Rossana Papapicco

Rossana Papapicco has a strong background in engineering and design, particularly in the field of medical devices. Starting in 2018, they worked as a Tesista at LivaNova, where they developed and validated a new sterilization and neutralization machine for biological valves. Rossana also focused on designing the machine's components, including software, sensors, and tubing.

In 2019, Rossana joined Altran as a Junior Consultant Engineer, working with the Life Sciences division. Rossana handled projects related to process industrialization for the production of cardiac valve prostheses, from simple component drawings to complex machines. Rossana collaborated closely with a mechanical workshop to support production.

At the same company, they also worked as a Junior Consultant Engineer for the Energy, Industry, and Life Sciences division. In this role, they contributed to projects such as the development of a new functional test machine for biological prostheses and the remediation of the DHF (Design History File) in a dialysis line for Fresenius Medical Care.

Earlier this year, Rossana transitioned to the role of Consultant Engineer at Altran, specializing in active implantable medical devices for the MicroPort CRM client. Rossana provided technical expertise in projects related to product development, transfer, and change management.

In 2021, Rossana moved on to work as a Design Engineer at LivaNova. Here, they further contributed to the design and development of medical devices.

Overall, Rossana brings a wealth of experience in design engineering, project management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in the medical device industry.

Rossana Papapicco completed their secondary education at Liceo scientifico Galileo Galilei, Lanciano from 2005 to 2010. Rossana then pursued their undergraduate studies at Università Politecnica delle Marche, where they obtained a Laurea triennale in Ingegneria biomedica/medica from 2010 to 2015. To further enhance their knowledge in the field, they enrolled at Politecnico di Torino where they pursued a Laurea magistrale in Ingegneria biomedica specializzazione Biomeccanica from 2016 to 2019. No specific degree name was provided for their undergraduate studies.