Who We Are
Innovation in Reproductive Biotechnology
Avantea Srl is a leading European laboratory specializing in advanced technologies for animal reproduction and biotechnological research. We combine innovation and scientific rigor to develop cutting-edge solutions.
Our Headquarters
Animal Reproduction and Biotechnologies
Founded in 2008
Building on the twenty years of experience gained by its founders, Cesare Galli and Giovanna Lazzari, the company has established itself as a benchmark for innovation in the field of reproductive biotechnology.
International Stakeholders
Avantea collaborates with international stakeholders to develop cutting-edge solutions in the livestock and biomedical sectors.
Supervision and certification
All activities comply with current veterinary regulations under the supervision by the Independent Ethics Committee. Avantea is certified UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 to guarantee the high quality of its processes.
Prof. Cesare Galli
Founding Partner and General Manager of Avantea srl. After graduation in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Milan, he completed a post-doctoral degree in Cambridge (UK), from which he derived his many scientific interests and contributions in reproductive biotechnology, from in vitro embryo production to somatic cloning in bovine, equine and porcine species and the creation of animal models for biomedical purposes.
Back in Italy he produced the first bovine clone of an adult bull (1999) and the world’s first equine clone (2003). In 2008, he received the ICAR Simmet Award for Animal Reproduction as a testament to his important scientific and application contributions. In 2017 he was awarded the prestigious Pioneer Award of the European Association of Embryo Technologies in recognition of achievements in animal assisted reproduction research since the beginning of his thirty-year career.
He was President of the European Embryo Transfer Association (1997-2000), President of the International Embryo Technology Society (2021-2022) and Associate Professor of Reproductive Biotechnology at the University of Bologna (2004-2017). Prof. Galli is the holder of ministerial and regional authorizations as a reproduction center embryos in multiple animal species as well as being author of more than 180 publications in international scientific journals.


Dr. Giovanna Lazzari
Founding partner of Avantea srl. Graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Milan with full marks and honors. After a period of training at the university’s surgical clinic, she completed his post-graduate studies in Cambridge (UK), where she acquired specific knowledge in the field of animal reproduction.
Back in Italy she has concentrated her professional activity and research on assisted reproduction techniques, obtaining numerous grants in collaboration with European universities and veterinary clinics. In the meantime, he represented embryo transfer professionals as President of the Italian Society for Embryo Transfer (1999-2002) and then of the European Association of Embryo Technologies (2007-2008).
In Avantea he guides the activities of the assisted reproduction laboratory through a continuous improvement process and coordinates services to clients. Author of numerous scientific publications in international scientific journals.
Dr. Silvio Audisio
CEO of Avantea. Graduated in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies from the University of Turin in 1995, he continued his academic career with a fellowship at the University of Edinburgh.
Upon returning to Italy, he briefly worked as a pharmacist before transitioning to the pharmaceutical industry. He began his career at Sigma-Tau and spent a decade at Pfizer, advancing through roles of increasing responsibility in Sales & Marketing. In 2011, he entered the plasmaderivates business at Kedrion. After a short stint in Italy as Sales & Contract Manufacturing Director, he relocated to Vienna in 2014 to manage European commercial operations. He established the market in Germany and a subsidiary in Poland, and was appointed Managing Director of Kedrion International.
Concurrently, he served as Managing Director of the Swiss and Portuguese subsidiaries. In 2019, he joined Biotest AG as Vice President of Commercial Operations for Eastern and Southern Europe, later expanding his responsibilities to Central Asia, LATAM, and MENA, while also serving as Managing Director of Biotest Italia. In 2024, he joined Avantea with the ambitious goal of contributing to the expansion and excellence of its services.

Skills and technologies
Avantea is a center of excellence in assisted animal reproduction, with cutting-edge expertise and extensive experience in in vitro fertilization, cloning, and reproductive biotechnology.
Through a rigorous scientific approach and continuous innovation, Avantea develops advanced solutions that meet the needs of farmers, veterinary clinics, and research centers worldwide.
Main innovations of Avantea as an international leader:
Le nostre tecnologie coprono un’ampia gamma di applicazioni per migliorare l’efficienza riproduttiva e la selezione genetica, con soluzioni su misura per diverse specie.
Le nostre tecnologie coprono un’ampia gamma di applicazioni per migliorare l’efficienza riproduttiva e la selezione genetica, con soluzioni su misura per diverse specie.
Riproduzione assistita negli equini
Attraverso la tecnica OPU-ICSI, Avantea è un punto di riferimento internazionale nella produzione di embrioni in vitro, offrendo soluzioni avanzate per cavalli sportivi e da allevamento.
Assisted reproduction technologies
Our technologies encompass a wide range of applications to enhance reproductive efficiency and genetic selection, offering tailor-made solutions for different species.
Assisted reproduction in horses
Through the OPU-ICSI technique, Avantea is an international reference point in the production of in vitro embryos, offering advanced solutions for sport horses and breeding.
Assisted reproduction in cattle and buffalo
With the OPU-IVF technique, we optimize genetic selection and improve reproductive efficiency, contributing to the spread of the best blood lines in dairy and meat breeds.
Cloning and genetic rescue
We provide innovative solutions for preserving high-value bloodlines, genetic rescue, and scientific research.
Innovation and research
Avantea actively participates in national and international research projects, driving advancements in reproductive biotechnology and developing innovative solutions for genetic improvement and biodiversity conservation.
Assisted reproduction in horses
Through the OPU-ICSI technique, Avantea is an international reference point in the production of in vitro embryos, offering advanced solutions for sport horses and breeding.
Assisted reproduction in cattle and buffalo
With the OPU-IVF technique, we optimize genetic selection and improve reproductive efficiency, contributing to the spread of the best blood lines in dairy and meat breeds.
Cloning and genetic rescue
We provide innovative solutions for preserving high-value bloodlines, genetic rescue, and scientific research.
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Duchi
Roberto Duchi
Silvio è il CEO di Avantea. È laureato in Chimica e Tecnologie Farmaceutiche presso l’Università di Torino nel 1995, ha proseguito la sua carriera accademica con una fellowship in NMR presso l’Università di Edimburgo. Tornato in Italia, ha lavorato brevemente come farmacista prima di entrare nell’industria farmaceutica. Ha iniziato in Sigma-Tau e, successivamente, ha trascorso 10 anni in Pfizer, ricoprendo ruoli di crescente responsabilità in ambito Sales & Marketing. Nel 2011 è entrato nel settore dei plasmaderivati, approdando in Kedrion. Dopo un breve periodo in Italia come Direttore Vendite e Responsabile del Conto Lavoro, si è trasferito a Vienna nel 2014 per gestire le operazioni commerciali del mercato europeo. Ha aperto il mercato in Germania e la filiale in Polonia, venendo nominato Amministratore Delegato di Kedrion International. Contestualmente, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Amministratore Delegato delle filiali svizzera e portoghese. Nel 2019 è entrato in Biotest AG come VP Head of Commercial Operations per l’Europa dell’Est e del Sud, successivamente per l’Asia Centrale, LATAM e MENA, oltre a essere Amministratore Delegato di Biotest Italia. Nel 2024 è entrato in Avantea con l’ambizioso obiettivo di contribuire all’espansione e alla diffusione dei servizi e dell’eccellenza di questa realtà .
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Our team
A highly specialized team combining expertise in reproductive biotechnology, veterinary medicine, scientific research, and operational management to develop cutting-edge solutions in assisted animal reproduction.
veterinarians
Our specialists in assisted reproduction and reproductive biotechnologies are experts in the most advanced techniques for in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, and the management of donor and recipient mares.
Roberto Duchi
Roberto is a veterinary doctor, freelance since 1988. He collaborates with the members of Avantea from the very beginning. He has extensive experience in gynecology and embryo transfer.
 At Avantea, he is responsible for the operation of clinical breeding services for horse and cattle breeders in Italy and abroad, as well as for the reproductive management and care of animals involved in research programmes. Responsible for the animal hospital and experimental animal enclosure services. Responsible for the clinical services of OPU and ET for equine and bovine animals, as well as maintaining relations with public veterinary services.
Giovanni Dolci
Giovanni is a veterinary doctor, graduated from the University of Milan, with experience in the field of reproduction and equine breeding. He has served as trustee for JCI (Italian Jockey Club), FISE, former Unire-Mipaaf and ANICA. For 25 years he was director of an Equine Breeding Centre in Bergamo and, subsequently, worked as resident veterinarian at the Eifel Gold Ranch in Belgium. Since 2016 he has been working with Avantea, taking care of the clinical procedures and OPU services for horses, to which he has been exclusively dedicated since 2020.
Massimo Benedetti
Massimo is a veterinary surgeon with ten years of experience in the field of equine reproduction. In Avantea he deals with OPU and embryo transfer, contributing to the management and optimization of reproductive processes to ensure the best results for farmers.
Carlotta Bocci
Carlotta is a veterinary doctor, graduated from the University of Pisa in 2015 with a thesis on the in vitro viability of fresh and vitrified donkey embryos. She has several international work experiences, including an Erasmus traineeship at the University of Cordoba and clinical activity in breeding stations and veterinary clinics in Scotland and France. From 2020 to 2022 she was part of the Equine breeding group at the University of Pisa as a clinical veterinarian, participating in research and student training activities, and holding an externship at the University of Utrecht. Since 2020, she has been engaged in the ECAR College residency program, which is currently underway.. She is MRCVS, member of the Ordre des Vétérinaires Français and the European Placenta Group (EPG). In Avantea, she is responsible for Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation and donor and recipient management.
Lorenza Landriscina
Lorenza is a Veterinary Doctor, graduated from the State University of Milan in 2016 with a thesis on the Ovum Pick-Up in the equine species, carried out in collaboration with Avantea. In 2022 she completed the Graduate School of Equine Medicine and Surgery at the same university, with a thesis on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in equine reproduction.
She has gained work experience in veterinary clinics in Italy and abroad, including Equibreed NZ, participating in research projects and scientific publications.
In Avantea, she is responsible for the services of Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation and monitoring of receiving horses, contributing to the optimization of equine reproductive techniques.
Antonio Coppola
Antonio is a Veterinary Doctor, with a postgraduate specialization in Physiopathology of Animal Reproduction obtained at the University of Bari. He has almost ten years' experience in the Netherlands, where he was head of a veterinary department at an equine breeding centre. In Avantea, he is responsible for Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation, fetal sexing and reproductive management of the receiving population, contributing to the optimization of reproductive processes and improvement of breeding performance.
Agata Pigoli
Agata is a Veterinary Assistant and Manager of the donor horses, with eight years of experience in the field of breeding sport horses. Graduated in Breeding and Animal Welfare in 2017 at the University of Milan, she obtained the qualification to artificial fertilization for the equine species. In Avantea, she takes care of the care, management and welfare of horses and animals housed, helping to ensure optimal conditions for donors and recipients.
Laboratory
Embryologists, biotechnologists, and specialized technicians work in our state-of-the-art laboratories, applying the most advanced techniques in in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, cloning, and genetic analysis. Our team ensures the highest standards of quality and innovation to support breeders, veterinary clinics, and research institutes.
Silvia Colleoni
Silvia is Head of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory at Avantea. Graduated in Biotechnology at the University of Milan, she subsequently obtained her PhD. She has many years of experience in the field of assisted reproduction and stem cells and is the author of numerous scientific publications. In Avantea, as well as leading the activities of the assisted reproduction laboratory, she is responsible for logistics management for foreign clinics and participates in the BioRescue project, contributing to the development of advanced reproduction techniques applied to endangered species.
Maria Barandalla
Maria holds a degree in Reproductive Technologies from the University of Oviedo (Spain) and obtained her PhD in 2017 thanks to a Marie Curie scholarship (MSCA EU), in collaboration between Avantea and the University of Utrecht (Netherlands). In Avantea, she deals with assisted reproduction, micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos and preimplantation genetic tests. She has a particular interest in the cell and molecular biology of the embryo and is responsible for the cloning service.
Arianna Peri
Arianna has a degree in Biological Sciences and subsequently obtained her master’s degree in Experimental and Applied Biology at the University of Pavia, where she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science. With several years of experience in veterinary-assisted reproduction, particularly in equine reproduction, she is primarily responsible for laboratory activities, assisted reproduction services such as ICSI and the logistics of equine embryos and semen.
Giulia Lini
Giulia has a degree in Cell Molecular Biology from the University of Milan. She is part of the laboratory team for assisted reproduction services and, more recently, has taken on the role of Quality Management Manager, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Paola Turini
Paola has a solid background in assisted reproduction techniques. She is part of the laboratory team, taking care of the management of the equine assisted reproduction semen material and the daily preparation of the laboratory material. In Avantea, she is also responsible for the Ovum Pick-Up bovine service and the production of embryos for bovine, porcine and buffalo species, contributing to the development and optimization of reproductive techniques.
Marco Scaglia
Marco holds a degree in Veterinary Biotechnology from the University of Milan and is currently working on an industrial doctorate in collaboration with the same university. His research is focused on the analysis of the morphokinetics of equine embryonic development, with the objective of improving the selection methods of embryos produced in vitro through OPU-ICSI. He has been part of the Avantea laboratory team for three years, dealing with assisted reproduction and animal cloning.
Marta Maffini
Marta has a degree in Biology and Biomedical Applications. In Avantea, she is a Laboratory Technician, contributing to the provision of equine assisted reproduction services, supporting laboratory activities and providing assistance in administrative activities.
Research
Scientists and researchers dedicated to the development of new reproductive technologies and the optimization of existing protocols. Avantea participates in national and international research projects, collaborating with universities, research centers, and companies to contribute to scientific innovation in the field of reproductive biotechnology and animal genetics.
Andrea Perota
Andrea is Head of the Molecular Biology Laboratory and Researcher in the field of Veterinary Biotechnology applied to the biomedical sector. He holds a PhD (PhD) and is the author of 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications (h-index = 15) and 2 international patents. Since 2004, he has been involved in the design and in vitro validation of techniques and materials for the genetic modification of somatic cells, aimed at generating animal models (pigs and cattle) for biomedical research.
At Avantea, he contributes to the development of advanced technologies in applied genetics and translational research.
Irina Lagutina
Irina has a degree in Biology and a PhD in Biotechnology (PhD). she is a Senior Researcher, with extensive experience in the micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos of several domestic species and a particular interest in somatic cloning and nuclear reprogramming in bovine, equine and porcine species.
She is the author of numerous scientific publications and, in Avantea, she also devotes herself to the training of new human resources in the field of cell biology and animal reproduction, contributing to the growth and development of specialist skills in the sector.
Constanza Lopez
Constanza has a degree in Biotechnology and a PhD in Biological Sciences (PhD). Participated in several research projects through doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships between 2007 and 2022, leading to the publication of 11 peer-reviewed articles (h-index = 8), 1 patent and several oral presentations at scientific conferences.
At Avantea, she is involved in molecular biology techniques for the characterisation of pig and bovine models in the biomedical field, as well as nutritional biochemistry.
Giulia Brillantino
Giulia has a degree in Medical Biotechnology from the University of Brescia. She completed the traineeship in Avantea, deepening the techniques of production of embryos and animals for xenotransplantation.
Currently, she is part of the laboratory team, supporting the equine and porcine assisted reproduction activities. It is also involved in molecular and cell biology, contributing to the production and characterisation of genetically modified animal models.
Business office
The organizational and management core of Avantea, responsible for customer relations, logistics, administrative support, and strategic development.
Elisabetta Esposito
Elisabetta is a Finance Manager at Avantea, graduated in Economics and Business Law, with a solid experience in accounting and financial control. After four years as an auditor at PWC, where she followed companies in the industrial sector, she worked for six years in a multinational company in the Oil & Gas sector as Financial Controller.
At Avantea, she is responsible for the regular maintenance of accounting, periodic reporting and all Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, ensuring efficient and strategic financial management.
Marco Muscariello
Marco is Marketing Manager at Avantea, with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Graduated in Business and Management, he gained international experience working in Frankfurt in the Global Marketing of Biotest AG, where he managed communication strategies and brand positioning for international markets. In Avantea he is responsible for the marketing and communication strategy, with the aim of strengthening brand awareness and expanding the network of customers and partners.
Chiara Barbiani
Chiara holds a degree in Economics and Management from the State University of Milan and subsequently obtained a Master in Digital Marketing at 24 Ore Business School. She has experience in the sector since 2020 and has developed skills in administrative management and customer support.
In Avantea, it is part of the Administrative Office and Customer Service, taking care of the management of administrative activities and the relationship with customers, guaranteeing a continuous and high quality support. She is also responsible for coordinating internal operations, contributing to the company’s efficiency and success.
Mare Stables
The team dedicated to animal care, facility management, and maintaining environments to ensure the highest well-being of mares and other farmed species.
Gianluca Lazzarini
Gianluca is Agrotecnico and in Avantea he deals with the organization of agricultural staff and the management and maintenance of equipment. He is responsible for the care of the green and irrigation system, as well as seasonal treatments with insecticides and herbicides. It also supports the veterinarians in their daily activities, takes care of the management of animals in hospital and the recovery of biological material for scientific research in the laboratory.
Samuele Concari
Samuele has been part of the Avantea team since 2022. He is responsible for animal feed, stable management and green care. It also supports veterinarians in their daily activities, contributing to animal welfare and management.
Giovanni Tessaroli
Giovanni is a Livestock Specialist, he takes care of the welfare of animals from the entrance to Avantea to the exit.
Francesco Taffurelli
Francesco is a Livestock Worker, with four years of experience in the horse and pig sector. In Avantea, he is responsible for the feeding, cleaning and management of horses on the ground, as well as grooming activities and veterinary care, contributing to animal welfare.
Mauro Zani
Mauro is an agricultural expert and has been part of the Avantea team since July 2023. He manages the animal enclosures and takes care of the animals in hospital. It also supports veterinarians during interventions and in daily activities, contributing to animal welfare and management.
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Roberto
Duchi
Veterinarians
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Giovanni
Dolci
Veterinarians
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Massimo
Benedetti
Veterinarians

Roberto Duchi
Roberto is a veterinary doctor, freelance since 1988. He collaborates with the members of Avantea from the very beginning. He has extensive experience in gynecology and embryo transfer.
 At Avantea, he is responsible for the operation of clinical breeding services for horse and cattle breeders in Italy and abroad, as well as for the reproductive management and care of animals involved in research programmes. Responsible for the animal hospital and experimental animal enclosure services. Responsible for the clinical services of OPU and ET for equine and bovine animals, as well as maintaining relations with public veterinary services.

Giovanni Dolci
Giovanni is a veterinary doctor, graduated from the University of Milan, with experience in the field of reproduction and equine breeding. He has served as trustee for JCI (Italian Jockey Club), FISE, former Unire-Mipaaf and ANICA. For 25 years he was director of an Equine Breeding Centre in Bergamo and, subsequently, worked as resident veterinarian at the Eifel Gold Ranch in Belgium. Since 2016 he has been working with Avantea, taking care of the clinical procedures and OPU services for horses, to which he has been exclusively dedicated since 2020.

Massimo Benedetti
Massimo is a veterinary surgeon with ten years of experience in the field of equine reproduction. In Avantea he deals with OPU and embryo transfer, contributing to the management and optimization of reproductive processes to ensure the best results for farmers.
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Carlotta
Bocci
Veterinarians

Carlotta Bocci
Carlotta is a veterinary doctor, graduated from the University of Pisa in 2015 with a thesis on the in vitro viability of fresh and vitrified donkey embryos. She has several international work experiences, including an Erasmus traineeship at the University of Cordoba and clinical activity in breeding stations and veterinary clinics in Scotland and France. From 2020 to 2022 she was part of the Equine breeding group at the University of Pisa as a clinical veterinarian, participating in research and student training activities, and holding an externship at the University of Utrecht. Since 2020, she has been engaged in the ECAR College residency program, which is currently underway.. She is MRCVS, member of the Ordre des Vétérinaires Français and the European Placenta Group (EPG). In Avantea, she is responsible for Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation and donor and recipient management.
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Lorenza
Landriscina
Veterinarians

Lorenza Landriscina
Lorenza is a Veterinary Doctor, graduated from the State University of Milan in 2016 with a thesis on the Ovum Pick-Up in the equine species, carried out in collaboration with Avantea. In 2022 she completed the Graduate School of Equine Medicine and Surgery at the same university, with a thesis on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in equine reproduction.
She has gained work experience in veterinary clinics in Italy and abroad, including Equibreed NZ, participating in research projects and scientific publications.
In Avantea, she is responsible for the services of Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation and monitoring of receiving horses, contributing to the optimization of equine reproductive techniques.
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Antonio
Coppola
Veterinarians

Antonio Coppola
Antonio is a Veterinary Doctor, with a postgraduate specialization in Physiopathology of Animal Reproduction obtained at the University of Bari. He has almost ten years’ experience in the Netherlands, where he was head of a veterinary department at an equine breeding centre. In Avantea, he is responsible for Ovum Pick-Up, embryo transplantation, fetal sexing and reproductive management of the receiving population, contributing to the optimization of reproductive processes and improvement of breeding performance.
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Agata
Pigoli
Veterinarians

Agata Pigoli
Agata is a Veterinary Assistant and Manager of the donor horses, with eight years of experience in the field of breeding sport horses. Graduated in Breeding and Animal Welfare in 2017 at the University of Milan, she obtained the qualification to artificial fertilization for the equine species. In Avantea, she takes care of the care, management and welfare of horses and animals housed, helping to ensure optimal conditions for donors and recipients.
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Silvia
Colleoni
Laboratory

Silvia Colleoni
Silvia is Head of the Assisted Reproduction Laboratory at Avantea. Graduated in Biotechnology at the University of Milan, she subsequently obtained her PhD. She has many years of experience in the field of assisted reproduction and stem cells and is the author of numerous scientific publications. In Avantea, as well as leading the activities of the assisted reproduction laboratory, she is responsible for logistics management for foreign clinics and participates in the BioRescue project, contributing to the development of advanced reproduction techniques applied to endangered species.
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Maria
Barandalla
Laboratory
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Arianna
Peri
Laboratory
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Giulia
Lini
Laboratory
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Paola
Turini
Laboratory

Maria Barandalla
Maria holds a degree in Reproductive Technologies from the University of Oviedo (Spain) and obtained her PhD in 2017 thanks to a Marie Curie scholarship (MSCA EU), in collaboration between Avantea and the University of Utrecht (Netherlands). In Avantea, she deals with assisted reproduction, micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos and preimplantation genetic tests. She has a particular interest in the cell and molecular biology of the embryo and is responsible for the cloning service.

Arianna Peri
Arianna has a degree in Biological Sciences and subsequently obtained her master’s degree in Experimental and Applied Biology at the University of Pavia, where she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science. With several years of experience in veterinary-assisted reproduction, particularly in equine reproduction, she is primarily responsible for laboratory activities, assisted reproduction services such as ICSI and the logistics of equine embryos and semen.

Giulia Lini
Giulia has a degree in Cell Molecular Biology from the University of Milan. She is part of the laboratory team for assisted reproduction services and, more recently, has taken on the role of Quality Management Manager, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Paola Turini
Paola has a solid background in assisted reproduction techniques. She is part of the laboratory team, taking care of the management of the equine assisted reproduction semen material and the daily preparation of the laboratory material. In Avantea, she is also responsible for the Ovum Pick-Up bovine service and the production of embryos for bovine, porcine and buffalo species, contributing to the development and optimization of reproductive techniques.
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Marco
Scaglia
Laboratory
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Marta
Maffini
Laboratory
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Andrea
Perota
Biotechnology
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Irina
Lagutina
Biotechnology

Marco Scaglia
Marco holds a degree in Veterinary Biotechnology from the University of Milan and is currently working on an industrial doctorate in collaboration with the same university. His research is focused on the analysis of the morphokinetics of equine embryonic development, with the objective of improving the selection methods of embryos produced in vitro through OPU-ICSI. He has been part of the Avantea laboratory team for three years, dealing with assisted reproduction and animal cloning.

Marta Maffini
Marta has a degree in Biology and Biomedical Applications. In Avantea, she is a Laboratory Technician, contributing to the provision of equine assisted reproduction services, supporting laboratory activities and providing assistance in administrative activities.

Andrea Perota
Andrea is Head of the Molecular Biology Laboratory and Researcher in the field of Veterinary Biotechnology applied to the biomedical sector. He holds a PhD (PhD) and is the author of 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications (h-index = 15) and 2 international patents. Since 2004, he has been involved in the design and in vitro validation of techniques and materials for the genetic modification of somatic cells, aimed at generating animal models (pigs and cattle) for biomedical research.
At Avantea, he contributes to the development of advanced technologies in applied genetics and translational research.

Irina Lagutina
Irina has a degree in Biology and a PhD in Biotechnology (PhD). she is a Senior Researcher, with extensive experience in the micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos of several domestic species and a particular interest in somatic cloning and nuclear reprogramming in bovine, equine and porcine species.
She is the author of numerous scientific publications and, in Avantea, she also devotes herself to the training of new human resources in the field of cell biology and animal reproduction, contributing to the growth and development of specialist skills in the sector.
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Constanza
Lopez
Biotechnology

Constanza Lopez
Constanza has a degree in Biotechnology and a PhD in Biological Sciences (PhD). Participated in several research projects through doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships between 2007 and 2022, leading to the publication of 11 peer-reviewed articles (h-index = 8), 1 patent and several oral presentations at scientific conferences.
At Avantea, she is involved in molecular biology techniques for the characterisation of pig and bovine models in the biomedical field, as well as nutritional biochemistry.
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Giulia
Brillantino
Biotechnology

Giulia Brillantino
Giulia has a degree in Medical Biotechnology from the University of Brescia. She completed the traineeship in Avantea, deepening the techniques of production of embryos and animals for xenotransplantation.
Currently, she is part of the laboratory team, supporting the equine and porcine assisted reproduction activities. It is also involved in molecular and cell biology, contributing to the production and characterisation of genetically modified animal models.
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Elisabetta
Esposito
Business office

Elisabetta Esposito
Elisabetta is a Finance Manager at Avantea, graduated in Economics and Business Law, with a solid experience in accounting and financial control. After four years as an auditor at PWC, where she followed companies in the industrial sector, she worked for six years in a multinational company in the Oil & Gas sector as Financial Controller.
At Avantea, she is responsible for the regular maintenance of accounting, periodic reporting and all Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, ensuring efficient and strategic financial management.
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Marco
Muscariello
Business office

Marco Muscariello
Marco is Marketing Manager at Avantea, with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Graduated in Business and Management, he gained international experience working in Frankfurt in the Global Marketing of Biotest AG, where he managed communication strategies and brand positioning for international markets. In Avantea he is responsible for the marketing and communication strategy, with the aim of strengthening brand awareness and expanding the network of customers and partners.
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Chiara
Barbiani
Business office
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Gianluca
Lazzarini
Mare stables
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Samuele
Concari
Mare stables
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Giovanni
Tessaroli
Mare stables

Chiara Barbiani
Chiara holds a degree in Economics and Management from the State University of Milan and subsequently obtained a Master in Digital Marketing at 24 Ore Business School. She has experience in the sector since 2020 and has developed skills in administrative management and customer support.
In Avantea, it is part of the Administrative Office and Customer Service, taking care of the management of administrative activities and the relationship with customers, guaranteeing a continuous and high quality support. She is also responsible for coordinating internal operations, contributing to the company’s efficiency and success

Gianluca Lazzarini
Gianluca is Agrotecnico and in Avantea he deals with the organization of agricultural staff and the management and maintenance of equipment. He is responsible for the care of the green and irrigation system, as well as seasonal treatments with insecticides and herbicides. It also supports the veterinarians in their daily activities, takes care of the management of animals in hospital and the recovery of biological material for scientific research in the laboratory.

Samuele Concari
Samuele has been part of the Avantea team since 2022. He is responsible for animal feed, stable management and green care. It also supports veterinarians in their daily activities, contributing to animal welfare and management.

Giovanni Tessaroli
Giovanni is a Livestock Specialist, he takes care of the welfare of animals from the entrance to Avantea to the exit.
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Francesco
Taffurelli
Mare stables
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Mauro
Zani
Mare stables

Francesco Taffurelli
Francesco is a Livestock Worker, with four years of experience in the horse and pig sector. In Avantea, he is responsible for the feeding, cleaning and management of horses on the ground, as well as grooming activities and veterinary care, contributing to animal welfare.

Mauro Zani
Mauro is an agricultural expert and has been part of the Avantea team since July 2023. He manages the animal enclosures and takes care of the animals in hospital. It also supports veterinarians during interventions and in daily activities, contributing to animal welfare and management.