Valentina Greto
About Valentina Greto
Valentina Greto is a Preclinical Scientist currently working at Ochre Bio in Oxford, England. She has extensive experience in molecular genetics and has held various research positions, including postdoctoral work at the University of Oxford and a PhD at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma.
Work at Ochre Bio
Valentina Greto has been employed as a Preclinical Scientist at Ochre Bio since 2021. In this role, she has facilitated a multi-centre ex vivo perfusion study, which has enhanced collaboration across various research centers. Greto has also analyzed pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic siRNA candidates, contributing to the development of novel RNA-based therapies. Additionally, she developed a biomarker selection strategy that supports advancements in personalized medicine approaches.
Education and Expertise
Valentina Greto holds a PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences and Bioethics-Endocrinology and Diabetes from Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, completed between 2014 and 2017. She also has a Master's degree in Biology from Università degli Studi della Calabria, obtained from 2010 to 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the same institution, completed in 2010. Greto participated in the Erasmus programme at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, studying Biology from 2009 to 2010.
Background
Greto's academic journey includes a Visiting PhD Student position at the University of Oxford in 2015 for four months, where she gained research collaboration experience. She later served as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Oxford from 2018 to 2021, during which she implemented new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and acquired advanced lab equipment to improve laboratory efficiency and research outcomes. Prior to her time at Oxford, she worked as a PhD Student at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma from 2014 to 2017 and as a Graduate Trainee at Università degli Studi della Calabria in 2013.
Achievements
During her tenure at the University of Oxford, Valentina Greto supervised and mentored lab associates, fostering a collaborative and educational environment within the research team. Her contributions to laboratory practices and research methodologies have significantly impacted the efficiency and outcomes of the projects she has been involved in. At Ochre Bio, her work on biomarker selection and pharmacokinetic analysis has been pivotal in advancing therapeutic developments in RNA-based therapies.