Best Review Paper Award
Serena Altamura — University of L’Aquila, Italy
Serena Altamura is a researcher affiliated with the University of L’Aquila whose scholarly work includes research on biological mechanisms associated with skin aging, dermal fibroblast function, oxidative stress, inflammation, and regenerative approaches. Her documented research contributions include collaborative studies addressing cellular and tissue-level aspects of skin aging and experimental approaches for evaluating interventions. [1] [2]
Abstract
Serena Altamura is a researcher at the University of L’Aquila whose scholarly activities include investigation of biological mechanisms relevant to skin aging and regenerative research. Her collaborative publications address dermal fibroblast responses, oxidative stress, inflammatory pathways, formulation effects, and experimental models used to examine aging-associated changes. Recent work involving three-dimensional skin models further reflects interest in improving the biological relevance of preclinical research approaches. [1] [2] [3] Within this context, the Best Review Paper Award recognizes scholarly review activity that contributes to structured understanding of evidence, methods, mechanisms, and emerging directions in skincare research.
Keywords
Skin aging biomarkers; skin aging research; dermal fibroblasts; oxidative stress; inflammatory pathways; regenerative skincare; three-dimensional skin models; cellular aging; extracellular matrix; review research; dermatological science; skincare innovation; biomolecular mechanisms; experimental models; evidence-based skincare.
Introduction
Skin aging is a multifactorial biological process involving progressive alterations in cellular activity, extracellular matrix organization, oxidative balance, inflammatory signaling, and tissue functionality. Contemporary research increasingly combines molecular investigations with advanced experimental models to understand these mechanisms. Altamura’s documented collaborative research intersects with these themes, particularly through studies examining dermal fibroblast aging and experimental strategies for evaluating skin-related interventions. [2] [3]
Research Profile
Altamura’s research profile, as represented in the supplied bibliometric information, comprises 25 documents, 225 citations, and an h-index of 8. Her stated subject area for this recognition is skin aging biomarkers. Published collaborative work places her research within the broader fields of cellular biology, regenerative research, dermatological science, and experimental evaluation of interventions affecting aging-related biological processes. [1]
Research Contributions
The documented research contributions associated with Altamura include participation in studies of human dermal fibroblast aging, oxidative and inflammatory mechanisms, and approaches designed to evaluate biological responses to innovative formulations. A 2024 study examined a poly-component formulation in adult and aged human dermal fibroblasts, while another review evaluated three-dimensional models for investigating human skin aging and preventive or reparative approaches. [2] [3]
Publications
Selected publications involving Serena Altamura demonstrate a research trajectory connected to skin aging and experimental dermatological science. Her publication record includes collaborative work on poly-component formulations and dermal fibroblast responses, as well as a descriptive review of three-dimensional models for skin aging research. A 2025 publication also investigated the effects of a Streptococcus thermophilus lysate on aging-related processes in human dermal fibroblasts. [2] [3] [4]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric indicators record 225 citations across 25 documents and an h-index of 8, providing quantitative indicators of scholarly visibility. These metrics should be interpreted alongside publication quality, methodological contribution, collaboration, and relevance to the research field rather than as independent measures of scientific significance. The cited publications demonstrate engagement with contemporary questions in skin aging, cellular responses, and experimental research models. [1] [3]
Award Suitability
The Best Review Paper Award is appropriately considered in relation to the quality, originality, methodological rigor, synthesis, and scholarly usefulness of a review contribution. Altamura’s involvement in a 2024 descriptive review addressing three-dimensional models for human skin aging provides a relevant scholarly basis for consideration, particularly because the work examines methodological approaches for studying preventive and reparative strategies. [3] Final award decisions should remain subject to the organizer’s formal eligibility and peer-review criteria. [5]
Conclusion
Serena Altamura’s documented scholarly activities align with contemporary research into skin aging, cellular mechanisms, dermal fibroblast biology, and experimental models. Her collaborative publication record includes review and research articles addressing mechanisms and approaches relevant to skincare science. On the supplied evidence, her research profile provides a reasonable academic basis for consideration under a Best Review Paper Award focused on evidence synthesis and innovation in skin aging research. [2] [3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Serena Altamura, Author ID 58167276000. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58167276000
- Augello, F. R., Lombardi, F., Ciafarone, A., Ciummo, V., Altamura, S., et al. (2024). Efficacy of an Innovative Poly-Component Formulation in Counteracting Human Dermal Fibroblast Aging by Influencing Oxidative and Inflammatory Pathways. Biomedicines, 12(9), 2030.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12092030
- Lombardi, F., Augello, F. R., Ciafarone, A., Ciummo, V., Altamura, S., Cinque, B., & Palumbo, P. (2024). 3D Models Currently Proposed to Investigate Human Skin Aging and Explore Preventive and Reparative Approaches: A Descriptive Review. Biomolecules, 14(9), 1066.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14091066
- Augello, F. R., Lombardi, F., Ciafarone, A., Altamura, S., Artone, S., Cinque, B., Palumbo, P., et al. (2025). Streptococcus thermophilus CNCM I-5570 lysate counteracts the aging process in human dermal fibroblast cells by neutralizing harmful free radicals and impacting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 185, 117975.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2025.117975
- Altamura, S. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7146-3852