Manuele Martinelli is a highly experienced biochemist with a focus on antibody optimization and immunotherapy. Currently serving as Senior Production Biochemist Lead at Menarini Silicon Biosystems since July 2023, Manuele previously played key roles at Checkmab S.r.l. from April 2018 to July 2023, leveraging expertise in cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins. Prior experience includes positions at INGM - Istituto Nazionale Genetica Molecolare, GSK, Novartis Vaccines, moltenitherapeutics, and CERM, where responsibilities spanned antigen design, laboratory management, and the development of innovative solutions in biochemistry and molecular biology. Manuele holds a PhD in Structural Biology and a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Università degli Studi di Firenze.