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Riccardo Vismara, PhD, Associate Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riccardo Vismara obtained a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2003 and in 2007 a PhD in Bioengineering at the Politecnico di Milano. Currently he is Assistant Professor at the Department of Bioengineering of the Politecnico di Milano. His research activity mainly concerns the experimental study of the biomechanics of physiologic and pathologic heart valves, and it is focused on innovative surgical therapies for heart pathologies (e.g. reparative surgery for heart valves, transcatheter implant of prosthetic devices), in collaboration with highly specialized hospitals in Europe. He is author of 50 publications, including more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on international journals, and of an international patent. In 2011 he won the Walton Lillehei Young Investigator\u2019s Award of the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Gianfranco B. Fiore, PhD, Full Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Full Professor at the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB), PoliMI, and head of the Micro and BioFluid Dynamics Laboratory since 2004. His main research interests are i) devices for extracorporeal blood treatment, involving numerous research collaborations of Academia with international biomedical Companies; ii) in-vitro study of treatments for heart valves diseases exploiting the use of excised animal samples within artificial mock loops, a field he pioneered in the past at PoliMI; iii) design of advanced cell\/tissue culture systems as in vitro model systems for the biological laboratory. G.B. Fiore\u2019s publication record accounts for >150 peer-reviewed Journal papers, (Scopus h-index = 27, >2200 citations), plus numerous conference proceedings and 14 patents. He co-founded two start-up companies, both accredited as PoliMI spin-off companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Eleonora Salurso, MSc, PhD Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eleonora Salurso obtained her bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering and her master\u2019s degree in Biomedical engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Her master thesis focused on developing a prototype device for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation which was an outcome of the synergy between mechanical and medical knowledge. After the master’s degree, she completed a traineeship at Politecnico di Milano. Currently she works has a research assistant in the field of experimental cardiovascular biomechanics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Francesca Perico, MSc, PhD Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Francesca Perico was born in 1994 in Bergamo. She obtained her Bachelor\u2019s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano in February 2017, with a thesis aimed at optimizing a mathematical model of mass and fluids exchanges of hemodialysis patients. In December 2019, she received her Master\u2019s degree in Biomedical engineering from Politecnico di Milano. Her master thesis focused on developing a method for the realization of patient-specific vascular models for training, aimed at improving the operator\u2019s ability to perform transcatheter-dependent procedures. Currently, she is enrolled as a PhD researcher at Micro e Biofluidodinamica Sperimentale Lab (\u00b5BS Lab) at the Politecnico di Milano. Her research is focused on the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) as a solution for aortic valve stenosis. Specifically, she is involved in the design and development of experimental platforms and physical simulators to investigate complications associated with TAVI and to advance new therapeutic strategies to tackle these complications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Elena Bosoni, MSc, PhD Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elena Bosoni was born in 1997 in Sant\u2019Angelo Lodigiano (Lodi). She graduated from Politecnico di Milano in July 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in the analysis of vascular conduit compliance measurement systems. In April 2022, she earned her master\u2019s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. For her master\u2019s thesis, she developed a 3D-printed, patient-specific thoracic simulator to train clinicians in the implantation of a novel right ventricle remodeling device for treating functional tricuspid regurgitation. Through this project, she gained experience with CAD modeling software, fluid dynamics simulation, 3D printing, and silicone casting technologies. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano, focusing on designing and developing a cardiac simulator actuated by soft robotic technology. This simulator is designed to provide training for clinicians and facilitate medical device testing in minimally invasive cardiac treatments and transcatheter procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Fabio Pappalardo, MSc, PhD Candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fabio Pappalardo was born in 1996. He obtained the bachelor\u2019s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano in July 2018, with a thesis aimed at obtaining a preliminary validation of Doppler ultrasound for the measurement of fluid dynamic quantities in the field of experimental biomechanics. In April 2021, he received his master\u2019s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. His master thesis focused on the development of a prototype device for treatment of tricuspid regurgitation and on the CT-based anatomical feasibility assessment of performing a minimally invasive transthoracic access as implantation procedure. After his master\u2019s degree, he worked as a research assistant in the field of experimental cardiovascular biomechanics. Currently, he is a PhD student at Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Policlinico San Donato where is focusing his research on the development of in vitro systems for research, technology development and training in cardiovascular applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Federica Ciceri Negri, MSc, Research Fellow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Federica Ciceri Negri was born in 1999. In April 2024 she obtained her Master\u2019s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. Her Master\u2019s thesis focused on the development and characterization of soft robotic actuators for a silicone-based cardiac simulator capable of reproducing active contraction. Currently enrolled as a Research Fellow at \u00b5BS Lab at Politecnico di Milano. Her research activity is focused on the development and pre-clinical validation of a portable device for out-of-hospital non-invasive ventilatory assistance, in collaboration with IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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