Science & projects
Science built through research and collaboration.
MTTlab contributes to scientific progress through experimental research, peer-reviewed publications and collaborative projects connecting preclinical science, advanced experimental models and emerging biomedical technologies.
Our scientific track record reflects both the experience on which MTTlab was built and the research directions we are developing for the future.
Research projects
Collaborative projects connecting established research, advanced models and emerging technologies.
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PAnACEA
PAnACEA — Protezione di un Anticorpo mediante Alginato per la Cura di patologie Enteriche ad Andamento cronico
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SINERGIA
SINERGIA — advanced technologieS for drug dIscovery and precisioN mEdicine: in vitRo modellinG human physiology and diseAse
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NeuroNanotech
NeuroNanotech is a European Doctoral Network bringing together neuroscience, nanotechnology, engineering and biomedical research to develop innovative nanoplatforms and neural interfaces.
Selected publications
Research that contributes to scientific knowledge.
Our scientific track record includes peer-reviewed publications authored by members of our team as well as studies supported by experimental work performed at MTTlab.
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Class IIa HDACs forced degradation allows resensitization of oxaliplatin-resistant FBXW7-mutated colorectal cancer
Molecular Oncology · 2026 · 20(3):637–667
Cristina Degrassi co-authored the study with MTTlab listed as affiliation.
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A Microfluidic Approach for Intracellular Delivery into Red Blood Cells: A Deeper Understanding of the Role of Chemical/Rheological Properties of the Cellular Suspension
Annals of Biomedical Engineering · 2025 · 53:1128–1137
MTTlab provided mouse and rat blood samples within an authorized in vivo research framework.
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3D fluid-dynamic ovarian cancer model resembling systemic drug administration for efficacy assay
ALTEX · 2021 · 38(1):82–94
Cristina Degrassi co-authored the study with MTTlab listed as affiliation.
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Reformulation and food combination as strategies to modulate glycaemia: the case of apple pomace containing biscuits administered with apple juice to healthy rats
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition · 2021 · 72(2):174–183
Cristina Degrassi co-authored the study with MTTlab listed as affiliation.
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An Animal Model for the Juvenile Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
PLOS ONE · 2016 · 11(7):e0158817
This publication is part of the scientific experience preceding and contributing to the development of MTTlab.
Research helps shape what comes next.
PAnACEA, SINERGIA and NeuroNanotech reflect different dimensions of MTTlab’s scientific development — from established preclinical research to advanced in vitro models and emerging technologies.
Open to collaboration
Good science grows through collaboration.
We are interested in collaborative research that combines complementary expertise, explores emerging technologies and addresses meaningful biomedical questions.