Assist Prof Dr. Cinzia Bragato | Nano Bio-technology Awards | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Cinzia Bragato, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy

Cinzia Bragato was born on October 12, 1980, and has built a distinguished career in the field of biological sciences, particularly in neuroscience and cellular biology. She completed her degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Trieste in 2005 with a thesis focusing on the role of the SMN protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy, under the supervision of Prof. Enrico Tongiorgi and Dr. Giorgio Battaglia. Her academic journey continued with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Milano-Bicocca, which she obtained in 2021. Her doctoral research, carried out at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, involved generating and characterizing a zebrafish model of Pompe disease to test the efficacy of a new therapeutic molecule.

Throughout her career, Cinzia has gained extensive experience working with animal models, particularly zebrafish, which she has been using since 2012. Her expertise includes cloning techniques, immunochemistry, biochemistry, microinjection, and the use of various laboratory equipment such as microtomes, ultramicrotomes, and cryostats. She has a solid foundation in molecular and cellular biology, and her work in the Muscle Cell Biology Laboratory at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta has significantly contributed to both the diagnostic workflow and ongoing research programs, particularly in neuromuscular diseases and metabolic myopathies like Type II Glycogenosis.

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Education

Degree in Biological Sciences (pre-reform)
University of Trieste 🎓
Thesis: Role of protein SMN (Survival Motor Neuron) in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Experimental evidence from motoneuronal culture.
Supervisor: Prof. Enrico Tongiorgi
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Giorgio Battaglia
Date of Graduation: July 10, 2005

Ph.D. in Neuroscience
University of Milano-Bicocca 🎓
Thesis: Generation and characterization of a zebrafish Pompe disease model to test the efficacy of 3-BrPA as a new therapeutic molecule.
Tutor: Dr. Renato Mantegazza
Date of Graduation: January 20, 2021

Qualifications

National Scientific Qualification for second-tier university professor in Comparative Anatomy and Cytology (June 2023 – June 2034) 🏅
Professional Biologist Qualification (November 2016) 🧬
Adjunct Professor in Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Master’s Degree in Biology, University of Milano-Bicocca (2023-present) 👩‍🏫

Research Contracts, Grants, and Positions

Research Fellow (07/01/2024 – present): Multimodal imaging of β-amyloid using functionalized nanoparticle vehicles in Zebrafish models.
University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 🔬
Research Fellow (01/12/2023 – 30/11/2024): Safety assessment of metal oxide nanoparticles using cellular and molecular biology techniques.
University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 🔍
Research Fellow (01/12/2022 – 30/11/2023): Safety assessment of metal oxide nanoparticles using cellular and molecular biology techniques.
University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences 🧪

Cinzia Bragato’s dedication to her research, particularly in neuromuscular diseases and nanoparticle effects on zebrafish embryos, reflects her deep commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing valuable insights to the field of biological sciences. 🌟