Doctorate Martina Baldin: PhD student at University of Padua, Italy
Martina Baldin, DVM, is a passionate veterinary professional and PhD candidate at the University of Padua specializing in veterinary clinical pathology and internal medicine. Her professional journey combines intensive clinical practice with translational research aimed at improving diagnostic approaches in both companion animals and livestock. With a strong scientific background, international congress participation, and awards for academic excellence, she brings a unique balance of laboratory expertise and clinical insight to her research and professional collaborations.
Research Profile
Martina is reachable via her institutional and personal emails: martina.baldin.2@phd.unipd.it and martina.baldin@outlook.com. Based in Legnaro (PD), Italy, she is currently affiliated with the University of Padua. While her primary networking has been through academic circles, she is in the process of expanding her digital presence on platforms like LinkedIn and ResearchGate to facilitate broader scientific engagement and collaborations in veterinary science and clinical pathology.
Education
Martina obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Padua in September 2021, graduating with full honors (110/110 cum laude). Her thesis focused on the development and validation of an acute phase protein index in dogs with neoplastic diseases, reflecting her early commitment to clinical pathology and evidence-based diagnostics. She passed the Italian national veterinary qualification exam in November 2021 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Veterinary Science and Food Safety, further deepening her focus on immune mechanisms and disease biomarkers in large animals.
Research Focus
Her research is primarily centered on the innate and adaptive immune response in cattle, particularly in the context of infectious and metabolic diseases. Martina’s work involves advanced clinical pathology techniques including hematology, biochemical profiling, hormonal and coagulation studies, and cytology. She aims to explore diagnostic biomarkers and pathophysiological patterns that can enhance disease monitoring and treatment outcomes in both clinical and herd health settings. Her translational research approach bridges benchwork with practical veterinary applications, supporting both animal welfare and food safety.
Experience
Martina has accumulated diverse and progressively responsible experience in veterinary clinical and research settings. She has worked as a clinical collaborator and research grant holder at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Bologna, where she was involved in internal medicine (especially nephrology and hematology), laboratory diagnostics, emergency care, and clinical rounds. In private practice, she handled general and emergency medicine cases, including anesthesia and basic surgery. Her current doctoral role at the University of Padua allows her to combine clinical pathology research with hands-on lab work, under the guidance of leading veterinary pathologists.
Research Timeline
Martina’s research timeline reflects steady academic and clinical growth. From November 2024, she began her PhD in veterinary clinical pathology at the University of Padua. Prior to this, she collaborated from February to October 2024 at the University of Bologna in both clinical and research capacities. From February 2023 to January 2024, she held a research grant in the same institution. In 2022, she split her time between private veterinary practice in Thiene and an internship at the University of Padua’s Teaching Hospital, focusing on emergency and critical care. This timeline illustrates a consistent focus on diagnostics, internal medicine, and applied clinical research.
Awards & Honors
Martina has been recognized for her academic and research achievements throughout her career. In 2024, she was awarded Best Oral Presentation at the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ESVCP) Congress in Budapest for her presentation on the validation of a veterinary hematology analyzer. In 2019, she was one of the recipients of the “Mille e una lode” scholarship, awarded to the top 1000 students at the University of Padua. She also received the MSD Animal Health and Federation of Veterinarians of Europe scholarship, a competitive European award recognizing promising veterinary students.
Top-Noted Publication
Among Martina’s growing list of scientific contributions, her most recognized work is the oral presentation titled “Validation of Mindray BC75R-Vet hematology analyzer and comparison with Siemens ADVIA 2120i: preliminary results for canine specimens”, presented at the ESVCP Congress 2024 in Budapest. This study showcased her proficiency in clinical hematology and analytical validation, contributing to the optimization of veterinary diagnostic protocols. The presentation earned her the Best Research Oral Presentation award and marked a significant milestone in her academic and research career.
Martina Baldin is first author of the peer-reviewed article titled “Beyond Individual Acute Phase Protein Assessments: Introducing the Acute Phase Index (API) as a Prognostic Indicator in Dogs with Malignant Neoplasia”, published in Veterinary Sciences on June 1, 2025. This study presents the development and application of the Acute Phase Index (API), a novel prognostic biomarker tool that integrates acute phase protein profiles for better assessment of disease severity and prognosis in canine oncology. The article is accessible via DOI: 10.3390/vetsci12060533 and was co-authored by a multidisciplinary team of veterinary clinicians and pathologists.