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Valeria Marchetti

@valeriamarchetti

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I research neural cell behavior and bioelectronic devices to study brain ischemia and stroke mechanisms.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my neuroscience, stroke-modelling, biomaterials, and bioelectronic-device research experience in a collaborative international environment with meaningful scientific challenges.

I'm completing PhD research at the Institute of Experimental Medicine, CAS / Charles University through the MSCA ITN ASTROTECH network, developing electronic devices and biomaterials to study astrocyte function following ischemia.

I've planned in vitro and ex vivo experiments, tested bioelectronic devices, coordinated international partners, and delivered scientific reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. My secondments at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and i3S in Porto expanded my work on photosensitive polymers, biomaterial–astrocyte compatibility, and hydrogel systems for adult astrocyte culture after ischemia.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PhD Fellow–MSCA ITN

Institute of Experimental Medicine, CAS / Charles University

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Developed electronic devices and biomaterials for studying astrocytes' functions following ischemia. Planned and executed in vitro and ex vivo experiments, coordinated with international partners, and prepared reports and scientific publications.

NP PCs Cultures Acute Brain Slices Stroke Modelling Bioelectronic Devices PEDOT:PSS Confocal Microscopy Two Photon Microscopy Data Analysis ImageJ Cellpose Microsoft Office

Research Secondment

Institute for Research and Innovation in Health

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Developed and optimized hydrogel systems for the culture of adult astrocytes following ischemia. Evaluated cell growth and biomaterial properties and prepared progress reports.

Hydrogel Systems Astrocyte Culture Biomaterials Progress Reports

Research Secondment

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Apr 2023 - Apr 2023 (0 months)

Researched photosensitive polymers for bioelectronic applications and assessed biomaterial–astrocyte compatibility in vitro. Coordinated with the host institution and led scientific planning.

Biomaterials Astrocyte Culture Research Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Charles University

Doctor of Philosophy, Neurosciences

2021 - 2025

PhD in Neurosciences from Charles University, completed within a MSCA-funded research network, specializing in neural cell behavior and brain ischemia.