DC14: Alessandra Bosc
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDEN (TUD), Germany
- Host institution: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT DRESDEN (TUD), Germany
Researchgroup: Centre for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research - Supervisor: Dr. Anja Lode, e-mail: anja.lode@tu-dresden.de
- Research Project 14
ALESSANDRA BOSC
I am originally from Bergamo, Italy, I graduated from the University of Milan with a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology (2022) and a Master’s degree in molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (2024).
During my undergraduate studies, I conducted my Bachelor’s thesis at the GENADAPT LAB, where I gained early experience in plant genetics research methodologies, with a focus on functional genomics and crop improvement. I then carried out my Master’s thesis at the Rossi Microbiology Lab, where I characterized a putative virulent gene associated with P. aeruginosa patho-phenotypes in cystic fibrosis by exploring its genetic and physical interaction partners.
Following my Master’s degree, I received a fellowship from the Italian Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. At the Briani Microbiology Lab (University of Milan), I worked on bacteriophage therapy for the eradication of chronic P. aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
I joined the SHIELD Doctoral Network in March 2026. My PhD research, based at the Center for Translational Bone, Joint and Soft Tissue Research at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), focuses on developing hydrogel-based formulations for localized bacteriophage delivery to treat biofilm-associated infections on dental implants. This innovative project explores the potential of phage-based therapies as a solution to antibiotic-resistant biofilms in dentistry.