Sofia Siti

Developed and implemented a fibroblast-to-motor neuron protocol, cutting model generation time from 3-7 months to about 1 month and reducing per-model costs by approximately 50-65%. Refined and standardized lab procedures, trained and supervised students and colleagues, and established new lab policies and regulatory frameworks.

Interviewed managers and regulatory experts across life science companies to understand barriers to adopting new digital marketing technologies. Analyzed interview data, identified key regulatory and organisational obstacles, and presented recommendations to leadership.

Contributed to research on human kidney and liver organoid-based multi-organ-on-a-chip models, co-authoring a publication in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles.

Activities and societies: Included discussions with EU researchers involved in the transition toward animal-free biomedical research.

Theoretical and hands-on training on Organ-on-Chip technology, focusing on New Approach Methodologies and alternatives to animal experiments.

Introduction to the stages, requirements, and decision-making processes involved in translating laboratory research into market applications.

Activities and societies: Specialisations in marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation management; coursework in procurement and economics; projects on biomedical innovation and translating scientific findings into real-world applications.

MSc in Science & Business Management with specialisations in marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation management applied to science-driven businesses.

Introduction to translating scientific research into applications, including innovation and entrepreneurship basics.

Introduction to the drug discovery process, from preclinical research to clinical trials and commercialization.

Activities and societies: Hands-on experience with laboratory research methods and experimental design; courses in research design, biological data analysis, biostatistics and bioinformatics; exposure to bioethics in biomedical and genetic research.

BSc in Molecular Biology & Genetics with core training in molecular biology and genetics focusing on human disease mechanisms.