Background

Costantini, Vincenzo was born on April 23, 1958 in Bari, Italy. Son of Antonio Costantini and Nunziata Lonigro.

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine summa cum laude, University Bari, Valenzano, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy in Observatory, Veterinary Gyn., University Perugia, Italy, 1989.

Career

Veterinary director Center San Francisco Veterinary Hospital, Adelfia, Italy, 1989—2004. Professor, avian reproduction University Bari, Valenzano, 2004—2005, 2007—2010, postdoctoral researcher, human & animal biology reproduction, 2006—2007, consultant researcher, assisted reproduction & Ex situ conservation programs endangered avian species, since 2009, Mountain Community Monte Amiata, Breeding Center Endangered Raptors, Rocchetta di Fazio, Italy, 2007—2008, since 2010. Consultant researcher veterinary, assisted reproduction & Ex situ conservation programs endangered avian species Wildlife Rehabilitation & Breeding Center, Apulia Region, Italy, since 2009.

Reserve officer Army Veterinary Corps., 1985-1986, Italy.

Achievements

• Achievements include research in avian artificial insemination techniques, DNA sexing. Invention of a new slow-release GnRH analogue implant to induce gonadal activity in non-breeding male and female bird.

Connections

Married Isabella Di Nanna, May 6, 1989. Children: Antonio, Marianna.

father:

Antonio Costantini

mother:

Nunziata Lonigro

spouse:

Isabella Di Nanna

children:

Antonio Costantini

Marianna Costantini