Matilde possesses a strong academic experience as she holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Life Sciences from the University of Zurich. Her research focused on understanding how error during protein synthesis can impact our health and contribute to ageing. She combines her scientific background with a passion for photography, volunteering as a photographer in various events that aim to connect science and society.

Beyond the lens, Matilde feeds her creative side by attending concerts and art exhibitions. She is also dedicated to sports, as she plays basketball semi-professionally and she loves skiing. As an Italian, she, of course, enjoys good food and sees “slow life” as a state of mind.