Francesca Vaino
Milan
Profilo professionale
PhD Candidate in Immunology at Humanitas University with experience in translational research in cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Skilled in conducting clinical studies involving patient cohorts, collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams, and communicating scientific findings in international settings. Eager to leverage research expertise in a Medical Advisor role, with a strong interest in immunology, dermatology and biologic therapies.
Panoramica
5
5
years of professional experience
Esperienza lavorativa
PhD Student – Immunology
Humanitas University
Milan, Italy
2023.10 - 2026.09
- Conducting translational research focused on characterization of an innate immunity biomarker in cardiovascular and infectious diseases.
- Designing and managing clinical studies involving patient cohorts, biological sample collection, data analysis and collaboration with physicians.
- Investigating immune mechanisms involved in viral myocarditis using in vivo models.
Visiting PhD Student
University of Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Developed a murine model to investigate innate immunity in MCMV-induced viral myocarditis.
Research Intern
VIB–UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology
Gent, Belgium
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Erasmus+ Traineeship - Laboratory research in biochemistry.
Research Intern
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Naples, Italy
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Laboratory research in biochemistry.
Undergraduate Research Trainee
University of Naples Federico II
Naples, Italy
2021.05 - 2022.09
- Laboratory research in Chemistry.
Istruzione
PhD - Immunology
Humanitas University
Milan2026-10
MSc - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
University of Naples Federico II
Naples2022-12
BSc - Biotechnology for Health
University of Naples Federico II
2019-01
Competenze
- Laboratory: In vivo murine models, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, PCR, Cell Culture
- Clinical Research: Patient cohort recruitment, clinical data analysis, multidisciplinary collaboration
- Scientific Expertise: Immunology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Transferable Skills: Scientific communication, teamwork, international collaboration, project management
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCES
- Oral Presentation: National PhD Days in Siena (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Poster: Annual Meeting of the Croatian Immunological Society (2025)
- Poster: 15th Milan Meets Immunology (2026, upcoming)
- Participant: INF-ACT Congress (2025)
LANGUAGES
Italian: Native
English: B2 – Daily use in international scientific environments.
Cronologia
Visiting PhD Student
University of Rijeka
2025.09 - 2026.02
PhD Student – Immunology
Humanitas University
2023.10 - 2026.09
Research Intern
VIB–UGent Center for Medical Biotechnology
2023.04 - 2023.09
Research Intern
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
2023.01 - 2023.03
Undergraduate Research Trainee
University of Naples Federico II
2021.05 - 2022.09
BSc - Biotechnology for Health
University of Naples Federico II
PhD - Immunology
Humanitas University
MSc - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
University of Naples Federico II