After achieving her school-leaving certification in scientific subjects, Dr. Giardina graduated in Biology in 2003 and in 2005 achieved her specialist degree in Experimental and Applied Biology at the University of Pavia, obtaining both degrees with full marks. Throughout her academic studies she worked part-time for the University, and precisely at the Natural Science Museum and at the Physics Library. Dr. Giardina is currently working with Prof. Marzatico on different research projects, focusing on oxidative stress and on the study of markers of free radical-induced biological damage, as well as on endogenous and exogenous antioxidant powers and on skin protection from chronoaging and photoaging.