Stefano Gaburro, PhD, specializes in neuropharmacology and digital technologies for laboratory animal care. As Tecniplast's Scientific Director, he advances translational models for human diseases, emphasizing ethical research practices and the 3Rs - replacement, reduction, refinement. A skilled communicator and Cialdini Certified Professional, Stefano leads significant webinars and collaborates globally to enhance animal welfare in scientific settings. His contributions are pivotal in shaping future biomedical research standards.
Silvia Mandillo, PhD, graduated in Natural Sciences from Università La Sapienza, Rome, and earned a PhD in Psychology from Tufts University. She is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the Italian National Research Council (CNR), contributing to major international projects on mouse model phenotyping for human diseases. Her research focuses on motor, cognitive, and emotional behaviors in neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders using automated systems and ethologically based direct observations. She is also active in several training programs, including the Neurobiology Master’s program at Università Sapienza, Rome.