AICF Fellows' Comments
"My plans are to dedicate my professional life to research in the field of translational and medical oncology. The American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) Fellowship is providing an exceptional start to this process."Davide Melisi, MD
"The American-Italian Cancer Foundation Fellowship has given me the opportunity to continue my experience in the U.S. and complete my research project, achieving an essential goal for my future career as an independent researcher. The important experience in Professor Croce's lab has increased my determination to continue my research in the field of microRNA and colorectal cancer. Encouraging young scientists at the very beginning of their careers as AICF does is a great way to promote cancer research."
Nicola Valeri, MD
"The AICF Fellowship is allowing me to pursue my goals and attempt to translate the results of my research into the clinical setting. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a place where young researchers like me can develop their projects in an environment that fosters the achievement of the best results. AICF has given me the opportunity to meet excellent scientists who dedicate their lives to the improvement of current cancer therapies."
Giorgia Zadra, PhD
"Thanks to AICF, I have been able to come to the
U.S. to take my research a step further. AICF promotes
the growth of motivated people who, through the fellowship
experience, face top-notch research projects in
state-of-the-art laboratories. Here we find the tools and
mentorship necessary to grow as independent investigators and
thinkers. For young researchers, this is a dream."
Niccoló Bolli,
MD
"AICF has made it possible for me to complete my post-doctoral training in an extremely stimulating scientific environment. The AICF Fellowship is contributing significantly to my knowledge and independence, both as a person and as a scientist."
Michela Di Virgilio,
PhD
"Working in a big lab...will give me all the tools I need to become good scientific investigator."
Massimo Ammirante, PhD
"It is important to know that as Italian researchers we are supported by AICF. It makes us feel part of a community. I would like to make a discovery that can give hope to people with cancer. Hopefully I will be able to produce some interesting results that will be useful for society."
Teodoro Pulvirenti,
PhD
"The AICF Fellowship gave me the incredible experience of joining Prof. Sassone-Corsi's lab, helping me to improve myself and my knowledge, in order to become a good scientist."
Loredana Zocchi, PhD
"Without the AICF Fellowship, I would not have been able to carry out my work here in Seattle in the field of transplantation biology. This is a key opportunity for both my career and my personal life. I'm extremely grateful."
Marcello Rotta, MD
