fellows
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Giorgia Cimato
I graduated in Biology at the Alma Mater Studiorum in Bologna.
I subsequently moved to Germany where I obtained my PhD at the University of Hamburg.
During my work at the Leibniz Institute of Virology, I investigated the genetic factors of HCMV responsible for viral tropism in human epithelial cells and leukocytes.
I can't wait to start a new adventure at LMV as a post-doc research fellow!
Marina Bambi
I received my Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Florence and my Master's degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Pavia. I then received my Ph.D. in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology from the University of Parma, where I deepened my knowledge of microbial ecology in tropical areas.
I joined the LMV group through a research grant to work on an exciting project focused on the genetic and genomic study of yeast-host interactions.
During my academic journey, I gained hands-on experience in both laboratory analysis and bioinformatics. This fellowship offers me the opportunity to focus exclusively on bioinformatics, allowing me to further improve my skills in this rapidly evolving field.
I am a determined, curious, and enthusiastic person who takes pride in my own personal and professional growth. I am excited to embark on this new chapter with the LMV team and look forward to contributing significantly to our common goals.
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interns
Arianna Maggiora
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I am a second-year student of the Master Degree Course in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Turin.
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I will deal with the characterization and study of molecules with possible antiviral activity against the most important respiratory viruses.
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Greta Spagnoli
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I am a second-year student of the Master Degree Course in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Turin.
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I will work on the research focused on the molecular characterization of the mechanism of viral infections.
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You (?)
If you are interested in one of the topics investigated by the LMV group,
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don't hesitate, drop us a message.
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You can either write at the general LMV email address (lmv@unito.it) or write directly to the PI responsible for the research you're interested in (have a look here)
ALUMNI
![Valentina Serra](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/880c49_91f959973ca446d1b0dd717fd712c85d~mv2.jpeg/v1/crop/x_0,y_261,w_1067,h_788/fill/w_306,h_226,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Foto%20Valentina_JPEG.jpeg)
Valentina Serra
06/2019 - 06/2021
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology - University of Turin.
Contributed to studying the molecular mechanisms of HCMV-host interaction and the onset of viral infection.
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Martina Ansaldi
06/2019 - 10/2021
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology - University of Turin.
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Contributed to identifying and characterizing new antiviral drugs.​
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Francesca Castaldo
06/2019 - 10/2021
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology - University of Turin.
Contributed to studying the molecular mechanisms of HCMV-host interaction and the onset of viral infection.
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Elisa Fornengo
10/2020 - 11/2021
Master Degree in
Sciences of Natural Systems - University of Turin.
Contributed to isolating and identifying yeast populations within the insect intestines (BILiV project).
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Marco Materietti
10/2020 - 04/2022
Master Degree in
Environmental Biology - University of Turin.
Contributed to preparing a bioinformatic tool and dataset for the analysis of fungal populations (BILiV project).
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Marianna Saviozzi
10/2020 - 04/2021
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology
- University of Turin.
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Contributed to characterizing new broad-spectrum antivirals.​
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Noemi Dorma
08/2021 - 09/2022
Research fellowship "Effect of bacterial extracellular vesicles on Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus replication" sponsored by a PRIN project.
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Elena Savio
2023 -2024
Research fellowship genetic investigation of viroporins.
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Federica Boretto
2021 -2022
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology - University of Turin.
Contributed to studying the molecular mechanisms of HCMV-host interaction and the onset of viral infection.
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Davide Loggia
2023 -2024
Research Internship on molecular characterization of the mechanism of viral infections.
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Maura Caudana
2022 -2023
Master Degree in
Cellular and Molecular Biology - University of Turin.
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Contributed to identifying and characterizing new antiviral drugs.