Many innovators, one vision

Co-Founder & President

Laura Iris Ferro

Degree in Medicine & Psychiatry
MBA @ Bocconi University, Milan
Top 10 innovative women managers in Italy
Founder/CEO several biotechs (including Gentium, IPO at Nasdaq)

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pietro Conti

Degree in Medicine & Master in Health Management
>14 years as Director Health International Projects with local MoH & UN agencies
>18 years as Founder/CEO of >10 Startups in Health/Biotech
Board Member
Co-founder of Bio4Dreams

Co-Founder, VP Strategy & External Relations

Elisabetta Borello

Degree in Economics @ Bocconi University, Milan
>30 years in Healthcare advisory with focus on reengineering and complex clinical area design
Founder/Board Member of many biotechs
Co-founder of Bio4Dreams

Board Member

Carlo Frati

Degree in Economics @ Bocconi University, Milan
MBA, INSEAD
McKinsey & Co. (2000-2016): Partner
Capital Shuttle S.p.A. (2016): CEO
Banca Consulia (2017-present): CFO

Chief Scientific Officer

Fabio Bianco

Degree in Medical Biotech, Pharmacology
President/CSO – Neuro-Zone Srl
CEO – BrainDTech SpA
>15 years in Biotech/Pharma

Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor

Daniele Cusi

Degree in Medicine, Professor of Nephrology
Visiting Professor – several International schools
Chairman of several initiatives in Genomics and Proteomics: academic, startups & no-profit
>450 peer-reviewed papers, H-Index 70, >24000 citations
Co-founder of Bio4Dreams

Digital Health Advisor

Leopoldo Frati

Degree in Electronic Engineer @ Politecnico of Turin
Former IBM South&West Europe Healthcare and Lifescience Industry Leader
Senior Advisor in several biotech companies
CIO at Nuncas S.p.A.

Board Member

Fabrizio Renzi

Master degree in Electronic Engineering @ Politecnico di Milano
International Executive Program degree @ INSEAD in Paris & Singapore
30 years as Director of Technology & Innovation in IBM
RnbGate, Rnb4Culture and Rnb4Africa startups president and CEO

Head of General Affairs

Marco Gili

Degree in Law @ University of Turin
Executive Master in Business Management @ Politecnico di Milano
>11 years of experience in legal and financial aspects concerning SMEs and startups
Chief Executive Officer of Gip84 S.r.l.
Responsible for legal activities and general affairs of Bio4Dreams and startups
Responsibile for Bio4Dreams Turin office

CFO

Nicola Pastori

Degree in Economics @ Università Bocconi, Milan
IBM Semea Spa (1988-1994): Cost Accounting Manager
Pozzi-Ginori Spa (1994-2002): Chief Financial Officer
Manroland Italia Spa (2002-2012): Chief Financial Officer & Board Member
2012 – Management Consultant

CTO & Head of Marketing

Andrea Albertini

Degree in Medical Biotechnology with specialization in Business Development for Life Sciences @ University of Milan
>9 years in marketing and business development for startup and biotech companies
Responsible for ICT strategy and operations of Bio4Dreams
Responsible for Corporate and Digital Marketing activities of Bio4Dreams

Head of Grant Office

Costanza Conti

Degree in Veterinary Medicine @ University of Milan
MS in Statistics and Epidemiology @ London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
PhD in Molecular and Translational Medicine @ University of Milano
Project Manager of several European Research projects/networks
Responsible for Grant Office activities of Bio4Dreams and startup

Head of Business Nursery

Demetra Pelos

Degree in Biomedical Engineering with specialization in Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine @ Politecnico of Milan
Industrial property management advanced course @ University of Milan
>3 years experience in the development of microfluidics devices and platforms for research and diagnostic purposes
>2 years experience in scouting and technical/scientific evaluation of biomedical innovative startups and projects
Responsible for Business Nursery activities, startup’s pipeline, and incubation programs management

Head of External Relations & Grant Office - Regione Liguria, Genova

Cristina Biasizzo

Degree in Modern Literature, specialising in socio-psychology @ University of Genoa
Advisor at leading communication companies, with specialization in the development of advertising campaigns and image and organization of road shows for the entry into the Stock Exchange of private companies
Responsible for the institutional communication of the Department of Education and Work of the Liguria Region
Responsible of the institutional communication of the Liguria Region
Former member of CO.RE.COM

Innovation Hubs Developer - Regione FVG, Trieste

Barbara Codan

Master degree in Materials Engineering, PhD in Nanotechnology @ University of Trieste
Executive MBA @ MIB School of Management
Startup founder
Responsible for Bio4Dreams Trieste office
General Manager @ Urban Center Trieste

Innovation Hubs Developer

Chiara Bortolini

Degree in Modern Literature, Master in Digital & Design Strategy Innovation
Experience among Research Institutes and Foundations
Innovation Hubs Developer and Venice office manager for Bio4Dreams

Innovation Circle & Ecosystem Manager

Trisha Kibaya

Degree in Pharmacy @ University of Tor Vergata and Master Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience @ University of Trento.
Executive Master in Management and Innovation of Life Sciences @ H-Farm College
Responsible for the management of Bio4Dreams ecosystems, Innovation Circle and international partnerships.

Head of Accounting

Beatrice Notarnicola

Accounting school diploma
>35 years in administration, accounting, and billing activities
Responsible for accounting activities of Bio4Dreams and its network of companies

HSE Manager

Claudio Gattuso

Degree in medical biotechnology, he gained experience as a researcher at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine and as RSPP and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) manager in a biotechnology company.
Certified trainer in the AIFOS National Professional Register, specialized in safety of scientific laboratories with the role of Head of the Prevention and Protection Service (RSPP) in several companies.
Since 2013 he started a professional consultancy activity on specific HSE issues.
Since 2018 he is a partner of Aware Lab S.r.l. and since 2020 he is a founding partner of Labs2Life S.r.l.
Responsible for Bio4Dreams’ operating site in Villa Guardia and for the management of SharedLabs

Business Administration Responsible

Laura Fagnani

Degree in Languages with specialization in Economics
>8 years in administration for startups and biotech companies
Administrative activities and accounting coordination for Bio4Dreams and its network of companies

Digital Marketing Manager

Tommaso Saita

Master’s degree in medical biotechnology with specialization in communication and marketing @ University of Milan
>7 years in digital marketing (web e social media)
>10 years in scientific communication
Responsible for Digital Marketing activities for Bio4Dreams and its network

Grant Office & Clinical Trials Responsible

Federica Rizzi

Degree in Veterinary Medicine, PhD in Molecular Medicine
Experience in developing and managing European research projects, in data management and in statistical genetics
Researcher and Grants Development Specialist at Sanipedia

FVG Ecosystem Manager

Marco Dal Ferro

Degree in Functional Genomics and PhD in Molecular Biomedicine @ University of Trieste
>4 years experience in Applied Biology in the field of Recombinant Antibodies @ University of Trieste and Queen Mary University of London
Responsible for the development of Bio4Dreams’ Ecosystem in FVG and in Alpe-Adria Region
Trieste Urban Center Startup Manager

Executive Assistant

Eleonora Giannese

Vast experience in administrative activities supporting companies and startup
Responsible for administrative activities of Sanipedia’s network, Bio4Dreams and incubated startup
Responsible for support activities to Management

Marketing & Financial Specialist

Lucrezia Barone

BSc in International Economics and Management @ Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
In-depth study of corporate communication activities in international business environments
Marketing, communication, and ICT activities for Bio4Dreams and its network
Financial analysis and control for Bio4Dreams and the startups of the network

General Affairs

Giovanni Gallian

Degree in Law, Major in International Law @ Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan.
Master in Intellectual Property Law @ Just Legal Services-Scuola di Formazione Legale, Milan.
Master in corporate law focused on limited liability companies @ Just Legal Services-Scuola di Formazione Legale, Milan.
Short master in International Contracts @ ALTALEX – Formazione, Bologna.
>2 years in competition law, corporate law, civil law and litigation within top tier law firms based in Milan and Bologna
Support activity for legal aspects and general affairs of Bio4Dreams and startups.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Alberto Cantarelli

Master degree in Public and Enterprise Communication @ University of Milan
Specialization in Copywriting @ Accademia di Comunicazione di Milano
Experience in design, development and management of advertising campaigns within H48 digital agency
Support for Digital Marketing and communication activities for Bio4Dreams and its network

Grant Office Specialist

Alessandro Gaviraghi

Degree in Veterinary Biotechnology @ University of Milan
MSc in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering @ University of Milan
PhD in Biotechnology applied to Veterinary and Zootechnical Science @ University of Milano
> 15 years researcher in Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism
Experience in writing and managing national and international research projects
Support for Grant Office activities of Bio4Dreams and startups

Administrative Assistant

Andrea Zamboni

Accounting school diploma
1 year in the administrative management of startups and companies
Administration/accounting/billing activities for Bio4Dreams and its network of companies

Operations & Marketing Specialist

Nicole Stefanucci

Degree in Biological Sciences and Technologies @ University of Trieste
Master degree in Science Communication “Franco Prattico” @ SISSA of Trieste
Support for communication and operation activities of Bio4Dreams and the Trieste Urban Center

Startup Analyst

Luigi Azzarone

International Master Degree in Neuroscience @ University of Trieste
Experience in University Research Laboratories in the field of Neurosciences
Analyzes research projects and startups in the early stages of development in Life Sciences

Administration area – Villa Guardia

Laura Simonetti

Long-standing experience in Back Office and Front Office activities, coordinating internal and external operational staff
Administrative and logistic support for commercial and production companies
Administrative and Logistic Coordinator for Bio4Dreams Villa Guardia office

Administration area – Villa Guardia

Francesca Costarella

Long-standing experience in administrative and organizational activities in top-tier accommodation facilities and for non-profit associations
Former provincial manager of the national association CAF and charitable institution for the management of fiscal and social security procedures
Management of events, conferences, and meetings for cultural association centers
Front Office and administration activities for Bio4Dreams Villa Guardia office

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager

Simona Somaini

Degree in Biology, M.Sc. in Molecular Biology @ Università degli Studi dell’Insubria
> 15 years as biomolecular researcher, Medical Science Associate, and Quality Control Analyst in pharmaceutical companies
In-depth knowledge of biological laboratory activities with specialization in GCP and GMP regulations and dynamics for the pharmaceutical sector
Responsible for regulatory and quality control activities for the startup BrainDTech and Regulatory Advisor for Bio4Dreams

Legal Assistant

Carlo Garrone

Degree in Politics and Social Sciences @ University of Turin
Master in Legal Counsel @ University of Genoa
Advanced Training Course in Politics and Administration of Local Entities @ Scuola Universitaria Superiore “Sant’Anna”, Pisa
Support activity for legal aspects and general affairs of Bio4Dreams and startups.

Quality & Facility Specialist

Silvia Barban

Degree in Work and Organizational Psichology
Experience in Quality Management Systems, regional accreditations, and public tenders
Responsible for training in HSE and Quality and Facility Specialist for HIVE-M9 (Venice) Site

Junior Accountant

Matteo Santo

Accounting school diploma
Accounting activities for Bio4Dreams and startups

Administrative Assistant

Sabrina Pedretti

Long-standing experience in Back Office and Front Office activities
Administrative support
Support activities to Management

Startup Analyst

Gianmarco Pallavicini

Degree in Biotechnology and specialization in Molecular Biotechnology @University of Turin.
PhD in Molecular Medicine @University of Turin.
8 years of experience in research projects on rare diseases, neuro-oncology and the development of new therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Received competitive grants and published more than 15 scientific articles. Publication of more than 15 scientific articles and obtaining of competitive grants.

Startup Advisor

Claudio Rumazza

Degree in Economics @ Università di Torino
Innogest Capital: Partner, Responsible for the Life Science practice
Prima Industrie Group: CFO Finn-Power, Group Head Financial Planning
Deloitte Financial Advisory
A&G Management Consultants

Scientific Advisor

Marco Matucci Cerinic

Degree in Medicine, Professor of Rheumatology
Director Division of Rheumatology @ Univ of Florence
ISN Medical Advisory Board
Founder of The European Scleroderma Trials and Research group (EUSTAR)
Founder of the World Scleroderma Foundation
Editor in chief, J Scleroderma and related disorders
Member of Bio4Dreams scientific committee

Site Image & Architecture

Luca Soave

Degree in Architecture @ Politecnico of Turin
Assistant Professor of “Restoration” and “Architectural Restoration” @ Politecnico of Turin
>24 years in corporate architecture and brand design
Bio4Dreams locations design and corporate image coordinator