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Milan, It

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

● Designed and conducted experiments for development of an automated, standardised pre-analytical platform for comprehensive liquid biopsy testing● Developed and implemented research protocols and SOPs for clinical trials and experimental studies● Conducted data analysis, prepared reports, and reviewed data for accuracy, completeness, and validity● Formed and supervised younger colleagues● Translated scientific information to potential investors

Milan Area, Italy

● Conducted literature reviews and compiled state of art information to ensure accuracy and relevance of research● Designed and executed assays for detection of circulating tumour cells● Prepared reports to document research findings

Zaragoza, Spain

Investigation in biological and chemical area:-nanoparticles synthesis, functionalization with different molecules, and characterization using various instrumental techniques (e.g. potential Z, dynamic light scattering, electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE infrared spectroscopy, fluorescent spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy); -working with cancerous cell lines, performing viability and toxicity tests (MTT, cell apoptosis/necrosis, cell cycle etc.) and internalization studies using confocal microscopy among others;-culturing cells within a 3D type I collagen gel environment;-working with hyperthermia equipment and magnet NMR minispec; -using molecular biology techniques: DNA/RNA isolation; PCR amplification; RT-PCR cDNA amplification; -working with laboratory animals for nanoparticles biodistribution and toxicity studies, tumors induction and magnetic hyperthermia in vivoData analysis and writing scientific publications. Presentation of the obtained results on international congresses. Formation and supervision of younger colleagues.

Zaragoza, Spain

-performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations; -carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses; -preparing specimens and samples; -ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced; -recording and interpreting results to present to senior colleagues; -using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs; -conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research; -following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety check

Katowice, Silesian District, Poland

Duties: variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records; files organization, documents preparation, schedule appointments, interaction with customers to provide information about an organization's services, inscriptions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Nanobiotechnology, Summa Cum Laude

Master Of Science (Msc), Biotechnology, 4.61-4.90 In A 2-5 Scale

Activities and Societies: 02/07/2012-30/09/2012 Zaragoza, Spain- three months Erasmus practice at Instituto Universitario de Nanociencia.

Master Of Science (Msc), Biology, General, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: 04/07/2010- 28/08/2010 Norwich, UK- “Undergraduate Summer Research Training Programme” at the Department of Cell.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biology, Summa Cum Laude