Dr. Nina BONO

M.Sc., Ph.D.: Assistant Professor in Chemical Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano (Dept. of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”)

As a co-inventor of the VibroFect technology, Nina holds two patents for non-viral vectors, showcasing her deep knowledge of nucleic acid therapeutics. Her rich research background in advanced therapies serves as a critical foundation for turning groundbreaking discoveries into successful commercial applications

+10-year experience in prototyping technologies and bioreactors

OUR TEAM

Dr. Gabriele CANDIANI

M.Sc., Ph.D.: Full Professor in Biotechnology and Bioreactors, and Chemical Bioengineering at Politecnico di Milano (Dept. of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”)

Gabriele is the top-rated (1st) expert in transfection technologies in Italy during the decade 2013-2023, and among the top 50 experts (out of about 30,200) in Europe

20-year experience in developing transfection reagents and technologies, and nanobiotechnology

Mr. Paul CHIPPERTON

B.Sc., MBA: co-founded award-winning Profound Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:PROF) and recently led Insight Medbotics through FDA clearance and financing. Currently serves on multiple boards including Fero International and lectures at top universities (University of Toronto, Queen's, McMaster, Politecnico di Milano, WU-Vienna) on strategic innovation and venture finance

Paul brings proven experience in taking medical technologies from lab to NASDAQ, essential expertise for navigating regulatory pathways, raising capital, and building strategic partnerships in the global biotech ecosystem

30-year veteran of founding, financing, and scaling life science startups