Domenico D'Atri
Washington,DC
Summary
With a background in Biotechnology and Food Engineering, my expertise lies in organic synthesis and advanced drug delivery utilizing micro and nanoparticles, particularly in the realm of cancer immunology and vaccine delivery. I excel in spearheading collaborative teams, guiding them in the design and execution of synthesis methods and protocol enhancements. Seamlessly managing multiple projects concurrently, I am a fervent learner, continuously seeking novel avenues to broaden my expertise and elevate my contributions. Known for my penchant for innovation, I am relentless in my pursuit of optimizing processes and problem-solving, always striving to surpass the status quo. My track record speaks volumes, showcasing my unwavering commitment to delivering projects that meet and exceed objectives, consistently within specified timelines and budget constraints.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted innovative research on nanoparticle applications during postdoctoral tenure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), resulting in the publication of two impactful papers.
- Implemented novel methodologies that led to a remarkable 400% enhancement in the time efficiency of patented nanoparticle technology, significantly advancing project timelines and possible commercial feasibility.
- Recognized for outstanding contributions, receiving multiple awards for excellence in research and scientific innovation during tenure at NIH.
Guest Researcher
LUMC
Leiden, Netherlands
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Conducted in vivo experiments as a guest researcher at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Percuros, utilizing nanoghost (patented technology) exosome-like particles, resulting in the publication of two papers in a prestigious, high-impact journal.
Guest Researcher
UMC Regenerative Medicine
Utrecht, Netherlands
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted cutting-edge in vivo and ex vivo experiments on mice and human samples as a guest researcher at the UMC Regenerative Medicine Center, utilizing nanoghost exosome-like particles.
- Played a pivotal role in research focused on the treatment of osteoarthritis, resulting in the publication of a paper in a high-impact journal, showcasing the efficacy of nanoghost exosome-like particles in addressing this debilitating condition.
Guest Researcher
AO Foundation
Davos, Switzerland
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Conducted advanced in vivo and ex vivo experiments on both mice and cow samples as a guest researcher at the Davos AO Foundation Center.
- Played a pivotal role in groundbreaking research focused on the treatment of osteoarthritis, resulting in the publication of two impactful papers in high-impact journals, showcasing the efficacy of novel interventions.
- Demonstrated expertise in translational research methodologies, bridging the gap between preclinical models and clinical applications in the field of osteoarthritis treatment.
Patent Analyst
Abiogen Pharma
Pisa, Italy
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked as an employee at Abiogen Pharma within both the Research & Development (R&D) and Patent Office departments to manage existing patents, ensuring their maintenance and protection, while actively contributing to the development of new patent applications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in patent writing, contributing substantively to the drafting and submission of new patent applications, thereby safeguarding intellectual property rights and fostering innovation within the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive market research within the R&D office, analyzing trends and identifying opportunities for the development of new pharmaceutical products, contributing valuable insights to strategic decision-making processes.
- Exhibited a multifaceted skill set, seamlessly transitioning between patent management responsibilities and market analysis duties, supporting the company's objectives in both innovation and commercialization efforts.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology And Food Engineering
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Haifa, Israel03-2020
Master of Science - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy03-2014
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy03-2011
Skills
- Written And Oral Communication
- Experimental Protocols
- Teaching Abilities
- Scientific Writing
- Scientific Plan Modification
- Literature Reviews
- Manuscript Authoring
- Professional Presentation Delivery
- Project Coordination
- Technical Writing
- Cell culture
- Exosomes isolation
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Protein expression and extraction
- PCR
- Immunoassays (ELISA) and western blot
- Mice handling
- Scaffold and nanoparticles synthesis and characterization
- HPLC
- FPLC
- Microscopy
- Flowcytometry
- Office package
- Adobe suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- GraphPad Prism
- FlowJo
- Fiji
- Python
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- 2024 NCI CCR Milestone Paper "Inspired by Nature"
- 2023 Federal Technology Transfer Award - CCR NIH
- 2019 ISEV Award for young investigators
- 2018 MedIncell awards at ICRS
- 2013 Full Erasmus placement scholarship for 1 year period of research at Friedrich Alexander Universitat - Erlangen, Germany
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Institutes of Health
08.2020 - Current
Guest Researcher
LUMC
11.2017 - 02.2018
Guest Researcher
UMC Regenerative Medicine
10.2016 - 11.2016
Guest Researcher
AO Foundation
09.2016 - 10.2016
Patent Analyst
Abiogen Pharma
05.2015 - 11.2015
Ph.D. - Biotechnology And Food Engineering
Technion Israel Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Industrial Biotechnology
University of Pisa
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Pisa