Open Calls - Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

The Animal Welfare Body (OBA) of Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (Resolution of the Administration Council of the SZN n. 8 of 30/1/2020) operates in application of Art. 25 of Legislative Decree n. 26 of 4 March 2014 "Implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes" (Italian GU, 14 March 2014).

The SZN OBA operates according to the principles and in compliance with Legislative Decree 26/2014, Directive 2010/63/EU and the "A working document on Animal Welfare Bodies and National Committees to fulfil the requirements under the Directive”.

The SZN OBA has the following tasks:

i. To manage the procedures related to Legislative Decree 26/2014 facilitating the SZN researchers and collaborators - engaged in research activities with animals – improving the understanding of the areas and ensuring the correct application of the regulation;

ii. To protect and promote the welfare of animals used for scientific, exhibition or educational purposes at SZN facilities;

iii. To monitor the projects and activities concerning animal experimentation, verifying their ethical and scientific correctness and compliance with the regulations in force;

iv. To formulate Ethical clearance for projects or research activities that involve the use of aquatic organisms and that do not fall within the purposes of Legislative Decree 26/2014;

v. To inform and promote training and guidance for researchers and collaborators involved in research activities with animals.

In particular the SZN OBA:

advises the staff dealing with animals in the application of the "3Rs" principle (replacement, reduction and refinement)
encourages the professional updating of the staff involved in the use of animals;
formulates an opinion on research projects using animals for scientific purposes, on their possible modifications and revisions and - if the case - forwards them to the Ministry of Health (National Competent Authority) following their development and outcome;
it provides advice on the reintegration programs of animals, where this is compatible with the study;
intervenes on the adoption and monitoring of procedures excluded from the scope of Legislative Decree 26/2014.

We hereby remind that the lack of compliance with Italian law (DLgs 26/2014) will result in civil, administrative and penal sanctions.

How does it work

SZN researchers, technologists and collaborators, may submit a Project Proposal for the use of organisms for scientific and/or educational research purposes at any time by sending the proposal to the email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Proposals must be submitted by filling in forms that indicate all the information required. The forms are available at the link.

The SZN's AWB considers the following proposal modalities:

a. Request for Authorization pursuant to Art. 31 of Legislative Decree 26/2014 and for Authorization pursuant to Art. 33 of Legislative Decree 26/2014;
b. Request for Notification of the killing of animals for the sole purpose of using their organs or tissues;
c. Protocol request for project OUTSIDE the application of Legislative Decree 26/2014 (e.g., for studies in nature, behavioral observations, other purposes).

After preliminary examination of the individual proposals a. and b., OBA will send to the PI further paperwork to be filled (dichiarazione sostitutiva di certificazione e allegato IX).

In order to facilitate the collection of proposals, the OBA operates according to a calendar of meetings distributed throughout the year and proposals must be submitted by the 20th of each month, to be then examined by the SZN OBA at the first useful meeting.

The OBA expresses an opinion on each proposal received and attributes its status (i.e. "approved", "suspended pending review" or “rejected").

Things to consider for a research project using animals included in Legislative Decree 26/2014:

The initiation of a research and/or study in the SZN facilities involving the use of animals belonging to the list of species included in Legislative Decree 26/2014 (vertebrates that for SZN are represented by fish, aquatic reptiles, birds and mammals and Cephalopods), including national, European and international project activities, prior to the startup of the proposal it is subject to the verification by OBA of the following aspects:

i. The need for research and the likely contribution in terms of long-term positive effects on the health of humans, other animals or the environment (e.g., social relevance of the research).

ii. The necessity of the use of animals compared to alternative methods, evaluating the application of replacement, even partial, of the animals and/or of the foreseen procedures. Where the use of animals is essential, this must be justified (replacement).

iii. The respect of the principle of the maximum possible reduction of the number of animals used, and/or with the adoption of those methodologies that allow the maximization of the results obtained through the use of the smallest number of organisms, maintaining the forecast of reliable and robust results (reduction).

iv. The need to refine procedures in order to maximize the protection of the welfare of the animals used. In particular, in case the procedures applied may cause pain, suffering, distress or prolonged harm in species with the ability to experience and express them (i.e. sentience), the proposed experimental protocol will be evaluated taking into account the maximum consideration the degree and duration of suffering, the sample size (ie. number of individuals), and the planned and foreseeable measures to reduce the probability of harm to the animals (refinement).

For particular projects involving animals caught and and consequently killed or recovered already dead, the approval cannot disregard the use of animals from fishing activities authorized according to the health regulations in force, as well as the careful and precise evaluation of the purpose of the research.

Live specimens belonging to protected species on which diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are provided for recovery, may be the subject of research projects to be submitted for OBA approval by the SZN, provided that the activities of recovery of specimens are not affected by the research project and the manner of maintenance and handling, are in compliance with the regulations in force (e.g., permits: Local Health Authority, "Guidelines for the recovery of sea turtles" and CITES).

All proposals for research projects involving the use of animals for scientific purposes must obtain authorization - where applicable – from the NCA or the positive opinion of the SZN OBA as far as relevant and the case, before starting the research. The researcher will then have to wait for a response from the OBA and/or the Competent Authority before starting the activities; the negative opinion of the AWB on a specific project means that it cannot be carried out in the SZN facilities.

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SZN's OBA list of evaluations (last update, 31 October 2020)

Ethical Clearance :

1. Acidification effects on herbivorous fish (Sarpa salpa)
2. Neural genes on cephalopods and deep-sea fish
3. Migration of Thunnus thynnus and Xiphias gladius
4. Distribution of Tetrapturus belone in Mediterranean Sea
5. Octopus vulgaris genome
6. Natural antioxidant agents effects in Danio rerio
7. Role of endogenous ouabain in various species
8. Tursiops truncatus calves management
9. Brain sizes in cephalopods
10. An exploratory study on Tool use in Octopus vulgaris
11. Gene expression and Learning and memory in Octopus vulgaris

Proposals submitted to the NCA:

Proposals not accepted: none

1. Neurogenesis in numerous species of aquatic vertebrates

Proposals under evaluation: none

Members of the Animal Welfare Body

Dott.ssa Claudia Gili - Responsabile del Benessere e della Cura degli Animali utlizzati negli esperimenti

Dott. Andrea Affuso - Medico Veterinario Designato

Dott. Graziano Fiorito - Componente comunità scientifica interna alla SZN

Prof. Bruno Cozzi - Universtià di Padova, esperto esterno

Prof.ssa Barbara De Mori - Università di Padova, esperto esterno

Director

Claudia Gili

Research Director

Senior Researcher

Paolo G. Albano
Sandra Hochscheid

Domenico D'Alelio

Researcher

Francesco Caruso

Senior Technologist

Paola Cirino

Technologist

Andrea Affuso
Thalassia Giaccone
Fulvio Maffucci
Alessandra Passariello
Marco Signore
Alfonso Toscano
Maria Cristina Vigo Majello

Technician

Davide Caramiello
Elisa Cenci
Maria Pia Ciampa, Supporto Amministrativo
Antonino Costantino
Marcello Cotugno
Giovanni De Martino
Francesco Di Liello
Alberto Macina
Raffaele Panzuto
Domenico Sacco
Ester Scordamaglia
Andrea Travaglini
Gianluca Treglia
Simona Trillo

Administrative Collaborator

Pasqualina Fiorentino

Administrative Operator

Carmela Scotti

Research Fellowships

Antonino Pace

Scholarships

Marianna Farina
Erica Raquel Ferreira E Moura
Chiara Roncari
Roberta Teti

PhD Students

Raffaella Bullo
Lorenzo Latini
Raffaele Panzuto

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Updated on December 16, 2022

Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

segreteria 01 La Sezione Servizi Generali svolge i seguenti compiti:

Attività di supporto al Presidente e al Direttore Generale e funzioni di segreteria per il funzionamento del CdA, del Consiglio Scientifico, del Collegio dei Revisori dei Conti, e degli altri Organi di Controllo previsti dalle disposizioni vigenti
Segreteria ed Affari Generali, Pianificazione, Programmazione e OIV
Gestione Documentale Protocollo, Archivi e Archivio Storico
Trasparenza & Anticorruzione
Servizi informatici e Statistici (SIST)

International relations - support for the Presidency and the Administration Board

Giovanna Di Gennaro, Head
Valeria Aiello

Planning, programming, evaluation and payment service

Naples Seat

Marco Grimaldi, Head

Amendolara Seat

Veronica Scutari

General Affairs, Document Management, Protocol, Archives and support to the General Management

Italia Canettieri, Head
Daniela Consiglio
Chiara Coppola
Simona Sannola

IT & Statistical Services

Sede Ischia - MEDAS
Francesco Paolo Patti, Head

Sede Napoli
Luigi Migliaccio
Alfredo Piccolo

Responsible for the Prevention of Corruption and Transparency

Donatella de Pascale

Sede di Napoli

Villa Comunale
80121 - Napoli, Italy
Tel.: +39 081 5833111
Segreteria: +39 081 5833218
e-mail: stazione.zoologica(at)szn.it
ufficio.protocollo(at)cert.szn.it

segreteria 01 I Servizi Amministrativi, suddivisi in Uffici, assicurano la gestione amministrativa della SZN svolgendo tutti i compiti e le funzioni a carattere amministrativo ad essa affidate dal Direttore Generale. In particolare l’Amministrazione deve:
a) provvedere alla gestione contabile e finanziaria dell’Ente;
b) assicurare la gestione amministrativa, giuridica ed economica del personale dell’Ente;
c) provvedere alla gestione dei contratti attivi e passivi e delle forniture dell’Ente;
d) provvedere alla gestione degli affari generali;
e) provvedere a tutti gli altri adempimenti previsti dalla legge.

Accounting, Finance and Budget Office

Sede Napoli
• Salvatore Orfano, Head
• Salvatore Addezio
• Luigi De Martino
• Marco Grimaldi
• Francesca Landi
• Pier Paolo Mari
• Salvatore Scotti
• Vincenzo Signore

Human Resources Office

Sede Napoli
• Patrizia Varriale Head

• Silvia Chieffi
• Francesca Crispino
• Vincenzo Puglisi
• Raffaele Rosamilia
• Giuseppina Sorrentino

Purchasing Office

Sede Napoli
• Raffaele Sepe Head
• Isidoro De Mare
• Giuseppina Iorio
• Francesca Russo

Ferrandino Gabriele

Core Facility ‐ Infrastructure for Marine Research (IRM) deals with the provision of services and support for: collection and analysis of environmental data by the management and use of advanced oceanographic instruments; installation, maintenance and inspection of fixed underwater instruments, submerged infrastructures; management of the vessels of the Stazione Zoologica; activities of material collection, visual census and maintenance of underwater instrumentation with the help of underwater Technical Operators (OTS) and underwater Scientific Operators (OSS).The IRM Unit provides research with a high level technical-technological support and produces a portfolio of innovative activities and a continuous development of competencies. IRM2

	MEDA A Bagnoli

	MEDA B Napoli

Responsabile

Augusto Passarelli

Tel. +39 081 5833 603-604
Fax: +39 081 7641355 - +39 081 5833360

e-mail augusto.passarelli(at)szn.it

Core facility for Technological Implementation & Robotics (ITR) aims to develop prototypes of interest for research, developed on the basis of ideas and requests from the technical and scientific staff of the Zoological Station, within the activities of the Departments and of the Functional Areas, after a feasibility analysis. The unit deals with design through 3D modeling software, rapid prototyping via FDM 3D printer, realization of electronic boards and programming of microcontrollers to manage sensors and actuators, realization of graphical interfaces for prototype management, mechanical processing (drilling, turning , cutting and milling), power lines and lighting technology, as well as selecting and researching suitable materials for the required purpose. It also deals with the management, maintenance and implementation of oceanographic instrumentation in synergy with the Infrastructure for Marine research Unit (IRM).

Responsabile

Federico Corato

Tel. +39 081 5833242
e-mail federico.corato(at)szn.it

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International relations - support for the Presidency and the Administration Board

Planning, programming, evaluation and payment service

General Affairs, Document Management, Protocol, Archives and support to the General Management

IT & Statistical Services

Sede di Napoli

Administrative Services

Infrastructure for Marine Research (IRM)

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Technological Implementation & Robotics (ITR)