AWARDS: RESEARCHER OF THE LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE “L’Oréal- UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE” AWARD FOR HER WORK ON MOLECULAR BASIS OF AGING
Marie Curie was the first female scientist to win a Nobel Prize, but many other brilliant and dedicated women have pursued science over the years. The 2017 Edition of the L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards Ceremony celebrated in Milan 5 eminent women scientists and their excellence, creativity and intelligence. Alice Trivellini, researcher at Sant’Anna School Institute of Life Sciences, received an award of 20,000 € to commend her scientific contributions in the field of molecular biology.
In 2016, Alice Trivellini received the “Pistoia Giovani e Ricerca Scientifica 2016” grant award. The project focused on the polyphenolic components of dragon fruit and nutraceuticals to boost the agro-food manufacturing in Pistoia area.
The L'Oreal UNESCO for Women In Science program was founded to promote and highlight the critical importance of ensuring greater participation of women in science, by awarding promising female scientists. Alice Trivellini is currently investigating the molecular basis of aging phenotypes via dissimilar transcriptional changes, including those in transcription factors and micro‐RNAs.
“I think balancing a research career and a family is certainly a challenge– says Alice Trivellini - but there are many rewards when you maintain a good degree of flexibility in your work and home life. I am passionate about my research and try and find my own way that defines me as an individual and expert in the field”.
Video: Alice Trivellini explains her research on molecular basis of aging, click here to download
Photogallery: Alice Trivellini
