As a Business Incubator Manager, I specialize in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by guiding startups from inception to success. I am dedicated to creating a dynamic and supportive ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into viable businesses. My role involves:Mentorship and Support: Providing strategic guidance and resources to startups, helping them develop business plans, secure funding, and scale operations. I work closely with founders to navigate challenges and optimize their growth potential.Program Development: Designing and implementing tailored incubation programs that meet the unique needs of diverse startups. This includes workshops, networking events, and access to industry experts and investors.Community Building: Cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge-sharing and innovation. I facilitate connections between entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to foster a vibrant community of innovation.Operational Excellence: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the incubator, ensuring efficient use of resources and maintaining high standards of service for all participants.Partnerships and Networking: Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with academic institutions, corporate partners, and government agencies to enhance the support available to incubator participants.I am passionate about driving economic growth and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive. With a keen eye for identifying potential and a commitment to fostering innovation, I strive to make a meaningful impact in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As the Team Leader for Medical Devices Chemical Characterization at Nelson Labs Europe, I am dedicated to advancing safety and innovation in the medical device industry. My role involves leading a talented team of scientists and specialists to ensure that medical devices meet the highest standards of chemical safety and compliance. Key responsibilities include:Leadership and Team Development: Overseeing a team of experts, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. I am committed to empowering my team to achieve their full potential and deliver exceptional results.Chemical Characterization: Leading the development and implementation of advanced chemical characterization strategies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of medical devices. This includes identifying and quantifying chemical compounds, assessing biocompatibility, and ensuring regulatory compliance.Project Management: Managing multiple projects simultaneously, from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. I prioritize effective communication and collaboration with clients to meet their specific needs and expectations.Regulatory Compliance: Staying abreast of the latest regulatory standards and guidelines, including ISO 10993, to ensure that all testing and analysis comply with international requirements. I work closely with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to advocate for best practices and innovation.Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Driving innovation by exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of chemical characterization processes. I am committed to continuous improvement, leveraging data and feedback to refine our approach and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

I am part of the expert team involved in chemical characterization of medical devices and in compendial testing according to pharmacopeial guidelines (i.e. batch releases). My main responsibilities include designing the right testing strategy for any given medical device, calculate the threshold of toxicological concern for a medical device taken into account its application, interpretation and reporting of analytical data (GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP/OES etc).

Performing, supervising, monitoring, preparation and reporting of soil investigations and soil remediation projects.

Setting up and following up remedial actions of contaminated soil and groundwater on industrial sites, building and maintaining a strong client relationship, communicating and discussing with both clients and the regulator in a constructive way, writing proposals and do the follow-up in a correct manner, financial follow-up and budget control.

In this role I assisted in academic research by being involved in the MetaExplore project. This European research project funded by the EC in which 18 groups (universities and companies) participated aimed at developing and applying advanced molecular tools that allowed cloning and sequencing of the metagenomes of microbial communities of selected soil and aquatic habitats, followed by educated activity- and sequence-based screenings for, and analyses and engineering of, target enzymatic activities. The project focussed in particular on improved enzymes involved in the biodegradation of recalcitrant and xenobiotic molecules. My role also involves leading efforts to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful research and secure funding for innovative projects.

As medical writer I was responsible for the scientific communication on the clinical development of influenza vaccines.

In this role I assisted in academic research on the development of microbial biofilms in response to microbial communication/signalling molecules. My role also involves leading efforts to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful research and secure funding for innovative projects.

In this role I assisted in academic research on the characterization of microbial communities involved in the bioremediation of uranium and nitrate. My role also involves leading efforts to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful research and secure funding for innovative projects.

I taught general microbiology (theoretical and practical courses) with emphasis on clinical microbiology to first year nurse students.

As A PhD student I characterized the microbial community involved in the bioremediation of fuel additives and studied the aquatic ecotoxicology of these compounds. My role also involves leading efforts to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful research and secure funding for innovative projects.