Curriculum vitae
Education, expertise and positions
The full path: academic degrees, laboratory training, research activity and roles in scientific societies.
Short profile
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Education
Alessandro Colletti graduated in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at the University of Milan, earned a second-level master’s degree in “Nutraceutical Products: design, development and commercialisation” at the University of Pavia, a degree in Human Nutrition Sciences at the University of Pisa and a PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Turin. He is currently completing a degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Eastern Piedmont.
- OngoingDegree course in Medicine and Surgery
- 2023PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences
- 2020Degree in Human Nutrition Sciences
- 2016Second-level master’s degree in Nutraceutical Products: design, development and commercialisation
- 2015Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
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Research, teaching and sport
He carries out clinical and preclinical research in nutraceuticals and healthcare products at the Department of Drug Science and Technology of the University of Turin and collaborates with several research centres. He is a contract lecturer at the Universities of Varese, Palermo, Pavia, Padua and Siena. He was head of nutrition and supplementation at Como Calcio (2022–2023), co-head at UYBA Volley (2024–2026) and head at Blu Basket (2025–2026).
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Publications
He is the author of more than 100 publications in national and international journals, co-author of the “Trattato italiano di Nutraceutica Clinica”, the “Handbook of Nutraceuticals for Clinical Use” and the “Prontuario di Nutraceutica ad Uso Umano”, and author of numerous book chapters in the field.
Academic education
- Ongoing
Degree course in Medicine and Surgery
- 2023
PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences
University of Turin6 June 2023
Details
- Thesis
- New strategies and technologies for the extraction and formulation of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
- Tutor
- Prof. Giancarlo Cravotto
- Research centres
- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin: non-conventional extraction and formulation methods to enhance nutraceutical compounds with low oral bioavailability.
- Cesare Arrigo Children’s Hospital, Alessandria: coordination of clinical trials in paediatric populations on functional foods and nutraceuticals supporting urological health.
- Pisano-Procchio Dental Centre, Alessandria: coordination of clinical trials in adult populations on functional foods and nutraceuticals supporting oral health.
- Results published in
- Foods 2020; 9(11):1598 · Nutrients 2021; 13(8):2546 · Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24(8):7358 · Nutrients 2024; 16(6):784 · Mol Nutr Food Res 2025: e70148
- 2020
Degree in Human Nutrition Sciences
University of Pisa28 April 2020
Details
- Thesis
- Effetti a medio termine di un nutraceutico a base di fibre d’avena sulla salute cardiovascolare: studio clinico randomizzato e controllato con placebo
- Supervisor
- Prof. Lara Testai
- Co-supervisor
- Prof. Arrigo Giuseppe Cicero
- Research centre
- Cardiovascular disease prevention research unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
- Licence to practise as a biologist, November 2020, University of Calabria.
- 2016
Second-level master’s degree in Nutraceutical Products: design, development and commercialisation
University of Pavia9 December 2016
Details
- Thesis
- Effetti di un estratto a base di polifenoli della mela sui parametri ematochimici, lo stress ossidativo vascolare e la funzionalità endoteliale in soggetti con pre-MetS: uno studio clinico traslazionale
- Supervisor
- Prof. Maria Daglia
- Co-supervisor
- Prof. Arrigo Giuseppe Cicero
- Research centre
- Cardiovascular disease prevention research unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
- Results published in
- Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2017; 61(11):1700373
- 2015
Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
University of Milan15 July 2015
Details
- Thesis
- Correlazione fra livelli di pressione arteriosa, marcatori di funzionalità cardiovascolare ed assunzione di lactotripeptidi: uno studio esplorativo, randomizzato, in cross-over in soggetti con pressione arteriosa subottimale e segni strumentali di iniziale deficit di efficienza cardiaca
- Supervisor
- Prof. Paolo Magni
- Co-supervisor
- Prof. Arrigo Giuseppe Cicero
- Research centre
- Cardiovascular disease prevention research unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna
- Results published in
- Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders 2016; 14(3):161-6
- Licence to practise as a pharmacist, November 2015, University of Milan.
- 2009
Scientific high-school diploma
Liceo Scientifico Biologico “Maria Ausiliatrice”, Nizza Monferrato (AT)
Laboratory training
Laboratories attended as an internal student, University of Milan
01Laboratory of extractive and synthetic drug preparation
Under the supervision of Prof. Stefania Villa: the main techniques of extraction from plant and animal matrices, organic synthesis of active ingredients and intermediates, purification by crystallisation and chromatography; chemical-analytical control methods and the basics of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), with direct exposure to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes.
02Medicines analysis laboratories
Under the supervision of Prof. Giulio Vistoli: classical pharmacological methods for the identification and titration of active ingredients, from specific chemical reactions to purity assays, together with basic spectroscopic and potentiometric techniques, in compliance with the Official Pharmacopoeia.
03Organic chemistry laboratory
Under the supervision of Prof. Maria Luisa Gelmi: practical skills in the synthesis of organic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates, characterisation of products by physico-chemical parameters (melting point, polarimetry, solubility) and chromatographic reaction monitoring, with a first approach to multi-step synthesis planning.
04Drug analysis laboratories I and II
Under the supervision of Prof. Giancarlo Aldini: classical quantitative analysis (colorimetric and spectrophotometric reactions for active substances in simple mixtures), then modern instrumental techniques (HPLC, basic IR and NMR spectroscopy) and the validation of analytical methods in terms of accuracy, precision and reproducibility.
05Pharmaceutical technology laboratory
Under the supervision of Prof. Andrea Gazzaniga, Prof. Matteo Cerea and Prof. Francesco Cilurzo: preparation of solid, liquid and semi-solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, emulsions, ointments, suppositories); granulation, compression and coating processes; quality tests such as hardness, friability, disintegration and dissolution; principles of biopharmaceutics and oral bioavailability, in line with GLP and GMP standards.
06Applied biochemistry laboratory
Under the supervision of Prof. Donatella Caruso: biochemical and cellular analyses applied to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compounds, with a focus on molecular mechanisms of action, interactions with metabolic pathways and the functional profile of extracts and bioactive substances of clinical interest.
07Preclinical in-vitro research
At the laboratories of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Milan, under the supervision of Prof. Paolo Magni: mechanisms of action of antihypertensive nutraceuticals: effects on endothelial and vascular smooth-muscle cells, pathways regulating vascular tone (nitric oxide, redox systems, renin–angiotensin modulation) and the antioxidant and vasodilatory properties of the tested compounds.
08Clinical research
At Niguarda Hospital, Milan, under the supervision of Prof. Paolo Magni: therapeutic applications of nutraceuticals in the control of cholesterol levels and blood pressure and in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Professional expertise
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Teaching: consolidated experience in university teaching and CME courses/seminars, with training activities for physicians, biologists, pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
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Scientific and professional: speaker and chair at numerous national and international conferences; scientific coordinator and organiser of CME and non-CME events.
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Proven expertise in the design, formulation development, preclinical and clinical testing, production and control of nutraceutical products and functional foods, with particular attention to oral bioaccessibility and extraction/formulation innovation.
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Scientific communication: advanced skills in informing healthcare professionals and medical representatives, and in public communication through pharmacies, parapharmacies and herbalist shops.
- 05
Specialist teaching: nutrition, nutraceuticals, food chemistry, biology, molecular and clinical pharmacology.
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Scientific reviewing: critical reviewer for peer-reviewed journals (Phytomedicine, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutics, Nutrients, Current Pharmaceutical Design) and member of scientific boards.
Research activity
- Clinical and preclinical research aimed at the prevention and treatment of chronic degenerative diseases.
- Development and validation of nutraceutical protocols for the prevention of chronic degenerative diseases.
- Participation in multicentre studies and coordination of clinical trials in the nutraceutical field.
Laboratory activity
- In-vitro research on dietary components with antihypertensive, lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Development of new extraction and formulation technologies for nutraceuticals with low oral bioavailability.
Positions and affiliations 15
- 2025 – 2026Head of Nutrition and Supplementation, Blu Basket 1971 (A2)
- 2024 – presentMember of the Pharmacology Technical-Scientific Committee (CTS), National Federation of the Orders of Biologists (FNOB)
- 2023 – 2026Member of the Technical-Scientific Committee (CTS) and head of Pharmaceutical Industry, Order of Biologists of Lombardy (OBL)
- 2023 – 2026Member of the Nutrition Technical-Scientific Committee (CTS), Order of Biologists of Lombardy (OBL)
- 2023 – 2026Member of the Sports Nutrition Technical-Scientific Committee (CTS), Order of Biologists of Lombardy (OBL)
- 2023 – presentCo-head of Nutrition and Supplementation, UYBA Volley (A1)
- 2022 – 2023Head of Nutrition and Supplementation, Como Calcio
- 2022 – 2025Scientific committee member, Italian Society of Sports Nutrition and Wellness (SINSeB)
- 2022 – 2026Council member, Order of Biologists of Lombardy
- 2021 – presentMacro-regional head for Piedmont and Aosta Valley, Italian Society of Nutraceuticals (SINut)
- 2021 – presentMember, IUPHAR Mediterranean Group of Natural Products Pharmacology (IMGNPP)
- 2020 – presentBoard member, Italian Society of Medicinal Mushrooms (SIFM)
- 2019 – presentSecretary and co-founder, Italian Society of Nutraceutical Formulators (SIFNut)
- 2018 – presentMember, Italian Society for the Study of Atherosclerosis (SISA)
- 2016 – 2020Editorial coordinator, Pharmanutrition and Functional Foods
Editorial boards
- Pharmanutrition & Functional foods
- Nutrition 4 Health
- L’integratore nutrizionale (comitato scientifico)
- Medicina integrata (comitato scientifico)
- International Journal of Acne
Special issues
- Colletti A, Testai L. "Innovative Use of Nutraceuticals. From experimental approach to clinical use". Nutrients, 2021.
- Colletti A. "Molecular Advance in Nutraceutical Research: From Bioactive Discovery to Translational Application". International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025.