In this twelfth episode of the new season of Italian Village – Il Podcast, we are proud to welcome Giulia Varsano, a pioneering scientist whose career spans from the laboratories of La Sapienza University in Rome, through a Ph.D. in Germany, to her current role as Senior Scientist II at Nuevocor Pte Ltd in Singapore.https://youtu.be/iJG1W_ibUXwWith a focus on AAV-based gene therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies, Giulia leads a dynamic team in Target Discovery, developing platforms and identifying novel therapeutic targets. Her work bridges academic research and industrial innovation, contributing directly to the development of next-generation treatments for cardiovascular diseases.From assay development in collaboration with preclinical teams to authoring invention disclosure forms for intellectual property protection, Giulia combines scientific rigor with strategic vision. She also plays a key role in presenting research to global academic partners, fostering collaboration across continents.🔬 In this episode, we explore Giulia’s inspiring journey from Europe to Asia, how science travels across cultures, and how her passion for research continues to impact lives through cutting-edge biotechnology.Tune in for a compelling conversation on international research careers, women in STEM, and the future of genetic medicine.---🎥 Guarda l’episodio completo su YouTube:👉 [youtube.com/@italianvillage](https://youtube.com/@italianvillage)🌐 Scopri di più su: [italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)An idea of: Omar Bassalti 👉 / https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarbassalti/Follow us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45kNUaSApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3VDVWZeAmazon Music: https://amzn.to/3Rrch17Host: Omar Bassalti 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarbassalti/Co-Host: Monica Vecchi 👉 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/monica-vecchi-490a5631Guest: Giulia Varsano **👉** https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-varsano-81439483/Executive Producer: Italian Village - The Podcast | [https://italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)Art Director: Italian Village - The Podcast | [https://italianvillage.it](https://italianvillage.it/)Audio and Video Post-Production: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Intro and Animations: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/ via [canva.com](http://canva.com/)Graphics: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/ via [canva.com](http://canva.com/)Video Equipment: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Lighting Equipment: Orchard Road Studios | https://www.orchardroad.studio/Social Media Manager: DLVRContact: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])Location:400 Orchard Road#06-10 Orchard TowersSingapore 238875https://maps.app.goo.gl/mkkA4t8p1S9k6FES8