PhD in MEDICAL-SURGICAL BIOTECHNOLOGIES AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE

email: barbara.vasapollo@uniroma2.it
phone: 3473447767

Education and Qualifications
• MD, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, with honors.
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, with honors.
• PhD in Prenatal Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”.
• National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor (06/H1).
• Academic and Clinical Positions
• Director of the Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (2025–2028).
• Associate Professor, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”.
• Clinical activity at Policlinico Casilino, in charge for Obstetric Pathology and Abnormal Placentation Unit.
Teaching Activity
• Lecturer in the MD Program (English track).
• Lecturer in the Midwifery and Health Professions Programs.
• Faculty member in postgraduate courses and Master programs on obstetric ultrasound, cardiotocography, and maternal hemodynamics.
• Academic tutor for residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Fellowships and Scientific Society Roles
• President Elect of AIPE – Italian Association of Preeclampsia.
• Board Member of SIMP – Italian Society of Perinatal Medicine.
• International collaborations with St George’s Hospital (University of London), Imperial College London, and the International Working Group on Maternal Hemodynamics.
Main Research Areas
• Maternal cardiovascular adaptation and hemodynamics in pregnancy.
• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and preeclampsia.
• Fetal growth restriction and placental insufficiency.
• Advanced obstetric ultrasound and umbilical venous flow assessment.
• Hemodynamic guided therapeutic strategies (NO donors, plasma volume modulation).
Research Summary
Her research focuses on the maternal cardiovascular system and its role in pregnancy complications, integrating hemodynamic assessment with fetal and placental function. She contributed to redefining the pathophysiological framework of preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, promoting early detection strategies and personalized therapeutic approaches. She is author of numerous peer reviewed articles, international consensus statements, and book chapters in maternal fetal medicine.