Maria Feola

Maria Feola is a seasoned researcher and leader in the field of gene editing and biomedical sciences. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist Team Leader at Cellectis since October 2020, Maria has held various roles, including Scientist III and Scientific II. Prior experience includes a significant tenure at Mount Sinai Health System as a Post Doc Fellow, where impactful studies focused on iron metabolism in hematopoiesis, particularly in β-thalassemia. Maria's academic journey encompasses a PhD in Medical Sciences and Biotechnologies and a Master’s degree in Biotecnologie Mediche from Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale. Contributions to the scientific community include presentations at prestigious conferences and mentoring undergraduate students.