Phd in ENDOCRINOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Research: First-Trimester Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A New Scoring System Based on Maternal Characteristics and PAPP-A — A Prospective Study

Adele Vasta, MD Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology | PhD Candidate in Endocrinological Sciences Sapienza University of Rome, Italy Medical doctor specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology with clinical and research activity focused on maternal–fetal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, and advanced obstetric ultrasound. PhD candidate in Endocrinological Sciences at Sapienza University of Rome. She completed international training at the Fetal Medicine Foundation Belgium (CHU Brugmann, Brussels) and obtained the Diplôme Interuniversitaire in Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound at Sorbonne Université in Paris. Author of scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of maternal–fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis. Research interests: • Maternal–fetal medicine • Prenatal diagnosis • Fetal ultrasound imaging • Early prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus Personal information: Date of birth: February 14, 1994 Place of birth: Catania, Italy Residence: Rome, Italy Email: adele.vasta@uniroma1.it PEC: vasta.adele@omceoromapec.it ORCID: 0000-0002-6380-3009 Scopus Author ID: 57738244100 Current position: Consultant Obstetrician–Gynecologist San Paolo Hospital – Civitavecchia, Italy 2024 – present Academic education: PhD in Endocrinological Sciences Sapienza University of Rome 2022 – ongoing Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology Sapienza University of Rome 2024 — 70/70 cum laude Degree in Medicine and Surgery Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome 2018 — 110/110 cum laude Medical License University of Rome Tor Vergata 2019 Registered with the Order of Physicians and Dentists of Rome. 2019 PhD research project: First-Trimester Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A New Scoring System Based on Maternal Characteristics and PAPP-A — A Prospective Study The research project is aimed at developing and validating a predictive model for the early screening of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the first trimester of pregnancy. International training: Clinical and Research Fellowship Fetal Medicine Foundation Belgium CHU Brugmann – Brussels 2023 Clinical and research training in advanced fetal medicine, with a focus on: • advanced fetal ultrasound • prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies • multidisciplinary management of high-risk pregnancies Advanced specialist training: Diplôme Interuniversitaire (DIU) Gynecological and Obstetric Ultrasound Sorbonne Université – Paris 2023–2024 The 11–13 Weeks Scan – Certification Fetal Medicine Foundation 2023 Evaluation des pratiques professionnelles Collège Français d’Échographie Foetale 2024 Academic activity: Clinical Tutor – Degree Program in Medicine and Surgery Sapienza University of Rome Channel A – Academic Year 2024/2025 Clinical teaching support for students in obstetrics and gynecology. Scientific publications: Vasta A, Arcieri F, Borza S, Volpe G, Rivabene M, D'Ambrosio V, Corigliano MC, Di Mascio D, Rizzo G, Giancotti A. Maternal, Behavioral, and Environmental Factors Associated with Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Pregnancy in Italy: A Case-Control Study. Diagnostics (Basel). 2026 Feb 19;16(4):606. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics16040606. PMID: 41750754; PMCID: PMC12939549. Arcieri F, Vasta A, Sorrenti S, Volpe G, D'Ambrosio V, Di Mascio D, Natale F, Manganaro L, Liuzzi G, Corigliano MC, Bertolini S, Borza S, Camerino C, Rizzo G, Giancotti A. Antenatal Imaging and Neonatal Outcome in Infants with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: The Effect of Valaciclovir. J Clin Med. 2026 Jan 19;15(2):809. doi: 10.3390/jcm15020809. PMID: 41598745; PMCID: PMC12842039. Derme M, Vasta A, Tibaldi V, Galoppi P, D'Ambrosio V, Di Mascio D, Mappa I, Ennaciri S, Esposito M, Demarco V, Giancotti A, Rizzo G. Diagnosis of Spontaneous Massive Fetomaternal Hemorrhage: A Case Report and Literature Review. J Clin Ultrasound. 2025 Oct;53(8):1860-1875. doi: 10.1002/jcu.24062. Epub 2025 May 8. PMID: 40342062; PMCID: PMC12497678. Derme M, Demarco V, Vasta A, Galoppi P, Mappa I, Rizzo G. Zigzag Fetal Heart Rate Pattern in an Uncomplicated Pregnancy with Dual Intrauterine Infection Detected During Labor with Intact Membranes: A Case Report. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Jul 17;13(14):1726. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13141726. PMID: 40724751; PMCID: PMC12294664. Derme M, Vasta A, Corigliano MC, Arnò A, D'Ambrosio V, Di Mascio D, Rizzo G, Giancotti A. Isolated Fetal Liver Calcifications: Case Report and Literature Review. J Clin Ultrasound. 2025 Jan;53(1):163-168. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23884. Epub 2024 Oct 28. PMID: 39467273. Vasta, A., D'Ambrosio, V., Di Mascio, D., Bottillo, I., Formicola, D., Bacigalupo, F., Grammatico, P., Pizzuti, A., Rizzo, G. and Giancotti, A. (2024), EP18.19: Prenatal diagnosis of Cantú syndrome during the second trimester due to a novel ABCC9 pathogenic variant: a case report. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 64: 287-287. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.28755 D'Ambrosio, V., Lobozzo, B., Sorrenti, S., D'Alberti, E., Vasta, A., Di Mascio, D., Liuzzi, G., Rizzo, G. and Giancotti, A. (2024), EP04.06: Effectiveness and safety of valacyclovir in primary CMV infection during pregnancy. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 64: 130-131. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.28095 Vena F, Mazza A, Bartolone M, Vasta A, D'Alberti E, Di Mascio D, D'Ambrosio V, Volpe G, Signore F, Pizzuti A, Giancotti A. Hyperechogenic fetal bowel: Current evidence-based prenatal diagnosis and management. J Clin Ultrasound. 2023 Sep;51(7):1172-1178. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23528. Epub 2023 Aug 8. PMID: 37553773. Vena, F., D'Aberti, E., Bartolone, M., Vasta, A., Mazza, A., D'Ambrosio, V., Di Mascio, D., Pizzuti, A. and Giancotti, A. (2023), EP01.16: Congenital heart diseases and genetics: a prospective cohort study. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 62: 96-97. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.26602 Vena, F., D'Aberti, E., Vasta, A., Bartolone, M., Mazza, A., D'Ambrosio, V., Di Mascio, D., Pizzuti, A. and Giancotti, A. (2023), EP10.11: Pitfalls in growth assessment and prenatal surveillance in fetuses with abdominal wall defects. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 62: 154-155. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.26773 Bartolone, M., Vena, F., D'Alberti, E., Vasta, A., D'Ambrosio, V., Di Mascio, D., Brunelli, R., Pizzuti, A. and Giancotti, A. (2023), EP24.35: Ultrasound prenatal diagnosis of congenital cardiac septal defects: genetic association and perinatal outcome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 62: 259-259. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.27084 Vena F, Bartolone M, D'Alberti E, Vasta A, Mazza A, D'Ambrosio V, Mascio DD, Sulce B, Pajno C, Brunelli R, Pizzuti A, Giancotti A. Echocardiographic features and outcome of restrictive foramen ovale in fetuses with and without cardiac malformations: Literature review. J Clin Ultrasound. 2023 Feb;51(2):240-248. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23304. Epub 2022 Dec 5. PMID: 36468281. Vena, F., Bartolone, M., D'Aberti, E., Vasta, A., Mazza, A., Di Mascio, D., Pizzuti, A., D'Ambrosio, V. and Giancotti, A. (2022), OC01.09: Prenatal diagnosis of restrictive fetal foramen ovale: a systematic review. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 60: 3-3. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.24992 Galli V, Mancino P, Santangelo G, Vasta A, Giannini A, D’Oria O, et al. Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure and Cold Knife Conization: which is the best? A large retrospective study. Italian Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics. 2022; 34: 120–125. https://doi.org/10.36129/jog.2022.22 Languages: Italian — native English — C2 French — C1 Institutional roles: Resident Representative School of Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology Sapienza University of Rome 2020–2022 Representative on the Council of the Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences Sapienza University of Rome 2021–2023 Volunteering: International Workcamp Valle del Cañete – Peru Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome / Caritas / Condoray 2015