Natural ecosystems such as coral reefs are facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change. As vital ecosystem engineers, corals suffer from widespread stress caused by bleaching events and emerging diseases. At the Italian Institute of Technology, I am advancing research on eco-friendly, biodegradable biomaterials to develop novel therapies for coral infections and promote reef conservation.
Research center
CCT@Morego
About
Certificate
Title: High Tech Entrepreneurship Program
Description: HTE GeNiUS is a 2 months training program where students and researchers from the University of Genova, the Université Cote d’Azur, and Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to create Startups out of innovative technology breakthroughs.
Date: 19-04-2024
Oral presentations
2025
Scribano V., Contardi M., Rinaldi C., Isa V., Fiorentini F., Ceseracciu L., Gandolfi I., Ghizzi I., Lavorano S., Galli P., Montano S., Athanassiou A.
Eco-friendly active film and sealant for underwater drug delivery to diseased corals
International Conference for YOUNG Marine Researchers – ICYMARE
Conference
2024
Scribano V., Contardi M., Rinaldi C., Isa V., Fiorentini F., Ceseracciu L., Lavorano S., Montano S., Athanassiou A.
Bi-phasic biosystem allows in-situ drug delivery in infected corals
European Coral Reef Symposium - ECRS
Conference
