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Prof Diego Bucci is Doctor in veterinary medicine, PhD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Physiology , at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences of the University of Bologna. Author of 70 full papers in peer-reviewed international journals.  Member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of the Association for Applied Animal Andrology; "Country representative" in the European society for domestic animal reproduction (ESDAR).

His scientific activity concerns the study of male and female gametes function of domestic species, their interaction and conservation. He performed studies on freezing sperm and oocytes techniques ;  sperm metabolism and energetic fueling in different domestic species different techniques; studies on sperm function by flow cytometry and sperm motility through open source and commercial CASA systems.

Educational activities in the field of domestic animals’ physiology, reproductive technologies and biostatistics.

Doctor in veterinary medicine, PhD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences of the University of Bologna. Author of 57 full papers in peer-reviewed international journals. European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR) Diplomate since 2011; Awarded by the European Veterinary Society for Small Animal Reproduction (EVSSAR) for the best oral presentation Award in 2011; Guest Editor for Animals 2020-2023; Guest Editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2022-2023 .

Scientific activity concerns in vitro embryo production (maturation, conventional fertilization, ICSI, colture) and use of embryo transfer; animal gametes and embryo cryopreservation; animal reproduction and fertility; isolation, characterization and cryopreservation of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells for applications in regenerative medicine.

Educational activities in the field of domestic animals’ reproduction, assisted reproductive technologies and reproductive physiopathology.

Doctor in veterinary medicine, PhD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences of the University of Bologna. Author of 58 full papers in peer-reviewed international journals. Coordinator of Master of Science in Animal Biotechnologies; Guest Editor for Animals 2020-2023; Associate Editor for Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2022-2023.

Scientific activity concerns in vitro embryo production (maturation, fertilization, colture) and use of embryo transfer; animal gametes and embryo cryopreservation; animal reproduction and fertility; isolation, characterization and cryopreservation of mesenchymal stromal/stem cells for applications in regenerative medicine.

Educational activities in the field of domestic animals’ reproduction,andrology and assisted reproductive technologies.

Peter completed his Veterinary and PhD degrees at the University of Queensland Australia; at present he isfocusing his activity on continuing education of vets and animal science technicians. Peter has interest indifferent aspect of teaching activity: • Veterinary Education • Problem Based Learning • Food Animal VeterinaryTraining • Professional Communication Skills • Professional Leadership & Mentorship Graduated teachingactivity Major Advisor ~ 35 MSc/MVSc, Ph.D. students Co-Supervisor/Co-chair 5 Ph.D. students Supervisor/Co-supervisor ~ 12 Hons students Graduate committees ~ 75 External Examiner, approximately 20PhD/MS/MVSc.

Theses Examiner, Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (1988-1993) (AnimalReproduction, Cattle Medicine, Breeding and Genetics) External Examiner, University of Guelph, DVSc. 1991External examiner ("Opponent"), Swedish Agricultural University, PhD, 2000 External PhD Chair, Kansas StateUniversity (3 occasions 2001-2005) Leader Review of Fiji National University Agriculture and VeterinaryProgram, 2017.

Peter authores 96 publications (including original articles, reviews and book chapters) with an H-index of 26. Healso have publications in veterinary education. He has co-published “Animal Andrology: Theories and Practices”(CABI 2014) as well as Manual of Animal Andrology (2022).