**Alessandra Ammazzalorso**

Alessandra Ammazzalorso is an associate professor of medicinal chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti–Pescara (Italy). She obtained her degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same university. Her research activities address the synthesis of small molecules endowed with biological activity. In detail, her studies are focused on compounds targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, with special attention paid to the antitumor potential of their agonists and antagonists. She is also involved in the identification of enzyme inhibitors as anticancer agents.

Her research activity is documented by 82 papers in international, peer-reviewed journals, several contributions to scientific meetings, and participation in international and national research projects. She is also a reviewer for several high-ranked medicinal chemistry journals, and she serves as an editorial board member of international journals.
