Ms. Aleksandra Evangelista is a dedicated Biomedical Engineer and Research Scholarship Holder at Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo in Pavia, Italy, where she is advancing the frontier of personalized oncology. Her research is strategically focused on the development of innovative three-dimensional in vitro models of head and neck tumors, specifically for applications in electrochemotherapy. This work, which also forms the core of her II level Master’s Thesis in Clinical Engineering at the University of Pavia, exemplifies her commitment to translational research that bridges the gap between scientific innovation and clinical practice. Aleksandra’s technical expertise is both broad and deep, encompassing biomedical 3D printing and bioprinting, biomaterials, and advanced laboratory techniques including cell culture, HPLC, and various analytical assays. She is proficient with a suite of engineering tools, from CAD software like Autodesk Inventor and ANSYS for device design to programming languages such as MATLAB, C++, and Python for data analysis. This solid engineering foundation, built upon a Master’s in Bioengineering and a Bachelor’s in Medical Engineering, is complemented by a rigorous publication record, with first-author contributions in high-impact journals like the Journal of Functional Biomaterials. A skilled communicator, she has presented her findings at national conferences and actively engages in multidisciplinary collaboration, connecting with clinicians, biologists, and engineers to support the advancement of personalized medicine. Beyond the laboratory, Aleksandra demonstrates a profound commitment to community well-being through her volunteer work with CuoreClown OdV, where she applies artistic and clowning techniques to support the emotional welfare of children in hospital settings, reflecting a holistic dedication to healing and innovation.
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Featured Publications
Evangelista, A., Scocozza, F., Conti, M., Auricchio, F., Conti, B., Dorati, R., Genta, I., Benazzo, M., & Pisani, S. (2025). Exploring mechanical features of 3D head and neck cancer models. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 16(3), 74.
Pisani, S., Evangelista, A., Chesi, L., Croce, S., Avanzini, M. A., Dorati, R., Genta, I., Benazzo, M., Comoli, P., & Conti, B. (2025). Nanofibrous scaffolds’ ability to induce mesenchymal stem cell differentiation for soft tissue regenerative applications. Pharmaceuticals, 18(2), 239
Ruccolo, L., Evangelista, A., Benazzo, M., Conti, B., & Pisani, S. (2025). Electrospun bio-scaffolds for mesenchymal stem cell-mediated neural differentiation: Systematic review of advances and future directions. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(19), 9528.