Laura Indolfi
About Laura Indolfi
Laura Indolfi serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of PanTher Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2016. With a strong background in materials science and engineering, she has held various roles in prestigious institutions and initiatives, contributing significantly to the fields of drug delivery and cell therapy.
Work at PanTher Therapeutics
Laura Indolfi serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of PanTher Therapeutics, a role she has held since 2016. Under her leadership, the company focuses on innovative drug delivery systems, particularly in the areas of cancer treatment and regenerative medicine. Indolfi's vision for PanTher is to advance therapeutic solutions that leverage her extensive background in materials science and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Laura Indolfi holds a Ph.D. in Materials and Structure Engineering from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, completed between 2004 and 2008. She also achieved a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from the same institution from 1997 to 2004. Additionally, she participated in the Biomedical Enterprise Program at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2010. Her scientific expertise encompasses various therapeutic areas, including cardio, cancer, and regenerative medicine, with a specific focus on drug delivery and cell therapy.
Background
Before founding PanTher Therapeutics, Laura Indolfi worked in several prominent organizations. She served as a Post-doc Researcher Associate at MIT from 2008 to 2016 and was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center from 2014 to 2016. She also contributed to the MassBio MassCONNECT mentorship program for three months in 2015. Indolfi has been involved with various initiatives, including the MassNextGen Initiative at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center from 2018 to 2019.
Achievements
Laura Indolfi co-created the Cytocouture clothing line, which won the global Descience competition in 2014, showcasing her innovative approach to combining fashion with scientific research. She was selected for the inaugural class of the MassNextGen program in 2018, recognizing her leadership in biotech. Indolfi has also been featured in the 'Women Who Lead in Life Sciences' series and delivered a TED Talk discussing the potential of PanTher's technology.
Professional Affiliations
Laura Indolfi is actively involved in various professional organizations. She has been a Founding Member of Chief in Boston since 2020 and serves on the Advisory Board of WEST - Women in the Enterprise of Science and Technology since the same year. Additionally, she has been a TED Fellow since 2015, contributing to discussions on science and technology.