Clarissa Ceruti is a technology transfer and innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences across the US and Italy. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry (University of Torino) and an MBA from Simmons University (Boston, MA), combining scientific expertise with business strategy, IP, and commercialization.

She has worked with institutions such as Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, the University of Pennsylvania, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Bioindustry Park. Clarissa specializes in evaluating and managing technology portfolios, assessing commercial potential, negotiating licensing deals, and building partnerships between academia and industry. Her work includes global marketing and strategic brand development for biotech companies, with a strong focus on translating research into real-world impact.