Nunzio Sarnino
Berlin,CT
Summary
Passionate veterinarian with a strong interest in epidemiology, data science, and public health. Extensive experience as a resident of the European College of Veterinary Public Health has honed expertise in effectively addressing and mitigating animal health issues on a broader scale. Skilled in utilizing data-driven approaches to analyze and interpret complex veterinary data, committed to improving animal welfare and public health outcomes through evidence-based strategies. Seeking opportunities to leverage diverse skill set and drive positive change within veterinary and public health sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)
07.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Study Centre for Supply Chain Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
- Optimized the conversion of risk assessment models into the FSKX (FAIR Scientific Knowledge eXchange) format, enhancing data interoperability to support seamless access and integration of large databases across institutional research and decision-making processes
- Prepared documentation for regulatory submissions to support the authorization and use of AI tools in public health contexts
- Study Centre for Supply Chain Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
Research Assistant / PhD Candidate
Freie Universität Berlin
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Institute for Epidemiology and Biometry
- ENVIRE project: 1) Developed a Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) model to quantify human exposure to ESBL-producing E
- Coli from broiler production, focusing on environmental contamination of rivers, agricultural fields, and crops
- 2) Conducted a scoping review to synthesize evidence on the pathways through which E
- Coli transfers from manure to soil, water, and crops
- Identified critical factors influencing persistence and contamination, providing essential data highlighting research gaps for future investigations
- HKP-Mon: Designed and implemented R script to clean and analyse large datasets, supporting the evaluation of antibiotic usage in companion animals
- Microbial risk analysis from the food industry prospective - insight from an international survey: Conducted data cleaning and analysis for an international survey on microbial risk in the food sector, generating insights for policy recommendations on food safety and public health
- Provided statistical analysis support to PhD students, assisted in organizing conferences and delivered lectures
- Institute for Epidemiology and Biometry
PhD Candidate
Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (TiHo Hannover)
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: PhD Candidate, Clinic for Poultry
- Collaborated in the investigation of host-pathogen interaction of low pathogenic avian influenza (H3N1, H9N2)
- Evaluated the use of chicken embryos as alternatives to adult animals in research models
- Assisted PhD students with statistical analysis
- PhD Candidate, Clinic for Poultry
Resident ECVPH
Ghent University
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Resident ECVPH, Veterinary Epidemiology group
- Estimating the economic consequences of forbidding the partial depopulation in poultry production: Developed a quantitative stochastic model to evaluate the economic and animal welfare impacts of banning partial depopulation in poultry production, assessing potential trade-offs between economic output and animal welfare loss
- Led environmental sampling and analysis to biosecurity protocols in poultry slaughterhouses, aiming to reduce Campylobacter contamination risks
- Evaluation of education in Antimicrobial Stewardship of Belgian Veterinary Medicine students: Conducted data analysis for a survey on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) education among Belgian Veterinary Medicine students, providing insights to strengthen future educational strategies
- Supervised and corrected exams
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Resident ECVPH, Veterinary Epidemiology group
Official Veterinarian
Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Official Veterinarian
- Supervised animal welfare and health compliance in red meat slaughterhouses, conducting ante mortem clinical visits, quality inspections, and anatomopathological diagnosis on carcasses to ensure
- Training of new colleagues
- Conducted comprehensive hygiene inspections in slaughterhouses to minimize contamination risks and maintain public health safety
- Verified animal passports and food documentation for traceability and compliance, supporting animal health transparency and consumer safety across the supply chain adherence to EU welfare standards
- Official Veterinarian
Education
Residency in Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) - subspecialty Population Medicine
Ghent University
12.2024
Official Veterinarian training - focusing on National and EU regulatory compliance in animal health and food safety, Training in effective communication for public health contexts
NVWA Academy, Wageningen
05.2019
Master’s degree - Veterinary Medicine
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Napoli, Italy03.2018
Specialized training - in parasitology, bovine health, and small ruminant sanitary control
Erasmus+/Erasmus Traineeship, Universidade de Lisboa
Lisbon, Portugal01.2018
Skills
- R programming (advanced)
- @RISK (advanced)
- Microsoft Office Suite (advanced)
- KNIME (intermediate)
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing
Degree
MSc Veterinary Medicine
Awards
ECVPH conference 2023 – Best scientific poster
Publications
- Estimation of the Production Economic Consequences of Stopping Partial Depopulation in Broiler Production., Animals, 2022, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12121521
- Evaluation by Veterinary Medicine students of the education in antimicrobial stewardship and resistance at two Veterinary Medicine faculties in Belgium., Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift, 2022, https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.85302
- Microbial risk analysis from a food industry perspective–insights from an international survey., Microbial Risk Analysis, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mran.2024.100340
- Use of Antibiotics in Companion Animals from 133 German Practices from 2018 to 2023., Antibiotics, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14010058
Lecturer
Una Europa NextVet Summer School: Principles of epidemiology and diagnostics for bovine tuberculosis
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Professional Working
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Baking
- Blues Guitar
- Boardgames
Hobbies and Interests
- Blues guitar
- Board games
- Baking
Timeline
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR)
07.2024 - Current
Research Assistant / PhD Candidate
Freie Universität Berlin
02.2023 - Current
PhD Candidate
Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (TiHo Hannover)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Resident ECVPH
Ghent University
10.2020 - 01.2022
Official Veterinarian
Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
09.2018 - 08.2020
Official Veterinarian training - focusing on National and EU regulatory compliance in animal health and food safety, Training in effective communication for public health contexts
NVWA Academy, Wageningen
Master’s degree - Veterinary Medicine
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Specialized training - in parasitology, bovine health, and small ruminant sanitary control
Erasmus+/Erasmus Traineeship, Universidade de Lisboa
Residency in Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) - subspecialty Population Medicine
Ghent University
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