VS runs the MDS Unit- Hematology- AOUC, Florence. Her interests are focused on clinical and translational research in MDS and elderly AML. Author of > 250 peer-reviewed papers, member of the Editorial board of Leukemia, Blood Neoplasia, and past member of Editorial board of Blood journal. Documented reviewer for high impact factor scientific journals. Invited speaker at international meetings including: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO 2007, 2024 and 2025 educational sessions), American Society of Hematology (ASH 2012, 2016, 2023: educational sessions), European Haematology Association (EHA 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025: educational sessions) and national haematology societies of several countries.