Daria De Leonardis

Partner institutionResearch Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN)

Position

PhD student

ESR

ESR5: The role of neonatal supplementation of glutamine in modulating growth, gut functional development, and antioxidative status in low birthweight piglets

Personal motivation

“Studying Animal Science I learned the importance of nutrition and economics for the pig industry, whereas the master in Veterinary Biotechnology provided me with knowledge on the molecular basis of nutrition and physiology. This combination guided me to my project choice. Being part of MonoGutHealth is a big step for my career because of the new skills I will acquire and my opportunities in the future.”

Secondment atKaesler Nutrition, Chemovator, Agroscope

Expertise in

Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology

Year of obtaining MSc2020

Other informationResearch Assistant at the University of Milan in Veterinary Pathology