Irene Maja Nanni
University of Bologna
Italy
I am a Biologist with a PhD in Microbial Ecology/Plant Pathology, as well as advanced degrees in Microbiology and Virology. My research has centred on molecular detection of fungicide resistance in plant pathogens, and I have been awarded grants and undertaken international collaborations, including research at EMBL Hamburg. Over eight years, I have applied advanced techniques such as ddPCR within agricultural systems. Beyond molecular research, I am also a certified dog trainer specialising in rehabilitation activities and scent detection, particularly for the early identification of plant diseases, bridging canine science with plant pathology. At present, I collaborate with institutions such as ISPRA, NEIKER, and academic partners in Australia to advance sustainable agriculture by integrating molecular and canine approaches.
