Alessandro has an MSc in Molecular and health biology at the University of Palermo. He developed a thesis during his Erasmus at the University of Aveiro in the field of proteomics and clinical biochemistry. He then worked at the University of Wuerzburg as a researcher in the field of optogenetics and protein engineering. He is currently working in the fabrication of human-based cryogels for the development of miniaturised and shape conformable 3D in vitro bone models.
He enjoys spending his spare time going to the gym, watching movies, travelling and he is always available for a coffee with friends.