| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Ferri, A., Yan, X., Kuang, J., Granata, C., Oliveira, R. SF., Hedges, C. P., Lima-Silva, A. E., Billaut, F., & Bishop, D. J. (210801). Fifteen days of moderate normobaric hypoxia does not affect mitochondrial function, and related genes and proteins, in healthy men. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(8), (2323-2336). |
| 2019 | Ferri, A., Lanfranconi, F., Corna, G., Bonazzi, R., Marchese, S., Magnoni, A., & Tremolizzo, L. (191226). Tailored Exercise Training Counteracts Muscle Disuse and Attenuates Reductions in Physical Function in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Frontiers in Physiology, 10 |
| 2018 | Ferri, A., Panariti, A., Miserocchi, G., Rocchetti, M., Buoli, Comani., Rivolta, I., & Bishop, D. J. (180801). Tissue specificity of mitochondrial adaptations in rats after 4weeks of normobaric hypoxia. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118(8), (1641-1652). |
| 2017 | Lanfranconi, F., Ferri, A., Corna, G., Bonazzi, R., Lunetta, C., Silani, V., Riva, N., Rigamonti, A., Maggiani, A., & Ferrarese, C. (171201). Inefficient skeletal muscle oxidative function flanks impaired motor neuron recruitment in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis during exercise. Scientific Reports, 7(1), |
| 2016 | Maggiani, A., Tremolizzo, L., Valentina, A. D., Mapelli, L., Sosio, S., Milano, V., Bianchi, M., Badi, F., Lavazza, C., & Grandini, M. (160901). Osteopathic manual treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A feasibility pilot study. Open Neurology Journal, 10 (59-66). |
| 2014 | Lanfranconi, F., Pollastri, L., Ferri, A., Fraschini, D., Masera, G., & Miserocchi, G. (140623). Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a new non-invasive tool to detect oxidative skeletal muscle impairment in children survived to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. PLoS ONE, 9(6), |
| 2012 | Ferri, A., Adamo, S., Torre, A. L., Marzorati, M., Bishop, D. J., & Miserocchi, G. (120801). Determinants of performance in 1,500-m runners. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(8), (3033-3043). |
| 2007 | Ferri, A., Adamo, S., Longaretti, M., Marzorati, M., Lanfranconi, F., Marchi, A., & Grassi, B. (070701). Insights into central and peripheral factors affecting the "oxidative performance" of skeletal muscle in aging. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 100(5), (571-579). |
| 2007 |
Grassi, B., Marzorati, M., Lanfranconi, F., Ferri, A., Longaretti, M., Stucchi, A., Vago, P., Marconi, C., & Morandi, L. (070401). Impaired oxygen extraction in metabolic myopathies: Detection and quantification by near-infrared spectroscopy. Muscle and Nerve, 35(4), (510-520). doi: 10.1002/mus.20708 |
| 2006 | Lanfranconi, F., Borrelli, E., Ferri, A., Porcelli, S., Maccherini, M., Chiavarelli, M., & Grassi, B. (060801). Noninvasive evaluation of skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism after heart transplant. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(8), (1374-1383). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Clinical exercise physiology
- Exercise is Medicine
- Exercise and Motor Neuron Disease
- Muscle Oxidative Metabolism
- pathophysiology
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Alessandra Ferri
Prior to joining VU, Dr Alessandra Ferri was a Senior Lecturer in Human Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy.
As an exercise physiologist, her research focuses on studying the pathophysiology of the transport (lung and heart) and utilisation (muscle) of oxygen, and on using this physiological information to design tailored exercise training to improve:
- muscle health (in particular strength and aerobic capacity)
- physical function and quality of life in different clinical populations (e.g., individuals with motor neurone disease, metabolic myopathies, heart-transplanted patients, children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia), and in the elderly.
Alessandra has always been passionate about the concept of "Exercise is Medicine," and in 2017 she was awarded a $95,000 grant to understand the role of exercise in individuals with Motor Neuron Disease (one of the last diseases where the beneficial effects of exercise have not yet been recognised).
She has 20 peer-reviewed articles published in high impact physiological journal, 3 books chapters, and 40 conference papers. She has been awarded the "Young Investigator Award" at the ECSS Conference for a paper on the effects of resistance training in elderly people.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Burgundy, France, 2002
- Masters, University of Burgundy, France 1998
Key publications
Journal article (showing 10 of 25)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
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The neuroprotective potential of exercise in individuals with MND - a paradigm changing idea
From: NHMRC Ideas Grants
Other investigators: Prof David Bishop
For period: 2023-2025
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$648,621 |
2019
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Using Brain Stimulation to Improve Strength and Function in Individuals with Cerebal Palsy
From: Career Development Grant
Other investigators: Dr Jacqueline Williams
For period: 2019-2022
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$64,615 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
Co-supervisor 1 PhD student, University of Milano, Italy (completed).
Co-supervisor 3 Medical Doctors for specialization in Sport Medicine, University of Milano Bicocca, Italy (completed).
Co-supervisor 4 theses in the Medical Doctor School, University of Milano and University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy (completed).
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2000 |
Young Investigator Award - ECSS |
