Lorenzo Zampetti
Wageningen
Summary
Dietitian and Food Scientist with over 5 years of research experience both in academia and in hospitals.
Currently enrolled in my second master's degree in Molecular Nutrition at Wageningen University and Research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology San Camillo Forlanini Hospital
12.2016
- Gained experience through microbiological research conducted with the use of Petri Dishes, MALDI-TOF, and PCR while analyzing biological samples identifying the presence of bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Meno Consumi Piu Legumi Research Project • University of Rome
12.2016
- Evaluated the average diet of hundreds of university students using food frequency questionnaires and utilized statistical methods to analyze data thoroughly.
Department of Diabetology • Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Participated in a traineeship in which I acquired knowledge in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management.
Trainee
Centro Casco • Center for obesity treatment
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Participated in a traineeship aimed at learning the biological mechanisms of how excess fat mass leads to obesity-related disorders while helping bariatric patients lose weight.
Molecular Nutrition Masters Student
Wageningen University And Research
07.2023 - Current
- Studying molecular pathways that drive diseases and individual susceptibilities that expose them to a higher risk of complications. Practical courses related to designing proposals of both clinical and lab-based intervention studies.
University of Florence "UNIFI"
- 04.2021
- Masters in Food Science
GONG Project "Grupo Orientamento Nutrizionale Giovani" University of Rome
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Collected and analyzed data regarding biomarkers in biological samples of a group of university students
- Analyzed body compositions through different instruments.
Mi Muovo, Mi Alimento Research Project at I.T.T. Enrico Fermi di Frascati
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Carried out a study to investigate the body composition and quality of diet in several scholars
- Delivered individual nutritional advice to people with unhealthy eating behaviors.
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
- 10.2018
- Bachelors in Dietetics
- Coordinator of individual nutritional counseling for university students.
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition • Policlinco Umberto I
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted healthcare professionals in improving the eating behaviors of patients suffering from metabolic and immunity-related diseases.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Nutrition
Wageningen University And Research
Wageningen, Netherlands 06.2023 - Current
Masters in Food Science -
University of Florence "UNIFI"
04.2021
Bachelors in Dietetics -
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
10.2018
Skills
Clinical and molecular intervention studies design
Familiar with research tools, such as PCR, Western Blot, Microarray, body composition techniques, and food intake questionnaires
Public speaking
Fluent in English and Italian, basic knowledge of Spanish
Languages
English
Italian
Internships And Research Projects
- GONG Project "Grupo Orientamento Nutrizionale Giovani" University of Rome, 11/2018, 12/2019
- Mi Muovo, Mi Alimento Research Project at I.T.T. Enrico Fermi di Frascati, 11/2018, 12/2018
- Department of Diabetology
- Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, 09/2016, 2018
- Centro Casco
- Centro di Alta Specializzazione per la Cura Dell’Obesita, 09/2016, 2018
- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition
- Policlinco Umberto I, 09/2016, 2017
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, 12/2016
- Meno Consumi Piu Legumi Research Project
- University of Rome, 12/2016
Awards
Conference Speaker on “Informative Day on Correct Food Lifestyles” and “Le Giornate Di Carlo Cannella” at Regione Lazio- Food and Nutrition Prevention of Chronic Degenerative Diseases Publication of “Meno Consumi Piu Legumi” research in the “ADI” Journal (Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition) Second Place Award at the 6th Flaminio Fidanza “Nutrition and Metabolism (Nu.Me.) ADI Foundation
Timeline
Molecular Nutrition Masters Student
Wageningen University And Research
07.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Molecular Nutrition
Wageningen University And Research
06.2023 - Current
GONG Project "Grupo Orientamento Nutrizionale Giovani" University of Rome
11.2018 - 12.2019
Mi Muovo, Mi Alimento Research Project at I.T.T. Enrico Fermi di Frascati
11.2018 - 12.2018
Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology San Camillo Forlanini Hospital
12.2016
Meno Consumi Piu Legumi Research Project • University of Rome
12.2016
Department of Diabetology • Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini
09.2016 - 01.2018
Trainee
Centro Casco • Center for obesity treatment
09.2016 - 01.2018
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition • Policlinco Umberto I
09.2016 - 01.2017
Masters in Food Science -
University of Florence "UNIFI"
Bachelors in Dietetics -
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
University of Florence "UNIFI"
- 04.2021
University of Rome "La Sapienza"
- 10.2018
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