Associate Professor, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Italy
Elisabetta Bonerba is an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, specializing in Veterinary Pathology and the Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin. With a robust background in food safety and veterinary medicine, she has contributed significantly to her field through both research and teaching. Dr. Bonerba’s career reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge in food safety, particularly concerning the chemical composition and safety of animal-derived foods.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Bonerba earned her PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Bari Aldo Moro’s Department of Medicinal Chemistry, focusing on the synthesis of new analogues of clofibric acid. She also holds a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology from the same institution. Her academic training has equipped her with extensive expertise in chemical analysis and food safety, foundational to her research and teaching career.
Experience 💼
Dr. Bonerba’s professional journey includes serving as an Associate Professor since November 2021 at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. Previously, she was a Senior Researcher from 2019 to 2021, focusing on Veterinary Pathology and the Inspection of Foods of Animal Origin. Her earlier roles include project-based collaborations on the chemical properties of honey and propolis and monitoring mycotoxins in food. Her experience also spans coordinated projects funded by the Apulia Region, emphasizing her versatile contributions to food safety research.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Bonerba’s research interests are centered on food chemical analysis, particularly the detection and quantification of veterinary drug residues, pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, and other contaminants in food and feed. She is also involved in food microbiology, exploring emerging foodborne pathogens, and method development for assessing food safety. Additionally, she investigates the efficacy of metal nanoparticles for creating bacteriostatic/bactericidal food packaging materials.
Contribution to Research & Development 🔬
Dr. Bonerba has significantly contributed to the field of food safety through rigorous chemical analysis, detecting contaminants such as veterinary drugs, pesticides, and mycotoxins in food and feed. She has developed innovative methods for identifying foodborne pathogens and assessing the efficacy of antimicrobial materials. Her leadership in quality and safety systems in food production and her role as a lead auditor for HACCP and ISO standards further underscore her impact on ensuring food safety and public health.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Arcobacter spp. in bovine milk: an emerging pathogen with potential zoonotic risk (2018), Italian Journal of Food Safety. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
DNA-based approach for species identification of goat milk products (2017), Food Chemistry. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
Kosher slaughter paradigms: Evaluation of slaughterhouse inspection procedures (2017), Meat Science. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry analysis of proteins and lipids in Escherichia coli exposed to copper ions and nanoparticles (2016), Journal of Mass Spectrometry. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
Investigation of industrial polyurethane foams modified with antimicrobial copper nanoparticles (2016), Materials. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
Occurrence of emerging food-borne pathogenic Arcobacter spp. isolated from pre-cut (ready-to-eat) vegetables (2016), International Journal of Food Microbiology. Cited by: Various articles. Read More
Occurrence of potentially pathogenic arcobacters in shellfish (2016), Food Microbiology. Cited by: Various articles. Read More