Giulietta Maruggi

Giulietta Maruggi is an accomplished professional in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology, currently serving as Senior Director and Head of the mRNA Center of Excellence at GSK since March 2015. With extensive experience in RNA vaccines, Giulietta has held various significant roles at GSK, including Senior Director for RNA Vaccines and Scientific Director in Preclinical R&D. Prior to GSK, Giulietta worked at Novartis Vaccines from January 2010 to February 2015, focusing on alphavirus replicon vaccines for infectious diseases and cancer therapy. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, and Virology from Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, alongside a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the same institution. Additional experience includes postdoctoral research and visiting positions, enhancing expertise in gene transfer approaches and viral vector optimization.