd
Project Management & Administration
Laura Drigo -Uni of Padova
