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Alessandra Familiari

Roma

Summary

Innovative Researcher with strong track record in conducting comprehensive qualitative and quantitative studies. Skilled in data analysis, literature reviews, and report writing, consistently delivering actionable insights. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly. Brings strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive impactful research outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
11.2023 - Current

Consultant with permanent job at High risk pregnancy Unit

Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli
Rome
09.2020 - 11.2023

Consultant with permanent job at the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Unit High risk pregnancy Unit

IRCCS Ca’ Granda Mangiagalli Clinic
Milan
10.2018 - 09.2020

Consultant with temporary contract at High risk pregnancy Unit

Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli
Rome
05.2015 - 09.2018

Education

Residency thesis - Mid pregnancy fetal biometry, uterine artery Doppler indices and maternal demographics: role in prediction of small-for-gestational age births

07.2009

Degree in Medicine and Surgery - honors

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Rome, Italia
05.2023

One year training in fetal medicine and obstetrics -

Saint George’s Hospital London Medical School
02.2009

Skills

  • Ultrasound scans
  • Diagnostic invasive procedures
  • Amniocentesis
  • CVS
  • Cord blood transfusions
  • Intrauterine fetal stent application
  • Intrauterine treatment of laser coagulation
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Fetal cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Prenatal counselling
  • Fetal anomalies

Scientific and Academic Skills

·  Editor for the international journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica (IF: 4.544)

 

·  Editor for the international journal BMC Pregnancy and childbirth (IF: 2.94)

 

·  Editor for the International Journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology UOG (IF: 8.67)

 

·  Member of the Directive Board of Italian Society of Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound (SIEOG)

 

·  Member of the study group of maternal and fetal medicine of the Italian Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (SIGO) with the role of coordinator of multicentric randomized controlled study

 

·  Principal Investigator for the project  “Artificial Intelligence algorithm for the screening of abnormal fetal brain findings at first trimester ultrasound scan”. Acronym: AIRFRAME.

 

·  Principal Investigator of the project “RELAIS: RCT on Evaluation of Late IUGR Screening - Screening con ecografia singola versus screening con controlli seriati della crescita fetale nel terzo trimestre”: Randomized Controlled Multicentric trial on the behalf of the Italian Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (SIGO). (Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier NCT05787054)

Teaching Experience

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart - Rome

 

Teaching at the First and Fourth year of the Specialty training program at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (2021-2023)

 

Teacher at the I Level Master of “Management of urgencies and emergencies in Obstetrics”  for the year 2021/2022 and 2023.

Negli ultimi tre anni, la Dott.ssa Familiari ha ricevuto incarichi di insegnamento nei seguenti corsi:

•⁠  ⁠[MG0352] GINECOLOGIA E OSTETRICIA nel Corso di Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicina e Chirurgia (sede di Roma);

 

•⁠  ⁠[55Z206] GINECOLOGIA ED OSTETRICIA presso la Scuola di Specializzazione in Ginecologia e Ostetricia;

 

•⁠  ⁠A partire dal 2026, è previsto l’impegno anche nei tirocini professionalizzanti [MG0355] e [ML0161] nei corsi integrati di Ginecologia e Ostetricia e Maternal and Child Health Residency, in lingua italiana e inglese.

 

L’impegno della sua attività di docenza è pari ad un totale di 259 ore/anno impartite secondo modalità indicate dal Preside e in relazione al calendario stabilito degli Organi Accademici.

 

Ha inoltre svolto attività di docenza nell’ambito di Master di I e II livello :

•⁠ Docente al Master di I livello “Gestione di urgenze ed emergenze in Ostetricia” nel 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

 

• Docente al Master di II livello di Cardiologia Fetale Perinatale 2025

Ha svolto attività di tutorato e assistenza agli studenti e agli specializzandi, sia nei tirocini che in attività integrative, contribuendo alla formazione teorico-pratica con costanza e disponibilità.

Grants and Awards

October 2022 : Winner of the Italian Ministerial Tender in the “change promoting section” for a 372000 Euro funding as Principal Investigator of the project named “Artificial Intelligence algorithm for the screening of abnormal fetal brain findings at first trimester ultrasound scan”

 

October 2025: Best oral communication award ISUOG

Scientific Publications

2026 H-index 27

 

1.  “In Vitro Effect of unacylated Ghrelin and Obestatin on human luteal cell function ” . Romani F, Lanzone A, Tropea A, Familiari A, Scarinci E, Sali M, Delogu G, Catino S, Apa R. Fertil Steril. 2012 Apr;97(4):991-6. Epub 2012 Jan 29. PMID: 22285751

2.  “Effects of Drospirenone- ethinylestradiol and/or metformin on CD4+CD28 null T lymphocytes frequency in women with hyperinsulinemia having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a randomized clinical trial ". Moro F, Morciano A, Tropea A, Sagnella F, Palla C, Scarinci E, Ciardulli A, Martinez D, Familiari A, Liuzzo G, Tritarelli A, Cosentino N, Niccoli G, Crea F, Lanzone A, Apa R.Reprod Sci. 2013 May 20. PMID: 2369033

3.  “Highly purified hMG versus recombinant FSH plus recombinant LH in intrauterine insemination cycles in women ≥35 years: a RCT”. Moro F, Scarinci E, Palla C, Romani F, Familiari A, Tropea A, Leoncini E,  Lanzone A, Apa R. Hum Reprod. 2015 Jan;30(1):179-85. 

4.  “Prenatal Diagnosis Of Gollop-Wolfgang Complex.” Caforio L, Pagnotta G, Romiti A, Familiari A, Donati F, Bagolan P. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Apr;45(4):488-90. PMID: 25302853

5.  “Discordance in fetal biometry and doppler are independent predictors of the risk of perinatal loss in twin pregnancies”. Khalil AA, Khan N, Bowe S, Familiari A, Papageorghiou A, Bhide A, Thilaganathan B Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Feb 27. PMID: 25731693

6.  “Number Of Episodes Of Reduced Fetal Movements At Term: Association With Adverse Perinatal Outcome” . Scala C, Bhide A, Familiari A, Pagani G, Khalil A, Papageorghiou A, Thilaganathan B. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jul 20. PMID: 26205461

7.  “Mid Pregnancy Fetal Biometry, Uterine Artery Doppler Indices And Maternal Demographic Characteristics: Role In Prediction Of Small-For-Gestational Age Birth” . Familiari A, Bhide A, Morlando M, Scala C, Khalil A and Thilaganathan B. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2016 Feb;95(2):238-44. PMID: 26472057

8.  “Perinatal And Long-Term Outcome In Fetuses Diagnosed With Unilateral Ventriculomegaly: Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.” Scala C, Familiari A, Pinas A, Papageorghiou AT, Bhide A, Thilaganathan B, Khalil A. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Apr 19. PMID: 27091707

9.  “Mid pregnancy fetal growth, uteroplacental doppler indices and maternal demographic characteristics: role in prediction of stillbirth.” Familiari A, Scala C, Morlando M, Bhide A, Khalil A, Thilaganathan B. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2016 Sep 2. PMID: 27588413

10.  “Outcomes Associated With Isolated Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: A Meta-analysis.” D'Antonio F, Pagani G, Familiari A, Khalil A, Sagies TL, Malinger G, Leibovitz Z, Garel C, Moutard ML, Pilu G, Bhide A, Acharya G, Leombroni M, Manzoli L, Papageorghiou A, Prefumo F. Pediatrics. 2016 Sep;138(3). Review PMID: 27581855

11.  “Sensitivity of first trimester ultrasound in the detection of congenital anomalies in twin pregnancies: population study and systematic review.” D'Antonio F, Familiari A, Thilaganathan B, Papageorghiou AT, Manzoli L, Khalil A, Bhide A. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2016 Dec;95(12):1359-1367. PMID: 27622859

12.  “Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in predicting birthweight discordance in twin pregnancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. “ Leombroni M, Liberati M, Fanfani F, Pagani G, Familiari A, Buca D, Manzoli L, Scambia G, Rizzo G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov 2. PMID: 27804184

13.  “Outcome in monochorionic twin pregnancies with selective intrauterine growth restriction according to the umbilical artery Doppler pattern of the smaller twin: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Buca D, Pagani G, Rizzo G, Familiari A, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Liberati M, Fanfani F, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov 18. PMID: 27859836

14.  “The association between prenatal atrioventricular septal defects and chromosomal abnormalities.” Morlando M, Bhide A, Familiari A, Khalil A, Morales-Roselló J, Papageorghiou AT, Carvalho JS. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017 Jan. PMID: 27888703

15.  “Risk Factors for Coarctation of the Aorta on Prenatal Ultrasound: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Familiari A, Morlando M, Khalil AA, Sven-Erik S, Scala C, Rizzo G, Del Sordo G, Vassallo C, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Lanzone A, Scambia G, Acharya G, D'Antonio F. Circulation. 2017 Feb 21;135(8):772-785. PMID: 28034902

16.  “First trimester prediction of surgical outcome in abnormal invasive placenta using the cross-over sign. “ Cali G, Forlani F, Minneci G, Foti F, Di Liberto S, Familiari A, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Feb 24. PMID: 28233462

17.  “Fetal Tricuspid Regurgitation in the First Trimester as a Screening Marker for Congenital Heart Defects: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Scala C, Morlando M, Familiari A, Leone Roberti Maggiore U, Ferrero S, D'Antonio F, Khalil A.Fetal Diagn Ther. 2017;42(1):1-8. PMID: 28482343

18.  “Outcome of prenatally diagnosed fetal heterotaxy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. “ Buca DIP, Khalil A, Rizzo G, Familiari A, Di Giovanni S, Liberati M, Murgano D, Ricciardulli A, Fanfani F, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jun 1. PMID: 28603940

19.  “Outcome of Cesarean scar pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.”

Calì G, Timor-Trisch IE, Palacios-Jaraquemada J, Monteaugudo A, Buca D, Forlani F, Familiari A, Scambia G, Acharya G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jun 29. PMID: 28661021

20.  Response to Letter Regarding Article, "Risk Factors for Coarctation of the Aorta on Prenatal Ultrasound: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis". Familiari A, Morlando M, Sonesson SE, Rizzo G, Acharya G, Manzoli L, D'Antonio F.Circulation. 2017 Jul 18;136(3):338-339. PMID: 28716837

21.  “Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting the severity of abnormally invasive placentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Pagani G, Cali G, Acharya G, Timor Trisch I, Palacios-Jaraquemada J, Familiari A, Buca D, Manzoli L, Flacco ME, Fanfani F, Liberati M, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017 Sep 30. PMID: 28963728

22.  “Small fetal thymus and adverse obstetrical outcome: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.” Caissutti C, Familiari A, Khalil A, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Scambia G, Cagnacci A, D'Antonio F. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017 Oct 23. PMID: 29057456

23.  “Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in detecting the severity of abnormal invasive placenta: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Familiari A, Liberati M, Lim P, Pagani G, Cali G, Buca D, Manzoli L, Flacco ME, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017 Nov 14. PMID: 29136274

24.  “Changes in ultrasonography indicators of abnormally invasive placenta during pregnancy.” Calì G, Timor-Trisch IE, Palacios-Jaraquemada J, Monteaugudo A, Forlani F, Minneci G, Foti F, Buca D, Familiari A, Scambia G, Liberati M, D'Antonio F. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2017 Dec 2. PMID: 29197083

25.  “Oral misoprostol versus intravaginal dinoprostone for labor induction: a comparison study.” Neri C, Familiari A, Preziosi F, Vassallo C, Botta A, Lanzone A, Carducci B, Caruso A. Minerva Ginecol. 2018 Aug;70(4):378-384. PMID: 29376620

26.  “Influence of prenatal diagnosis of abnormally invasive placenta on maternal outcome: systematic review and meta-analysis.” Buca D, Liberati M, Calì G, Forlani F, Caisutti C, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Familiari A, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Apr. PMID: 29660186

27.  “Outcomes associated with fetal Parvovirus B19 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Bascietto F, Liberati M, Murgano D, Buca D, Iacovelli A, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Familiari A, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2018 May 22. PMID: 29785793

28.  “Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in detecting the depth of invasion in women at risk of abnormally invasive placenta: A prospective longitudinal study.” Cali G, Forlani F, Timor-Trisch I, Palacios-Jaraquemada J, Foti F, Minneci G, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Familiari A, Pagani G, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2018 May 25. PMID: 29797715

29.  “Risk factors for abnormally invasive placenta: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Iacovelli A, Liberati M, Khalil A, Timor-Trisch I, Leombroni M, Buca D, Milani M, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Fanfani F, Calì G, Familiari A, Scambia G, D'Antonio F. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Jul 22:1-11. PMID: 29938551

30.  “Fetal Doppler Parameters at Term in Pregnancies Affected by Gestational Diabetes: Role in the Prediction of Perinatal Outcomes.” Familiari A, Neri C, Vassallo C, Di Marco G, Garofalo S, Martino C, Degennaro V, Lanzone A. Ultraschall Med. 2018 Nov 5. PMID: 30396217

31. “Outcome of fetal duplex-collecting system: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Bascietto F, Khalil A, Rizzo G, Makatsariya A, Buca D, Silvi D, Ucci M, Liberati M, Familiari A, D’Antonio F. Prenat Diagn. 2020 Mar;40(4):424-431. PMID: 31834636

32. “Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC): a multicentre study on prognostic factors and feasibility.” Familiari A, Neri C, Caruso A, Airoldi C, Barone-Adesi F, Zanconato G, Bolomini G, and Presti F. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2020 Feb;301(2):509-515. PMID: 32048032

34. “Adverse intrapartum outcome in pregnancies complicated by small for gestational age and late fetal growth restriction undergoing induction of labor with Dinoprostone, Misoprostol or mechanical methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Familiari A, Khalil A, Rizzo G, Odibo A, Vergani P, Buca D, Hidaka N, Di Mascio D, Nwabuobi C, Simeone S, Mecacci F, Visentin S, Cosmi E, Liberati M, D'Amico A, Flacco ME, Martellucci CA, Manzoli L, Nappi L, Iacovella C, Bahlmann F, Melchiorre K, Scambia G, Berghella V, D'Antonio F. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Sep;252:455-467. PMID: 32738675

35. “Outcome of fetuses with congenital cytomegalovirus infection and normal ultrasound at diagnosis: systematic review and meta-analysis.” D Buca , D Di Mascio , G Rizzo , A Giancotti , A D'Amico , M Leombroni , A Makatsarya , A Familiari , M Liberati, L Nappi , M E Flacco , L Manzoli , L J Salomon , G Scambia , F D'Antonio. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Apr;57(4):551-559. doi: 10.1002/uog.23143. Epub 2021 Mar 9. PMID: 33030767

36. “Role of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging in fetuses with isolated mild or moderate ventriculomegaly in the era of neurosonography: international multicenter study”. ENSO Working Group. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Sep;56(3):340-347. doi: 10.1002/uog.21974. PMID: 31917496

37. “Cell-free DNA analysis of maternal blood in prenatal screening for chromosomal microdeletions and microduplications: a systematic review. “ Familiari A, Boito S, Rembouskos G, Ischia B, Accurti V, FabiettiI , VolpeP , Persico N. Prenat Diagn 2021 Mar 12. doi: 10.1002/pd.5928. PMID: 33710639

38. “Maternal and perinatal outcomes in high compared to low risk pregnancies complicated by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection (phase 2): the World Association of Perinatal Medicine working group on coronavirus disease 2019.” Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 Feb 20;3(4):100329.

39. “Reference values for pulsatility index of fetal anterior and posterior cerebral arteries in prolonged pregnancy.” Rosati P, Buongiorno S, Salvi S, Lanzone A , Familiari A. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Mar;49(3):199-204. PMID: 33501682

40. “Microbiome and Gestational Diabetes: Interactions with Pregnancy Outcome and Long-Term Infant Health.” Neri C, Serafino E, Morlando M, Familiari A. J Diabetes Res. 2021 Nov 25;2021:9994734. PMID: 34869780

41. “The complex relationship between infertility and female genital tract cancer: A review.” Familiari A, Gallitelli V, Biscione A, De Marco G, Conte C, Dindinosante M,  Corrado G, Fagotti A, Gallotta V, Scambia G. Urologia. 2021 Aug 2:3915603211036426. PMID: 34338095

42. “Definition, diagnosis and management of fetal lower urinary tract obstruction: consensus of the ERKNet CAKUT-Obstructive Uropathy Work Group.” Valentina Capone, Nicola Persico, Alfredo Berrettini, Stèphane Decramer, Erika Adalgisa De Marco, Diego De Palma, Alessandra Familiari, Wout Feitz, Maria Herthelius, Vytis Kazlauskas , Max Liebau, Gianantonio Manzoni, Michal Maternik, Giovanni Mosiello, Joost Peter Schanstra, Johan Vande Walle, Elke Wühl, Elisa Ylinen, Aleksandra Zurowska, Franz Schaefer, Giovanni Montini. Nat Rev Urol. 2022 Feb 8. PMID: 35136187

43. “Antenatal corticosteroids and perinatal outcome in late fetal growth restriction: analysis of prospective cohort”. A Familiari , R Napolitano, G H A Visser, C Lees, H Wolf, F Prefumo , TRUFFLE 2 Feasibility Study investigators. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Nov 22. PMID: 36412975

44. “The Italian guidelines on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology: Executive summary of recommendations for practice”. Aprile A, Calì G, Chianchiano N, Chiappa V, Corbella P, D'Addario V, Dall'Asta A, De Robertis V, Exacustos C, Familiari A, Fichera A, Formigoni C, Frusca T, Ghi T, Guerriero S, Iuculano A, Labate F, Martinelli P, Monni G, Morlando M, Nonino F, Olivieri C, Paladini D, Peddes C, Prefumo F, Rizzo G, Rustico M, Sarno L, Sciacovelli I, Sciarrone A, Stampalija T, Taddei F, Todros T, Valensise H, Vergani P, Volpe N, Volpe P, Votino C, Bettoncelli G, Bracalente G, Collini Ceccatelli M, Costantini M, D'Aloia A, Ferrazzi E, Giorlandino C, Locci M, Verrotti di Pianella C, Viora E, Zoia R, Bilardo K, Vicar M. The Italian Society For Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology Sieog

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 Dec;279:176-182. PMID: 36351360

45. “Multiple Pregnancy and the Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Retrospective Analysis in a Tertiary Level Center of Care”. di Marco G, Bevilacqua E, Passananti E, Neri C, Airoldi C, Maccarrone A, Ciavarro V, Lanzone A, Familiari A. Diagnostics. 2023 Jan 26;13(3):446. PMID: 36766551

46. “Maternal position during the second stage of labor and maternal-neonatal outcomes in nulliparous women: a retrospective cohort study” Familiari A, Neri C, Passananti E, di Marco G, Felici F, Ranieri E, Flacco ME, Lanzone A. AJOG Glob Rep. 2023 Jan 17;3(1):100160. PMID: 36825260

47. “B-cell-activating factor (BAFF) and platelet-activating factor (PAF) in pregnancies complicated by maternal obesity and diabetes: a preliminary study”. Caterina Neri , Alessandra Ciliberti , Davide Archelao Dessì , Chiara Airoldi , Katia Basello , Andrea Costanzi , Alessandra Familiari , Chiara Tersigni , Mattia Cappelletti , Attilio Francesco Speciani , Antonio Lanzone. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2023 Dec;36(2):2272010. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2023.2272010. Epub 2023 Oct 23.

48. “The impact of placental anastomoses and umbilical cord insertions' sites on monochorionic twin pregnancy outcomes: Evidence from color-dye injection studies.”

Bonanni G, Airoldi C, Romanzi F, Passananti E, Torcia E, Di Marco G, Felici F, Familiari A, Meli F, Visconti D, Lanzone A, Bevilacqua E. Placenta. 2023 Nov;143:110-116. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2023.10.007. Epub 2023 Oct 21.

49. “Maternal and fetal outcomes after planned cesarean or vaginal delivery in twin pregnancy: a comparison between 2 third level birth centers.” Bevilacqua E, Torcia E, Meli F, Josse J, Bonanni G, Olivier C, Romanzi F, Carlin A, Familiari A, Jani JC, Lanzone A, Badr DA. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2024 Dec;37(1):2350676. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2350676. Epub 2024 May 9.

50. Cardinali F, Panunzi C, D'Antonio F, Khalil A, Spinillo A, Arossa A, Familiari A, Pagani G, Resta S, Rizzo G. Role of Cerebroplacental Ratio in Predicting the Outcome of Pregnancies Complicated by Diabetes. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2024;51(1):55-65.

51. Bonanni G, Longo VL, Airoldi C, Meli F, Familiari A, Romanzi F, Pellegrino M, Visconti D, Serio A, Lanzone A, Bevilacqua E. Is the mental health of couples with twins more at risk? Results from an Italian cohort study. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Jan 29;15:1284090.

52. Torcia E, Familiari A, Passananti E, di Marco G, Romanzi F, Trapani M, Visconti D, Lanzone A, Bevilacqua E. Ductus Venosus Agenesis in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction: When to Deliver? Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 Sep 26;14(19):2147. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14192147.

53. Passananti E, Bevilacqua E, Di Marco G, Felici F, Trapani M, Ciavarro V, Di Ilio C, Lanzone A, Familiari A. Management and outcome of fetal abdominal cyst in first trimester: systematic review of the literature. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Dec;64(6):721-729. doi: 10.1002/uog.27663.

54. Bevilacqua E, Torcia E, Meli F, Josse J, Bonanni G, Olivier C, Romanzi F, Carlin A, Familiari A, Jani JC, Lanzone A, Badr DA. Maternal and fetal outcomes after planned cesarean or vaginal delivery in twin pregnancy: a comparison between 2 third level birth centers. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2024 Dec;37(1):2350676. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2350676. Epub 2024 May 9. PMID: 38724257.

55. Zorzato P, Torcia E, Carlin A, Familiari A, Cosmi E, Visentin S, Bevilacqua E, Jani JC, Badr DA. Comparison of two aspirin doses for the prophylaxis of pre-eclampsia in twin pregnancy: a multicentre retrospective study with propensity score matching. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Jan 7:S0002-9378(25)00006-7.

56. Giorgione V, Trapani M, Lopian M, Brutto M, Ferrante MG, Bhide A, Jani JC, Badr DA, Ghi T, Thilaganathan B, Familiari A, Bevilacqua E. Predicting Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Dichorionic Twin Pregnancies: A Multicentre Cohort Study. BJOG. 2025 Jun;132(7):983-990. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.18125. Epub 2025 Mar 7. PMID: 40051381; PMCID: PMC12051245.

57. “Prenatal Evaluation of Scrotal Masses: A Systematic Literature Review”. Romanzi F, Ilio CD, Airoldi C, Anderson G, Torcia E, Felici F, Alesi MV, Cottone R, Marco GD, Passananti E, Familiari A, Ghi T, Bevilacqua E. Prenat Diagn. 2025 Sep 26. doi: 10.1002/pd.6898. PMID: 41013851.

58. “Antenatal Corticosteroids in Early and Late Fetal Growth Restriction”. Tosto V, Scala C, Fratelli N, Fichera A, Familiari A, Londero AP, Ramenghi LA, Prefumo F.. J Clin Med. 2025 Jul 9;14(14):4876. doi: 10.3390/jcm14144876. PMID: 40725567; PMCID: PMC12294929.

59. “Single versus longitudinal scans in the third trimester: a multicenter randomized clinical trial on screening for late-onset intrauterine fetal growth restriction (The RELAIS Study)”. Familiari A, Stampalija T, Prefumo F, di Marco G, Ferrante MG, Bevilacqua E, Zamagni G, Monasta L, Tiralongo G, Valensise H, Morlando M, Sarno L, Di Mascio D, Mappa I, Rizzo G, Visentin S, Fichera A, Radaelli T, Thilaganathan B, Scambia G, Ghi T, Ferrazzi E. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,2025, ISSN 0002-9378, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2025.11.027

60. “Adverse perinatal outcomes in twins: comparison of intertwin fetal size discordance vs singleton and twin fetal growth charts”. Giorgione V, Lopian M, Trapani M, Brutto M, Ferrante MG, Bhide A, Jani JC, Badr DA, Ghi T, Bevilacqua E, Familiari A#, Thilaganathan B#. ( #Joint last authors). Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Dec 4. doi: 10.1002/uog.70139. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41346036.

61. “Oxytocin dosing during trial of labor after cesarean to minimize the risk of uterine rupture: a systematic review and meta-analysis”. Nicolì P, Gulersen M, Beacham J, Hochler H, Familiari A, Locatelli A, Abraham C, Cicinelli E, Vitagliano A, Berghella V. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025 Nov 13;8(1):101846. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101846. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41241095.

62. “The Postnatal outcomES of Fetal Cortical mAlformations (PESCA) Study: A Multicentre Historical Cohort Study”. Abadia-Cuchi N, Felici F, Arulkumaran S, Khan F, Frassanito P, Dall'Asta A, di Pasquo E, Bevilacqua E, Bhide A, Ghi T, Martucci M, Gaudino S, Thilaganathan B, Familiari A. BJOG. 2025 Dec 15. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.70111. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41392638.

63. “Prediction of Adverse Perinatal Outcome in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancy Using Fetal Biometry and Doppler Data: A Multicentre Cohort Study”.  Lopian M, Giorgione V, Trapani M, Brutto M, Ferrante MG, Bhide A, Jani JC, Badr DA, Ghi T, Bevilacqua E, Thilaganathan B, Familiari A. BJOG. 2025 Dec 16. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.70116. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41402970.

64. “Development of a deep learning algorithm for posterior fossa abnormality recognition on first- trimester US screening scans: AIRFRAME study part 1." Familiari A, Di Ilio C, Dall’Asta A, Corno E, Ramirez Zegarra R, Di Pasquo E, Fanelli T, Minopoli M, Thilaganathan B, Scala C, Prefumo F, Raffaelli R, Bovino A, Quarello E, Binder J, Falcone V, Grisolia G, Ramkrishna J, Meagher S, Tran HE, Bizzarri C, Vagni M, Boldrini L, Volpe P and Ghi T. Accepted on Radiology AI (accepted on Radiology AI) .

Timeline

Researcher

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
11.2023 - Current

Consultant with permanent job at High risk pregnancy Unit

Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli
09.2020 - 11.2023

Consultant with permanent job at the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Unit High risk pregnancy Unit

IRCCS Ca’ Granda Mangiagalli Clinic
10.2018 - 09.2020

Consultant with temporary contract at High risk pregnancy Unit

Fondazione Policlinico Agostino Gemelli
05.2015 - 09.2018

Residency thesis - Mid pregnancy fetal biometry, uterine artery Doppler indices and maternal demographics: role in prediction of small-for-gestational age births

Degree in Medicine and Surgery - honors

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

One year training in fetal medicine and obstetrics -

Saint George’s Hospital London Medical School
Alessandra Familiari