Rosa Vitale, PhD

• Coordinate translational programs across clinical, regulatory, and CMC teams, advancing therapies from discovery to clinic. • Define and oversee study plans, milestones, timelines, and deliverables. • Manage vendor selection, contracts, and budgets to optimize project execution. • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure alignment with clinical objectives. • Facilitate cross-functional communication to support translational and clinical decision-making.

• Supported phase I/II clinical trials across Europe, UK, USA, and Canada. • Reviewed and maintained study materials, manuals, and operational plans. • Managed communications with investigators and stakeholders, providing timely study updates. • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of clinical and translational activities. • Oversaw CROs and external vendors, optimizing efficiency and deliverables. • Tracked trial progress, reported key metrics, and addressed translational research challenges.

• Coordinated the Vector Construction Unit for personalized cancer vaccine production. • Developed SOPs and standardized fast-cloning processes for vector construction. • Managed budgets, vendor selection, and oversight of cross-functional teams. • Trained and supervised junior staff on technical procedures and regulatory compliance. • Supported pipeline enhancement and preclinical development of personalized cancer vaccines.

• Contributed to the development of advanced combined immunotherapies for cancer. • Participated in cloning and characterization of neoantigen-based cancer vaccine models. • Supported preclinical validation of prototypes for clinical translation. • Optimized and characterized recombinant viral vectors for biotechnological applications.

• Conducted research on membrane homeostasis and drug target identification for genetic diseases. • Participated in MEDINTECH Project to enhance drug and vaccine efficacy using convergent technologies.

• Developed miniaturized heme-enzymes with peroxidase activity for biotechnological applications within STRAIN Project.

• Supported the VINCI Project to establish joint Italian-French research programs. • Focused on biosensor development and analytical tools for diagnostics.