Aleksandra Evangelista | Medicina Rigenerativa | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Aleksandra Evangelista | Medicina Rigenerativa | Young Scientist Award

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo | Italy

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.

Silvia Pisani | Medicina Rigenerativa | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Silvia Pisani | Medicina Rigenerativa | Best Researcher Award

University of Pavia | Italy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Silvia Pisani is a distinguished researcher in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, whose impactful work is demonstrated by an h-index of 19, 49 publications, and over 2,043 citations. Building upon her Master’s in Pharmacy (110/110 cum laude) and PhD from the University of Pavia, her current post-doctoral research at IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo focuses on pioneering 3D-printed and electrospun scaffolds for esophageal and neural tube defect repair. Her expertise spans the synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of smart biomaterials, including shape-memory polymers, and their cellularization with mesenchymal stem cells. Dr. Pisani’s research has been honed through prestigious international fellowships at Harvard University, Trinity College Dublin, and the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas. An award-winning scientist, notably receiving the CRS-Italy Best PhD Thesis Prize, she is also a dedicated educator, lecturing in international courses and actively contributing to scientific societies like the Controlled Release Society. Beyond the laboratory, she demonstrates a strong commitment to community service through leadership roles in Rotaract and volunteer work as a pharmacy manager for CISOM.

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Featured Publications

  1. Pisani, S., Croce, S., Mauramati, S., Marmonti, M., Cobianchi, L., Herman, I., Dorati, R., Avanzini, M. A., Genta, I., Benazzo, M., & Conti, B. (2022). Engineered Full Thickness Electrospun Scaffold for Esophageal Tissue Regeneration: From In Vitro to In Vivo Approach. Pharmaceutics, *14*(2), 252.

  2. Pisani, S., Calcaterra, V., Croce, S., Dorati, R., Bruni, G., Genta, I., Avanzini, A., Benazzo, M., Pelizzo, G., & Conti, B. (2022). Shape memory engineered scaffold (SMES) for potential repair of neural tube defects. Reactive and Functional Polymers, *173*, 105223.

  3. Pisani, S., Dorati, R., Genta, I., Benazzo, M., Conti, B., & Prina Mello, A. (2021). A study focused on macrophages modulation induced by the Polymeric Electrospun Matrices (EL-Ms) for application in tissue regeneration: In vitro proof of concept. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, *603*, 120712.

  4. Pisani, S., Genta, I., Modena, T., Dorati, R., Benazzo, M., & Conti, B. (2022). Shape-Memory Polymers Hallmarks and Their Biomedical Applications in the Form of Nanofibers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, *23*(3), 1290.

  5. Pisani, S., Dorati, R., Scocozza, F., Mariotti, C., Chiesa, E., Bruni, G., Genta, I., Auricchio, F., Conti, M., & Conti, B. (2020). Preliminary investigation on a new natural based poly(gamma-glutamic acid)/Chitosan bioink. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, *109*(6), 875-889.