Sara Morini

Sara Morini is a highly experienced postdoctoral researcher with a focus on the large-scale expansion of stem/stromal cells for biomedical applications. Currently employed at Banc de Sang i Teixits, Sara specializes in the cultivation of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells for extracellular vesicles production under GMP conditions. Previous positions include postdoctoral research at Instituto Superior Técnico, where Sara managed projects involving microcarrier-based cultures in collaboration with ThermoFisher Scientific and Carroucell, and extensive work as a PhD student handling the expansion and characterization of various cell types. Educational credentials include a PhD in Bioengineering with a specialization in Cell Therapies and Regenerative Medicine from Instituto Superior Técnico, as well as a Master's in Medical Biotechnology and a Bachelor's in Biotechnology from Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia. Sara's research experience is complemented by several internships focusing on biomedical applications of cultured cells and the characterization of materials for therapeutic purposes.