Founder of STaiMIC. KU Leuven-trained PhD virologist. Two decades across antiviral research, vaccine literacy, and AI in clinical practice. Contributor to a United Nations report on AI governance, appointed contributor to the WHO/EU Innovation Platform, and reviewer for the BioExpert Network.
Training and advisory for hospitals, scientific societies, and biotech teams adopting machine learning in practice. Active member of the Italian and European societies of AI in Medicine, SIIAM and ESAIH.
Scientific leadership for early-stage programmes in precision medicine and multiomics. Currently founding and leading STaiMIC.
Patient, family, and policy-facing work in three languages. Commissioned by the European Commission, pharmaceutical companies, ASU, and Università Cattolica.
Building a partnership-led translational initiative advancing precision medicine and applied AI into real-world healthcare and life-science use. Leading strategy, operations, and collaboration development across clinical and academic partners.
AI and machine learning training for healthcare professionals through SIIAM and independently. Health literacy programmes across Europe supported by the European Commission and leading hospitals.
Directed "The Amazing Adventures of Syrgo and BC", a multi-episode digital and printed miniseries commissioned to increase vaccine awareness and health literacy among young European audiences.
EU/PON-funded health awareness work for underserved ROM and SINTI communities with Croce Rossa Italiana. Interactive digital modules on Long COVID for families at Fondazione Gemelli.
Invited to deliver advanced virology lectures recognised for pedagogical approaches that make complex science accessible.
Contributed as a Researcher to antiviral therapeutics studies on dengue virus, covering both prophylactic and therapeutic modalities. Funded by the Wellcome Trust in partnership with Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Pre-doctoral research training at INSERM U271, Lyon.
From peer-reviewed virology research to commissioned health literacy books and a contribution to a United Nations report on AI governance. Selection below. Full record on ORCID.
Led AI and machine learning sessions empowering Arabic-speaking healthcare professionals.