EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ph.D. in Health and Technology (XXXVIII cycle)
November 2022 - present
University of Bologna - Department of Medicine and Surgery and Department of Chemistry ''G. Ciamician''
Master's degree in "Polymeric materials and products for the biomedical sector" - University of Bologna
January 2022 - April 2023
Thesis: Exploring the current state and future perspective of 3D Bioprinting from an industrial perspective
Scholarship at the "Polymer Science and Biomaterials Group" laboratory - University of Bologna - Prof. Maria Letizia Focarete.
November 2021 - September 2022
Faculty of Chemistry ''G. Ciamician'', Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna
Research project '’FISR 2020 COVID (Surf-ACE)’’ (Head: Chiara Gualandi)
The aim of the project is the development of an innovative composite material, self-disinfecting and self-diagnostic. The composite material is designed to ensure surface disinfection through the controlled release of anti-Covid disinfectant solutions.
Master's degree in Chemistry - Curriculum: Synthesis Methodologies and Bio-Organic Chemistry (LM-54 Chemical Sciences class)
University of Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum
September 2019 - September 2021
Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of functional polymeric hydrogels for application in the biomedical field
Supervisor: Prof. Maria Letizia Focarete
Grade: 110/110 with honors
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (L-27 class)
University of Rome - La Sapienza
September 2016 - October 2019
Thesis: Properties and biomedical applications of graphene-based materials
CONFERENCES
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L. Di Lisa, G. Pagnotta, M. Rea, M. L. Focarete, "Rheological assessment of hydrogel printability for 3D bioprinting". Oral presentation (Keynote) at "SYNC2022" (International Symposium for Young Chemists: Innovation and Sustainability) University of Rome "La Sapienza", Department of Chemistry, Rome, 20-23 June 2022.
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L. Di Lisa, G. Pagnotta, G. Desando, C. Gualandi, M.L. Focarete, "Rheological assessment of injectable hydrogels". Oral presentation "Macrogiovani 2022" organized by "AIM - Italian Association of Macromolecules", Florence, 16-17 June 2022.
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L. Di Lisa, G. Pagnotta, R. Spigarelli, C. Valeri, E. Spisni, M.L. Focarete, "Development and formulation of naturally derived bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications" Poster contribution. Abstract presented at the "XX Chemistry Day of Emilia-Romagna", Ferrara, November 2021.
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L. Di Lisa, S. Pacilio, M. Rea, M. Torsello, ''Assessment of natural - based hydrogel's printability for 3D Bioprinting'' Poster contribution, ''Additive manufacturing in healthcare: from 3D printing to bioprinting'', Lake Como School of Advanced Studies, 5-9 June 2023, Como
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L. Di Lisa, S. Pacilio, G. Cenacchi, M. L. Focarete, ''Development of a novel 3D bioprintable hydrogel formulation based on decellularized extracellular matrix and gelatine methacrylate'' Oral presentation "Macrogiovani 2023" organized by "AIM - Italian Association of Macromolecules", Catania, 21 - 23 June 2023.
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L. Di Lisa, M. Rea, S. Pacilio, G. Cenacchi, M.L. Focarete, ''Interpenetrating networks of biopolymer hydrogels as functional bioinks for bioprinted in vitro models'', Poster contribution, POLY-CHAR 2024 conference - Polymers for our future, CSIC campus, Madrid, 27-31 May 2024.
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L. Di Lisa, L. Oliveti, M. Rea, M. Torsello, D. Bellucci, L. Mercatali, V. Cannillo, T. Ibrahim, M.L. Focarete, ''Bioactive glass-doped alginate methacrylate composite hydrogel as a novel bioink for 3D Bioprinting'', Oral presentation, ''Macrogiovani 2024'' organized by AIM - Italian Association of Macromolecules'', Rimini, 13-14 June 2024.
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L. Di Lisa, M. Rea, D. Nuvoli, C. Albonetti, A. Mariani, M.L. Focarete, ''Tailoring toughness: frontal polymerization of hydrogels with controlled mechanical properties'', Oral Presentation, SYNC2024, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, 24-28 June 2024.
SCHOOLS
- "Stimuli responsive dynamic systems and materials", ArtMoMa Spring School, 17-19 April 2023, Bologna
- ''Additive manufacturing in healthcare: from 3d printing to bioprinting'', Lake Como School of Advanced Studies, 5-9 June 2023, Como
- ''Scuola Mario Farina'', organized by ''AIM-Italian Association of Macromolecules'', Bertinoro, 13-17 May 2024
- ''Light-responsive nanomaterials for biomedical applications'', organized by Polish Academy of Sciences Scientific Center in Rome, 3-4 June 2024, Rome
AWARDS
- Thesis award for a master's thesis focused on reduction and refinement methodologies, as well as alternative research to the use of animals - for graduates from the Universities of the Emilia Romagna Region - October 2022.
- Best oral presentation, AIM MACROGIOVANI, Catania (Italy), 21-23 June 2023.
