Biotechnologist with a PhD in Tissue Engineering from the MERLN Institute, working at the interface of biology and engineering. My research focuses on developing microphysiological 3D co-cultures, organoids and organ-on-a-chip systems using microfabrication, hydrogel patterning, and advanced imaging. I developed perfusable microfluidic platforms, including a modular blood–brain barrier chip and an inflammation-on-chip model for endometriosis-related pain, integrating iPSC derived cells into organized architectures. I developed a sacrificial template technology enabling high-resolution hydrogel patterning, leading to IP, funding, and industry collaborations. I enjoy collaborative research, supervising students, and working toward translational, scalable human in vitro models.
Throughout my PhD I engaged in collaboration with organ-on-a-chip companies. These interactions helped shape the translational vision that later gave rise to my postdoctoral project.