Research Assistant
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
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Biography
Throughout my career, I have specialized in the development of 3D in vitro skin models, contributing to innovation in the preclinical testing of drugs, therapies, and regenerative medicine approaches. My research focuses on biofabricating, characterizing, and applying three-dimensional human tissue models that integrate advanced expertise in tissue engineering, cell biology, and complex culture systems. I have collaborated with international research institutions to develop in vitro models for studying bacterial and viral infections, an experience that has broadened my perspective in translational research and in the assessment of treatment safety and efficacy. I actively contribute to projects requiring advanced tissue modeling, preclinical validation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on a global scale.
Research topics
- 3D in vitro models biofabrication for drugs and therapies testing
Skills
ERC sectors
SDG
Research
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- DEEP-SKIN : Modello in vitro completo per la validazione di farmaci e cosmetici, (2026-2027) - Componente gruppo di Ricerca
Corporate-funded and donor-funded research - ALIce-MIRROR - Air Liquid Interface skin Model Integration for Realistic RespOnse analysis and pRediction, (2025-2027) - Componente gruppo di Ricerca
University research - Collaborative Projects
Supervised PhD students
- Federica Marchetti. Programme in Bioingegneria E Scienze Medico-chirurgiche (41st cycle, 2025-in progress)
Publications
Latest publications View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Mogli, Giorgio; Villata, Simona; Chiappone, Annalisa; Frascella, Francesca; Stassi, ... (2026)
3D-printable biocompatible, self-adhesive and long-term stable organohydrogel for wearable sensors. In: APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY, vol. 49. ISSN 2352-9407
Contributo su Rivista - Pietro, Biagio Di; Villata, Simona; Plaksienko, Anna; Guarnieri, Tiziana; Monego, ... (2025)
Modified Methylation Following Electrostimulation in a Standardized Setting—Complementing a Transcriptomic Analysis. In: CELLS, vol. 14, pp. 1-14. ISSN 2073-4409
Contributo su Rivista - Villata, Simona; Santamaria, Chiara; Lopez, Raquel Cue; Galfre', Giulio; Bertana, ... (2025)
Fabrication of cell culture devices with integrated microfluidic networks via vat multimaterial 3D printing. In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. B, vol. 13, pp. 15530-15543. ISSN 2050-750X
Contributo su Rivista - Tosini, Marta; Eleonora, Accili; Villata, Simona; Gaudiosi, Marco; Baruffaldi, Desiree; ... (2025)
Methodology for Comparing Viscoelastic and Poroelastic Properties of GelMA Hydrogels at the Cellular Scale. In: 12th European Solid Mechanics Conference ESMC 2025, Lyon (France), 7-11 July 2025, pp. 476-481
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Villata, Simona (2025)
3D in vitro skin model as broadly available multipurpose platform. relatore: PIRRI, Candido; FRASCELLA, FRANCESCA; , 37. XXXVII Ciclo, P.: 224
Doctoral Thesis
Knowledge Valorisation
Technology transfer
Patents and other intellectual properties
- Piattaforma personalizzabile 3D di pelle umana in vitro per test predittivi ed etici di farmaci e terapie. national Patent
Inventors: Desiree Baruffaldi Andrea Cosola Raquel Cue Lopez Francesca Frascella Federica Marchetti Giulia Mesiano Lucia Napione Candido Pirri Veronica Vighetto Simona Villata
Public engagement
- Notte Europea delle Ricercatrici e dei Ricercatori_Mostra:Scatti di laboratorio (2025)
Products dedicated to non-academic audiences, radio and television programmes
Other people involved: Desiree Baruffaldi, Raquel Cue Lopez, Francesca Frascella, Federica Marchetti, Giulia Mesiano, Veronica Vighetto