Elisa Bellistri

Elisa Bellistri is an experienced professional specializing in digital services, automation, and data analytics within the cultural sector. Currently serving as the head of the Digital Services and Automation Unit at Comune di Milano since December 2019, Elisa has also held positions as a consultant in publishing at Gruppo Mondadori and in biotechnology education at ITS Biotecnologie. Previous roles include post-doctoral researcher positions focused on electrophysiology and optogenetics at prestigious institutions such as Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, IRCCS Istituto Neurologico C.Besta, and Instituto Cajal. Elisa's academic background includes a PhD in Neuroscience and multiple degrees in bioengineering, science communication, and artificial intelligence for public administration.