I am Simona Villata, a post-doctoral researcher at Politecnico di Torino in Italy, where I work on the development of biofabricated 3D in vitro skin models cultured under both static and dynamic conditions. My research focuses on engineering complex skin models and investigating their interactions with microorganisms, particularly bacteria and viruses. These systems are designed to better mimic physiological conditions and to provide advanced platforms for studying infectious processes and host-pathogen interactions. A key objective of my work is to use these models to support the development and testing of innovative therapeutic strategies. By combining bioengineering, microbiology, and dynamic culture technologies, I aim to contribute to more predictive and relevant in vitro infection models.
NETSKINMODELS has been an extremely valuable Action for deepening my knowledge of skin models, feeling part of synergistic community working toward increasingly complex and relevant skin modelling, and enabling exceptional networking opportunities; in particular, STSM mobility funding has been crucial for studying the interactions between skin models developed in Italy and MPXV virus studied at CBM-CSIC in Spain.
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