1984: Degree summa cum laude in Pharmacy, University of Padova.

1986-1990: Doctorate in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Pharmacology, University of Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Giuliana Fassina.

1989: Exchange PhD. Student, Cardiovascular laboratory, Department of Pharmacology-Division-JHMHC Cardiology, University of Florida (USA), Supervisor: Prof. Luiz Belardinelli

1991-1992: Post-Doc, Department of Pharmacology, University of Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Giuliana Fassina.

1992: Assistant Professor of Pharmacology (SSD BIO/14), Department of Pharmacology, University of Padova.

2006-present: Associate Professor of Pharmacology (SSD BIO/14, now disciplinary area code 05/G1), Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova.