Eleonora Vannini

Eleonora Vannini is an accomplished researcher with extensive experience in neurobiology and oncology. Currently serving as a Ricercatore at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche since June 2017, Eleonora focuses on the identification of biomarkers and development of sensitive detection platforms for Glioblastoma Multiforme. Vannini has held multiple postdoctoral positions including a fellowship at Fondazione Umberto Veronesi and a role at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas, where research encompassed the molecular characterization of extracellular vesicles in glioblastoma. Additional positions include postdoctoral roles at the University of Leicester, where research involved alterations in synaptic dynamics in epilepsy models, and earlier research at the same institution concerning sensory processing in epilepsy models. Eleonora earned a PhD in Neurobiology from Scuola Normale Superiore, along with advanced degrees from Università di Pisa, highlighting a robust educational background in neurobiology and ecology.