Clara di Germanio

Clara Di Germanio, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various fields. Clara began their academic career as a Food and Nutrition Teacher at IV Circolo Didattico in Pescara in 2010. Clara then worked as a Project Manager and Trainer at FEDERICO MOTTA EDITORE from 2007 to 2011. Following this, Clara served as a Pharmaceutical Consultant for L'Oréal, specializing in Anti-aging skin care, from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, they briefly transitioned to education, teaching Math and Science at Public middle schools.

In 2013, Clara pursued their PhD in Nutrition at Università degli Studi di Teramo, which they completed in 2016. During their doctoral studies, they also took on the role of a Nutritionist-Dietitian, working as a self-employed professional from 2007 to 2014.

After completing their PhD, Clara joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Pre-doctoral Visiting Fellow from 2015 to 2016. Clara then continued their research career at NIH under the Intramural Research Program (IRP) as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2016 to 2019. In this role, they conducted longitudinal studies on mice, focusing on the effects of different feeding paradigms on aging and longevity. Clara also managed various aspects of the lab, including study coordination, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation.

In 2019, Clara joined Vitalant, a blood transfusion organization, as a Scientist. Clara initially started as a Scientist I, serving as the Director of the Immunology Core. In August 2020, they advanced to the position of Scientist II, continuing their role as the Director of the Immunology Core. In this position, they are responsible for leading and overseeing immunology-related projects.

Clara's latest career move took their to the University of California, San Francisco, where they are currently serving as an Assistant Adjunct Professor.

Clara Di Germanio, PhD, has a diverse education history in the field of biotechnology, nutrition, and dietetics. In 2003, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietitian from Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti. Clara later became a Registered Dietitian without a specific end year mentioned. In 2006, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology of Nutrition from the University of Camerino. Clara then pursued a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, completing it in 2009. Afterward, they attended Università degli Studi di Teramo and obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, Clara Di Germanio has an additional certification called "Introduction to R Course" from DataCamp, although the specific month and year of completion are not provided.