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Leonardo Traini

Leonardo Traini

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Life Scientist | PhD in Cancer Biology | MBA

  • Education

    • Calhoun High School, Port Lavaca, Texas, USA

      2010 - 2010
      High School Semester Abroad

      During this semester abroad I improved my English skills by active involvement in local high school activities, societies and studies. It was a life changing life experience to live abroad with an host family. I developed passion for travelling, learning from others and sharing.

    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Business Administration - MBA

    • Karolinska Institutet

      2016 - 2016
      Erasmus+ Traineeship Exchange Student Biotechnology

    • Università degli Studi di Padova

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Science (MSc) Medical Biotechnology 110/110 with Honors

      Activities and Societies: Journal Club Thesis Title:nNOS expression and localization in soleus muscle of ambulatory and tail-suspended ratsThe education consisted of full time courses, and related laboratories, combining broad and deep knowledge of basic and advanced principles of biology and biotechnology skills. The degree mainly focused in the diagnostic and medical field.

    • University of Aberdeen

      2013 - 2014
      Erasmus Exchange Student Biotechnology

    • Heidelberg University

      2017 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Oncology and Cancer Biology Magna cum laude

      Thesis Title:The role of tumor suppressor genes PBRM1 and RPS6KA3 in primary liver cancer

    • Università di Camerino

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biotechnology 110/110 with Honors

      Activities and Societies: Athletics Club Graduated with Honors in Biotechnologies at Università di Camerino (2014). 5 months Erasmus grant to study abroad at the University of Aberdeen, UK (2013). “Borsa di merito” scholarship based on exam results and awarded to 80 students at University of Camerino (2013).

  • Experience

    • Università di Camerino

      Feb 2013 - May 2013
      Student Assistant

      • Developed time management skills while working part time alongside my studies• Supported students in case with information about lesson timetables, teacher's availability and university in general

    • Analysis Lab, Asur Area Vasta 3

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
      Blood Analysis and Microbiology Department Intern

      • Gained independence in the use of diagnostic hematology systems• Studied the process for the diagnosis of leukemias• Hands-on experience with analysis of sperm, feces and biological buffers by means of bacterial cultures

    • University of Padova

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
      Laboratory Trainee

      • Understood the importance of ethics on biological and animal research• Gained proficiency in basic laboratory techniques such as cell culturing and analysis of biological material• Developed technical skills such as Western blot, immunoprecipitation, cell culturing (HeLa and C2C12), transfection and preparation of muscle slides for immunohistochemistry with the use of the cryostat

    • Karolinska institutet

      Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Contributed to the publication of 3 peer-reviewed articles• Shed light on the effects of bedrest on muscle atrophy• Implemented technical skills in protein and molecular biology fields• Deepened scientific reasoning and gained independence in the lab

      • R&D Trainee

        Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

      • Laboratory Trainee - Erasmus+ Traineeship

        Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

    • DKFZ German Cancer Research Center

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2021
      PhD Researcher

      • Designed and implemented 2 oncological research studies• Mastered CRISPR- and molecular biology-based technologies to manipulate gene expression in vivo and in vitro• Managed 3 transgenic mouse strains• Successfully taught basic biological concepts as tutor for a class of 30 non-biologist scientists• Honed oral presentation skills in monthly lab meetings and 3 scientific poster presentation sessions• Acquired written scientific reporting skills by writing 3 progress updates and a final dissertation for the PhD project Show less

    • Université libre de Bruxelles

      May 2023 - now
      Postdoctoral Research Fellow

      • Independent research design on multiple projects regarding metabolic and redoxsignaling, with a focus on metabolic diseases and liver cancer• Establishment of SOPs• PhD student supervision

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TOEFL iBT

      Score: 107
      Apr 2014

    • FELASA Category B

      DKFZ German Cancer Research Center
      Nov 2018

    • Time Management Fundamentals

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Python for Everybody Specialization

      Coursera
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant European Commission Oct 2015 6 months Erasmus grant to woek abroad on my MSc traineeship at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden (2015)
    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Borsa di merito Università di Camerino 2013 “Borsa di merito” scholarship based on exam results and awarded to 80 students at University ofCamerino (2013)
    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Erasmus Study Grant European Commission 2013 5 months Erasmus grant to study abroad at the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom (2013)
    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Certificate of completion, EF Foundation for Foreign Study EF Foundation for Foreign Study Jun 2011 This attestation certificates that I have completed an education period of 6 months in the United States.
    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Certificate of Attendance - St. Clare's, Oxford, England St. Clare's, Oxford, England Jul 2009 This attestation certificates that I have attended a 3-week period of summer English courses at St. Clare's in Oxford, England.
    • Awarded to Leonardo Traini
      Certificate of Attendance - St. Clare's, Oxford, England St. Clare's, Oxford, England Jul 2008 This attestation certificates that I have attended a 3-week period of summer English courses at St. Clare's in Oxford, England.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Representative

      Issued by University of Padova on Oct 2014
      University of PadovaAssociated with Leonardo Traini