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Michelle Tagliavento

Milan

Summary

Industrial Biotechnologist with 3+ years of experience bridging scientific research and EU policy. Started as a researcher in enzymatic process development and fermentation, where I built a strong technical foundation and problem-solving mindset. During the last years, with a Master in Public Affairs I shifted focus toward sustainability and policy, working on EU climate and industrial policies, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication. Passionate about advancing future-oriented biotech solutions that integrate environmental social and economic sustainability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advocacy and External Relations Officer

Federchimica Assobiotec - The Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology
01.2023 - Current

Coordination of institutional relations and stakeholder engagement at national and European levels, involving Ministries, the European Commission, regulatory agencies and Embassies

  • Engaged in strategic dialogue with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) for the drafting of a National Biotechnology Plan and to position biotech among the government’s key enabling technologies.
  • Led strategic advocacy for the establishment of a European Biosolutions Coalition and Biosolutions EU Intergroup, enhancing dialogue with the European Commission on the implementation of the Biotech Act and Bioeconomy Strategy

Management and analysis of strategic dossiers on Circular Bioeconomy and Green Transition policies including the Biotech Act, New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), EU Bioeconomy Strategy

  • Supported the national agrifood cluster and key stakeholders in advocacy efforts for the field testing of NGTs under the EU legislative framework. Currently contributing to policy workstreams on intellectual property protection and traceability mechanisms for NGTs 1.
  • Contributed to the public consultation on the Biotech Act and the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, advocating for a bold and comprehensive legislative framework to support market access for biosolutions and streamline regulatory procedures

Organization and facilitation of high-level institutional and scientific events such as conferences, workshops, and seminars to foster knowledge exchange and promote industry perspectives.

Coordinated multi-stakeholder workshops on sustainable biotech innovations such as the European Summit on Biosolutions, the International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology, the Ecomondo Fair and the National Bioeconomy Day bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss regulatory challenges and opportunities.

Production of scientific and institutional position papers and reports tailored for policymakers and media outreach.

Contributed to developing technical reports in collaboration with EY (2024), Intesa San Paolo (2022-2023-2024) and the Politecnico di Milano Observatory (2025), assessing the impact of biotechnologies and bioeconomy on the circular economy and their contribution to Italy’s GDP.

Trainee Researcher

Department of Agrobiotechnology - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Researcher for the Project ‘System Circularity and Innovative Recycling of Textiles’ - Horizon 2020. The project focuses on recycling fibers, addressing the supply-demand gap for recycled materials, and promoting systemic innovation and policy support, with attention to consumer engagement and upcoming EU regulations.

Trainee Student

Laboratorio Analisi Ospedale USL1
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Laboratory diagnostic: Chemical-Clinical Analysis, Immunochemistry (Hormones, Cancer Markers, Pharma), Coagulation, Haematology, Protein studies, Microbiology

Education

Executive Master - Institutional relations, lobbying & public affairs

Sole24ORE Business School Master
Rome
02.2025

Master’s Degree - Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy

Università Degli Studi Di Milano, La Statale
Milan
10.2022

Bachelor’s Degree - Biotechnology

Università Degli Studi Di Perugia
Perugia, Italy
04.2020

Erasmus+ Exchange Program -

Department of Biotechnology And Biochemistry, University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
03.2020

Certification

  • Public speaking and impactful presentations
    ECOLE: Enti confindustriali per l'education – July 2025
  • REACH Regulation – Key Elements
    Centro REACH Srl – Sept 2024
  • Environment & Innovation: Understanding LIFE and Innovation Fund
    Confindustria – Nov 2023
  • Circular Bioeconomy: Wood and Value Chain Partnership
    TICASS | Polo EASS – Nov 2020

Additional Information

Mihalyi S., Tagliavento M., Boschmeier E., Archodoulaki V.-M., Bartl A., Quartinello F., Guebitz G.M. (2023). Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation with Weizmannia coagulans for recovery of synthetic fibers and production of lactic acid from blended textile waste. Waste Management, Volume 171, December 2023, 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.08.010

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)

It and Lab Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM Tools
  • Reactions of simultaneous fermentation and saccharification (SSF), Enzymatic assays, protein assays, Polymers degradation, Cell culture set-up, Analytic chemistry techniques: HPLC (Agilent Software) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)

Timeline

Advocacy and External Relations Officer

Federchimica Assobiotec - The Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology
01.2023 - Current

Trainee Researcher

Department of Agrobiotechnology - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
01.2022 - 12.2022

Trainee Student

Laboratorio Analisi Ospedale USL1
02.2019 - 05.2019

Executive Master - Institutional relations, lobbying & public affairs

Sole24ORE Business School Master

Master’s Degree - Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy

Università Degli Studi Di Milano, La Statale

Bachelor’s Degree - Biotechnology

Università Degli Studi Di Perugia

Erasmus+ Exchange Program -

Department of Biotechnology And Biochemistry, University College Cork
Michelle Tagliavento