EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2024 – Present: PhD Student in Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences – University of Bologna, Italy.
2023: Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology – University of Bologna, Italy.
2021: Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology – University of Bologna, Italy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• November 2024 – Present: PhD Student
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna - Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences; P.zza di Porta San Donato 2, 40126 Bologna
Research project: Optimization of Gene Therapy Protocols Based on Hematopoietic Stem Cells for the Treatment of CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
Supervisor: Dr. Giorgio Medici Co-supervisor: Prof. Elisabetta Ciani
• A.Y. 2025/2026: Teaching Tutor
Course: Physiology
Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology - Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
• A.Y. 2024/2025: Teaching Tutor
Course: Physiology
Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology - Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
• December 2023 – October 2024: Research Fellow
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna - Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences; P.zza di Porta San Donato 2, 40126 Bologna
Project: In vitro and in vivo validation of therapeutic approaches for the treatment of patients with CDKL5 deficiency disorder
Supervisor: Prof. Elisabetta Ciani
• October 2021 – October 2023: Master’s Degree in Medical Biotechnology, graduated with honors (110/110 cum laude)
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
Thesis in neurophysiology, conducted at the National Research Council (CNR), Bologna, Italy.
Thesis title: In vitro validation and characterization of natural biopolymers and inorganic nanostructured interfaces with primary cell cultures as potential therapeutic models in tissue regeneration
Supervisor: Prof. Piero Parchi
Co-supervisor: Dr. Emanuela Saracino
• September 2018 – November 2021: Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
Thesis in neurophysiology, conducted at the National Research Council (CNR), Bologna, Italy.
Thesis title: Study of the interaction of glial cells with multifunctional biopolymer interfaces.
Supervisor: Prof. Michela Gamberini
Co-supervisors: Dr. Valentina Benfenati, Dr. Emanuela Saracino
• September 2013 – June 2018: Scientific High School Diploma at “Enrico Fermi” Scientific High School, Bologna
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• January 2026 – April 2026: Visiting Researcher
Kinases and Brain Development Lab, Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
Project: Calcium Signaling as a Potential Therapeutic Target and Readout in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder: Targeting Calcium Dysregulation through Gene Therapy
