Advisory Committee - PhD in Life Sciences and Biotechnology

The Advisory Committee of the PhD Programme in Life Sciences and Biotechnology plays a strategic role in guiding and strengthening the connection between the PhD programme and its broader scientific, industrial, and institutional context.

The activities of the Advisory Committee are aimed at:

  • strengthening relationships with stakeholders in the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the PhD programme’s educational offer;
  • gathering stakeholders’ feedback on the training and competencies of PhD candidates;
  • ensuring the analysis and evaluation of the input collected through periodic consultations with stakeholders;
  • identifying potential needs for updating the professional and research profiles developed within the PhD programme.

Representatives of Internal Stakeholders:

  • Degree Programme Directors – Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences
    • Prof. Silvia Sacchi, Director of the Degree Programme in Biotechnology for the Bio-based and Health Industry
    • Prof. Tiziana Rubino, Director of the Degree Programme in Biomedical Sciences
    • Prof. Adriano Martinoli, Vice-Director of the Degree Programme in Biology and Sustainability
  • Faculty Members of the PhD Board, representing the programme’s disciplinary areas
    • Prof. Manuela Viola, representative of the BIO-MED area
    • Dr. Francesca Berini, representative of the Biotechnology area
    • Prof. Gianluca Tettamanti, representative of the Life Sciences area
  • PhD Student Representative
    • Dr. Maddalena Zana (40th cycle)
  • Alumni
    • Dr. Nicolò Baranzini, Researcher, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria
    • Dr. Melissa Bisaccia, Research Fellow, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria
    • Dr. Lorenzo Tonin
    • Dr. Federico Moroni, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Aquaculture Torre la Sal (IATS-CSIC)
    • Dr. Elisa Vignali, AGC Biologics, Bresso (Milan, Italy)

 

Representatives of External Stakeholders:

  • International academics or researchers working abroad
    • Jacopo Vizioli, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de Lille, France
    • Andrew Truman, Group Leader, John Innes Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom
  • Representatives of institutions, consortia, and companies operating in the biotechnology sector (industrial, pharmaceutical, environmental, or medical)
    • Roberto Verga, Research Director, BiCT – Biological and Chemical Technologies, Lodi
    • Fabrizio Beltrametti, BioC-CheM Solutions
    • Simona Rizzi, ADC Project Leader, Nerviano Medical Sciences
    • Federica Volontè, R&D Biology Group Manager, Sacco Srl