Federico Baroni
Zurich
Summary
I’m a highly motivated and versatile individual. I strive to undertake any challenges to gain new skills and work experience with the aim of expanding my cultural and scientific background. I hope to contribute with my vision to improve our future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University Hospital
Prof. Dr. med. Adriano Aguzzi
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Handling, packaging, and validating replication-deficient lentiviruses and adeno-associated viruses (AAV), and conducting flow cytometry-based assays, including high-throughput analyses for virus titration
- Hands-on experience in testing and validating novel CRISPR activators
- Managing and maintaining whole genome human CRISPRa, CRISPRoff, CRISPRko libraries
- Ensuring compliance with biosafety regulations in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments, and overseeing the management of the BSL-2 facilities
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors
- Managed laboratory supplies and maintained equipment functionality
MSc Intern -
University Hospital
Prof. Dr. med. Adriano Aguzzi
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Molecular cloning and DNA purification
- Managing human and murine cell lines, including prion-infected cell lines
- Maintaining and differentiating human iPSCs into neurons
- Generating mouse cerebellar organotypic cultured slices (COCS)
- Preparing stock solutions, organising reagents and laboratory equipment
BSc Intern -
DIBINEM, UNIBO
MD. PhD Giovanna Zoccoli
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Investigating the relation between sleep fragmentation and neurodegeneration in a murine model of Down Syndrome
Education
Master of Science - Neuroscience
University of Trieste
Trieste07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Bologna
Bologna03-2021
Skills
- Project management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Problem solving and time-planning strategies
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communication
- Flexible schedule
Languages
• Italian (Native) • English (C1 level)
• French (A2 level) • Spanish (A1 level)
Affiliations
Social volunteer - WEP (Thailand, July 2014)
Wildlife Preservation Project - WEP (Thailand, August 2014)
Private Teaching - Latin, Biology, Chemistry, Maths (2013-2017)
Wildlife Preservation Project - WEP (Thailand, August 2014)
Private Teaching - Latin, Biology, Chemistry, Maths (2013-2017)
Accomplishments
Hip Hop Vinyl Collector, Hiking, Nature and Cinema Lover
Timeline
Research Assistant
University Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2026
MSc Intern -
University Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2023
BSc Intern -
DIBINEM, UNIBO
09.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Neuroscience
University of Trieste
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
University of Bologna