Marco Berzano

name:

Marco Berzano

title:

PhD

organisation:

Università Politecnica delle Marche (Univpm)

department:

Research and Innovation Division

website:

www.univpm.it

position in the organisation:

Research Manager/EU Support Officer

E-mail:

m.berzano@univpm.it

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-berzano-b906091a/

Skype ID:

RMA role:

Research AdministratorFunding Advisor / Liaison Manager

short profile:

Strategic support to establish research partnership, support for university academics, researchers and students for all 12 Departments (5 faculties), specific training on International funding
Regional contact point for APRE (National Agency for the promotion of European Research), supporting SME and large industries for EU funding and synergies with Universities
Monitoring of funding schemes and opportunities for SMEs, research centres, business organisations and international clusters: tenders and innovative
Proposing novel ideas and strategic initiatives
Liaising with industrial and academic stakeholders to collect all the information and knowledge needed for the
preparation and submission of research proposals
Reviewing of proposals for highly competitive calls within EU funding framework H2020 (covering Pillars 1, 2
and 3)
Expertise in MSCA programmes
Provide extensive networking at European level, including Technology Platforms
Lecturing and event team leader and organizer
Support to the Human Research Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) application process

Fields of expertise:

1. Pre-award,
1.1. Pre-award - Before the proposal,

Areas of expertise:

project preparation,
project implementation,
defining research strategy and governance,
impact,

previous projects / publications / references:

PROJECTS 2012 – 2014 EU PROJECT DEVOTES: DEVelopment Of innovative Tools for understanding marine biodiversity and assessing good Environmental Status https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/308392 ◦ Contribution to the proposal writing for the Coordinator of the project.

responsible for tasks of Workpacage 5 on the evaluation of molecular tools for the identification of toxic microalgae (HABs)
Responsible of scientific work in the area of molecular identification of toxic algae and marine biology
Report management
Teaching and field work training off shore
Supervision of PhD and undergraduate students ◦ Supporting lecturer

1. Practical workshop Organizer (Microarray training for HABs detection), Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona 9-13 Giugno 2014. 2. Organizer of the international workshop “Molecular tools for detecting alien species and Harmful Algal Blooms”, Bilbao, 25. 11. 2013 3. Member of the organizing committee of the XXIII Congress of the Italian Society of Ecology (http:// congressosite2013.wordpress.com/comitati/), 16-18 Settembre 2013 2011 – 2012 uAQUA: Universal microarrays for the evaluation of fresh-water quality based on detection of pathogens and their toxins https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/265409 Contribution to the proposal writing and management of the postdoctoral fellow selection. General supervision as external and independent expert 2009 – 2010 EU Project MIDTAL: Microarrays For The Detection Of Toxic Algae https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/201724 Molecular biologist expert in the field of marine science 2007 – 2009 EU Project CRYPTONET.IE: Cryptosporidiosis network Ireland: Development of skills and knowledge to predict Cryptosporidiosis risk in Catchment waters https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/29454 Transfer of Knowlege, ToK, Marie Curie program, selected as molecular biologist expert. work based at the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, headquarter and part of the Department of agriculture, fishery and food 2003 – 2006 EU Project MICROPAD: microarrays for the detection of protozoa, algae and diatoms https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/QLK3-CT-2002-01939 Proposal writer, project manager of the Coordination unit and PhD fellow. Organizer of the international workhop: “Detection of Microbial Biodiversity in Environmental Samples: A Molecular Ecology Workshop” 19-21 September, 2005 Camerino

PUBLICATIONS Harmful phytoplankton diversity and dynamics in an upwelling region (Sagres, SW Portugal) revealed by ribosomal RNA microarray combined with microscopy Harmful Algae 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.hal.2018.12.002 2018 Authors: Danchenko, S., Fragoso, B., Guillebault, D., Icely J., Berzano, M., Newton A. Implementing and Innovating Marine Monitoring Approaches for Assessing Marine Environmental Status DOI=10.3389/fmars.2016.00213 2016 Authors: Danovaro Roberto, Carugati Laura, Berzano Marco, Cahill Abigail E., Carvalho Susana, Chenuil Anne, Corinaldesi Cinzia, Cristina Sonia, David Romain, Dell'Anno Antonio, Dzhembekova Nina, Garcés Esther, Gasol Joseph M., Goela Priscila, Féral Jean-Pierre, Ferrera Isabel, Forster Rodney M., Kurekin Andrey A., Rastelli Eugenio, Marinova Veselka, Miller Peter I., Moncheva Snejana, Newton Alice, Pearman John K., Pitois Sophie G., Reñé Albert, Rodríguez- Ezpeleta Naiara, Saggiomo Vincenzo, Simis Stefan G. H., Stefanova Kremena, Wilson Christian, Lo Martire Marco, Greco Silvestro, Cochrane Sabine K. J., Mangoni Olga, Borja Angel Preliminary results of the MIDTAL project: a microarray chip to monitor toxic microalgae in the Orkney Islands, UK Biological and Geological Perspectives of Dinoflagellates 215 DOI: 10.1144/TMS5.20 2013 Authors: JD Taylor, M Berzano, J Lewis, L Percy, LK Medlin Panmictic structure of the Cryptosporidium parvum population in Irish calves: Influence of prevalence and host movement Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 79(8), 2534–2541. doi:10.1128/AEM.03613-12 2013 Authors: De Waele, V., Van den Broeck, F., Huyse, T., McGrath, G., Higgins, I., Speybroeck, N., Berzano M., Raleigh P., Mulcahy GM., Murphy TM. Evaluation of the MIDTAL microarray chip for monitoring toxic microalgae in the Orkney Islands, U.K. Environ Sci Pollut Res 06/01/2013 doi:10.1007/s11356-012-1393-z Authors: Taylor, J. D., Berzano, M., Percy, L., & Lewis, J. The application of oligonucleotide probes and microarrays for the identification of freshwater diatoms. DOI: 10.1007/s10750-012-1112-2 Hydrobiologia, 2012) 2012 Authors: Berzano M, Marcheggiani S, Rombini S, Gualerzi CO, Spurio R (

The prevalence and distribution of Alaria alata, a potential zoonotic parasite, in foxes in Ireland

Parasitology Research, 2012, DOI: 10.1007/s00436-012-2835-8 2012 Authors: T.M. Murphy, J. O’Connell, M. Berzano, C. Dold, J.D. Keegan, A. McCann, D. Murphy, N.M. Holden Peri-parturient rise of Cryptosporidium oocysts in cows: new insights provided by duplex quantitative real- time PCR. Veterinary Parasitology, Volume 189, Issues 2–4, 26 October 2012, Pages 366-368 2012 Authors: De Waele, V., Berzano, M., Speybroeck, N., Berkvens, Mulcahy, G.M., Murphy, T.M Field testing for toxic algae with a microarray: initial results from the MIDTAL project. ICHA14 Conference Proceedings Crete 2010, 1–3 2012 Authors: McCoy, G., Raine, R., Medlin, L. K., Barra, L., Ruggiero, M. V., Graneli, E., et al. Qualitative Risk Assessment of Surface Water Contamination with Cryptosporidium spp. Oocysts: A Case Study of Three Agricultural Catchments. Volume 17, Issue 4, 2011 -pages 813-825 DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2011.588148 Authors: Stephen McDonald, Marco Berzano, Peter Ziegler, Thomas M. Murphy & Nicholas M. Holden Age-stratified Bayesian analysis to estimate sensitivity and specificity of four diagnostic tests detecting Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts in calves. J Clin Microbiol. 2011 Jan;49(1):76-84. Epub 2010 Nov 3 Authors: De Waele V, Berzano M, Mulchy G and Murphy T M. Development of molecular tools for the detection of freshwater diatoms Journal of Microbiological Methods 84 (1):33-40. Epub 2010 Oct 16 2011 Authors: Nguyen M, Berzano M, Gualerzi C.O, Spurio R, . Anisakid larvae in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L) grilse and post smolts: molecular identification and histopathology. J Parasitology. 2009 Sep 13:1. 2009 Authors: Murphy TM, Berzano M, O'Keeffe SM, Cotter DM, McEvoy SE, Thomas KA, O'Maoileidigh NP, Whelan KF. An optimized protocol for the identification of diatoms, flagellated algae and pathogenic protozoa with phylochips Molecular Ecology Notes 7 (6) 2007, 925–936. Authors: Metfies K, Berzano M, Mayer C, Roosken P, Gualerzi CO, Medlin L and Muyzer G. Meeting Report: Molecular Ecology Workshop. Detection of Microbial Biodiversity in Environmental Samples,Camerino, Italy, September 19–21,2005 Protist. 2006 Aug;157(3):247-50. Epub 2006 Jun 23 Authors: Metfies K, Berzano M, Gualerzi C, Muyzer G and Medlin L, The frequency and characteristics of highly thermophilic bacteria in cool soil environments. Environ Microbiol. 4:595-602 2002 Authors: Marchant R, Banat IM, Rahman TJ, Berzano M.

What are high-temperature bacteria doing in cold environments?

Trends Microbiol. 10:120-1 Authors: Marchant R, Banat IM, Rahman TJ, Berzano M. CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS 9 OCT 2020 – 11 OCT 2020 – Ancona #OceanHackathon 2020 Local Event Organizer of the Ocean Hackathon®, a 48-hour non-stop event during which teams develop a prototype to tackle a challenge. "The Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnologies and Università Politecnica delle Marche organized to the fifth edition of the Ocean Hackathon®, hosting a 48 hour non-stop event in the city of Ancona. The collaboration among the institutions was a key aspect of the organization, gathering the interest for 12 challenges with participants willing to develop novel and innovative solutions. The challenges proposed several topics that could strengthen the collaboration within the our institutions and the regional territory. Hundred participants in remote contributed to the success of the event that was introduced by the conference with regional and national authorities." https://www.campusmer.fr/Ocean-Hackathon_-3567-0-0-0.html 25 OCT 2018 – 26 OCT 2018 – Università Politecnica delle Marche - Ancona - Italy #Climathon Local event organiser and team leader of the Climate KIC international event. The purpose of the event is to contribute to solutions for the reduction of emissions generated by transport and industrial activities both in the port and in the entire city. The project ideas must concur to the process of modernization and environmental sustainability of the whole city. Air pollution in Ancona requires innovative solutions for the reduction of contaminants and harmful emissions according to complexity of a Port City considering traffic towards the city, mobility in and out as well as the production of industrial activities SEP 2005 – SEP 2005 – Camerino, Italy MICROPAD International Workshop Local organizer of the workshop “Detection of Microbial Biodiversity in Environmental Samples - A Molecular Ecology Workshop”. University of Camerino, Italy, 19-21 September 2005