Clarissa Ceruti

Clarissa Ceruti is an accomplished academic and consultant with extensive experience in innovation management and technology transfer, primarily in the life sciences sector. Currently, Clarissa serves as an Adjunct Professor at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale, and Bologna Business School, teaching various courses related to innovation in biotechnology and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Clarissa holds the position of Senior Advisor for Technology Transfer at BUGNION SpA and has been a Principal Consultant at PQE Group, focusing on innovation and technology exploitation. Clarissa's previous roles include strategic business development at Forcyte Biotechnologies, Business Development Manager at BioIndustry Park Silvano Fumero and Stelar Srl, and Co-Founder/CEO of Aroxel, LLC. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and an MBA in Finance and Marketing, supplemented by a certification in Aromatherapy.