World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Francesco Bernardi

Francesco Bernardi

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
49
Citations
11795
World Ranking
17894
National Ranking
571

Overview

Francesco Bernardi is affiliated with the University of Ferrara in Italy and has contributed extensively to the field of medicine, with a focus on hematology. Their research spans a variety of subfields including molecular biology, genetics, cardiology and cardiovascular medicine, as well as pulmonary and respiratory medicine.

Their scholarly work covers multiple key topics within hematology and related areas. These include:

  • Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
  • Hemophilia Treatment and Research
  • Platelet Disorders and Treatments
  • Blood properties and coagulation
  • Blood groups and transfusion
  • Cancer-related gene regulation
  • Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema

Bernardi's recent published papers illustrate a focus on coagulation factors and their clinical implications. Notable papers include:

  • Biochemical, molecular and clinical aspects of coagulation factor VII and its role in hemostasis and thrombosis, 2021, Haematologica
  • Basophil Blood Cell Count Is Associated With Enhanced Factor II Plasma Coagulant Activity and Increased Risk of Mortality in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Not Only Neutrophils as Prognostic Marker in Ischemic Heart Disease, 2021, Journal of the American Heart Association
  • F9 missense mutations impairing factor IX activation are associated with pleiotropic plasma phenotypes, 2021, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  • Hemostasis components in cerebral amyloid angiopathy and Alzheimer's disease, 2021, Neurological Sciences
  • Rehabilitation Improves Mitochondrial Energetics in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: The Significant Role of Robot-Assisted Gait Training and of the Personalized Intensity, 2020, Diagnostics

Their work has been featured predominantly in specialized journals such as the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Thrombosis Research, Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Bleeding Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, and Haematologica. These venues represent the focus and audience of their research efforts.

Bernardi has collaborated frequently with a core group of coauthors, including Barbara Lunghi, Marcello Baroni, Nicola Martinelli, Alessio Branchini, and Giovanna Marchetti. These collaborations have contributed to advancing knowledge in hematology and related biomedical sciences.

Best Publications

  • Genome-wide association of early-onset myocardial infarction with single nucleotide polymorphisms and copy number variants.

    Sekar Kathiresan;Benjamin F Voight;Shaun Purcell;Kiran Musunuru

  • Mutations in GJB6 cause nonsyndromic autosomal dominant deafness at DFNA3 locus

    Anna Grifa;Carsten A. Wagner;Lucrezia D'Ambrosio;Salvatore Melchionda

  • Protein C deficiency : a database of mutations, 1995 update. On behalf of the Subcommittee on Plasma Coagulation Inhibitors of the Scientific and Standardization committee of the ISTH

    Reitsma Ph;Bernardi F;Doig Rg;Gandrille S

  • Polymorphisms in the Factor VII Gene and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

    Domenico Girelli;Carla Russo;Paolo Ferraresi;Oliviero Olivieri

  • A factor V genetic component differing from factor V R506Q contributes to the activated protein C resistance phenotype

    F. Bernardi;E.M. Faioni;E.M. Faioni;E. Castoldi;E. Castoldi;B. Lunghi;B. Lunghi

  • No evidence of association between prothrombotic gene Polymorphisms and the development of acute myocardial infarction at a young age

    P. M. Mannucci;P. A. Merlini;D. Ardissino;C. Barzuini

  • Factor VII gene polymorphisms contribute about one third of the factor VII level variation in plasma.

    Francesco Bernardi;Giovanna Marchetti;Mirko Pinotti;Paolo Arcieri

  • Factor VII Deficiency

    Guglielmo Mariani;Francesco Bernardi

  • Resistance to activated protein C in nine thrombophilic families : interference in a protein S functional assay

    E M Faioni;F Franchi;D Asti;E Sacchi

  • Detection of new polymorphic markers in the factor V gene : association with factor V levels in plasma

    B Lunghi;L Iacoviello;D Gemmati;M G Dilasio

  • The Heterozygous 20210 G/A Prothrombin Genotype Is Associated With Early Venous Thrombosis in Inherited Thrombophilias and Is Not Increased in Frequency in Artery Disease

    P. Ferraresi;G. Marchetti;C. Legnani;E. Cavallari

  • Resistance to activated protein C in healthy women taking oral contraceptives.

    Oliviero Olivieri;Simonetta Friso;Franco Manzato;Anna Guella

  • Protein S deficiency: a database of mutations--summary of the first update.

    S. Gandrille;D. Borgel;N. Sala;Y. Epinosa-Parrilla

  • Thrombosis in inherited factor VII deficiency

    G. Mariani;F. H. Herrmann;S. Schulman;A. Batorova

  • A polymorphism in the 5' region of coagulation factor VII gene (F7) caused by an inserted decanucleotide.

    G. Marchetti;P. Patracchini;M. Papacchini;M. Ferrati

  • Contribution of Factor VII Genotype to Activated FVII Levels Differences in Genotype Frequencies Between Northern and Southern European Populations

    F. Bernardi;P. Arcieri;R. M. Bertina;F. Chiarotti

  • Polymorphisms at LDLR locus may be associated with coronary artery disease through modulation of coagulation factor VIII activity and independently from lipid profile.

    Nicola Martinelli;Domenico Girelli;Barbara Lunghi;Mirko Pinotti

  • PvuII RFLP inside the human estrogen receptor gene.

    A. Castagnoli;I. Maestri;F. Bernardi;L. Del Senno

  • Daily and Circadian Rhythms of Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor and Factor VII Activity

    Mirko Pinotti;Cristiano Bertolucci;Francesco Portaluppi;Ilaria Colognesi

  • Protein C deficiency: a database of mutations. For the Protein C & S Subcommittee of the Scientific and Standardization Committee of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

    P. H. Reitsma;S. R. Poort;F. Bernardi;S. Gandrille

Frequent Co-Authors

Domenico Girelli
Domenico Girelli University of Verona
Roberto Gambari
Roberto Gambari University of Ferrara
Antonio Girolami
Antonio Girolami University of Padua
Robert Zivadinov
Robert Zivadinov University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Stefano Volinia
Stefano Volinia University of Ferrara
Bianca Weinstock-Guttman
Bianca Weinstock-Guttman University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Flora Peyvandi
Flora Peyvandi University of Milan
Paolo Pinton
Paolo Pinton University of Ferrara
Niels Bergsland
Niels Bergsland University at Buffalo, State University of New York
David Neil Cooper
David Neil Cooper Cardiff University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

If you're interested in Biology or Biochemistry, there are a variety of online degrees and career pathways that can help you launch a fulfilling role in the healthcare field. For example, students seeking hands-on, patient-centered careers may consider exploring ultrasound tech programs online for training in diagnostic medical sonography.

Another option is pursuing an associate’s degree through online associate radiology tech programs, which prepare graduates for essential positions in medical imaging. Those interested in nutrition and wellness might look into the best dietitian programs, which typically require a strong science background and lead to a variety of career opportunities in healthcare and health education.

Financial considerations are also important when choosing your educational path. Aspiring healthcare workers should research available assistance, such as financial aid for medical assistant programs, to help offset the costs of tuition and certification.

Whether you lean toward laboratory work, patient care, or nutrition, these online pathways can help you build a solid foundation for a career in the life sciences or allied health.

Best Scientists Citing Francesco Bernardi

Trending Scientists