Anna Tessari

I am a biotechnology graduate with a strong interdisciplinary background spanning microbiology, molecular biology, immunochemistry and biophysics-based diagnostic platforms. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology in 2019 and my Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies in 2021 at the University of Padua. During my academic training, I developed a broad interest in both microbiology and genetics, working on quorum sensing systems in Staphylococcus aureus for my Bachelor’s thesis and on the diagnosis and classification of pediatric acute leukemias for my Master’s thesis. This latter project, carried out at the Pediatric Institute of the University Hospital of Padua, involved the comparison of flow cytometry, cytochemical/morphological analyses, and genetic approaches.
After graduation, I moved to Genoa to work as a researcher at Zuccato HC, hosted at the CNR Institute of Biophysics, where I spent four years focusing on applied research and diagnostic technologies. My work involved the development of antibody-based diagnostic platforms using QCM electrodes, as well as a project on the electrochemical modulation of the metabolism of Rhodobacter sphaeroides. This experience strengthened my interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface between biology, technology, and applied sciences.
In December 2025, I joined the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa as a laboratory technician in the Dr. Di Giammartino’s 3D Chromatin Conformation and RNA Genomics group. I am currently involved in projects investigating the role of lncRNAs in 3D chromatin reorganization, particularly in the context of glioblastoma stem cells. I am highly motivated by interdisciplinary environments and eager to continue expanding my expertise by integrating molecular biology, genomics, and advanced experimental approaches within collaborative research settings.