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A platelet biotech built on deep science.

Founded to translate decades of platelet biology research into therapeutic reality — beginning with a clear scientific vision and a commitment to rigour.

The team

Scientific founders with deep expertise in platelet biology, haemostasis, and biotech commercialisation.

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Marco Malvestiti

President and Chief Executive Officer

Drives Plasfer’s strategic direction, financing, and business development. Combines deep expertise in biotech venture strategy with a long-standing focus on platelet biology and its translation into novel therapeutics.

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Prof. Paolo Gresele

Chief Scientific Officer

Full Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Perugia and a leading international authority in platelet biology, haemostasis, and translational haematology. Over 300 peer-reviewed publications.

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Prof. Luigi De Marco

Chief Technology Officer

A physician (MD) and recognised authority in transfusion medicine. Oversees the sourcing, quality and handling of platelets as the platform’s starting material, and of the final platelet-based preparation — the transfusion-medicine backbone of PTT.

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Dr. Emanuela Falcinelli

Head of Preclinical Research

Senior researcher in platelet biology at the University of Perugia. Drives Plasfer’s preclinical programme and the development of the PTT loading process, with a track record of peer-reviewed work in platelet function and translational haematology.

Board of Directors

Portrait of Marco Malvestiti

Marco Malvestiti

CEO and Director

Drives Plasfer’s strategic direction, financing, and business development. Combines deep expertise in biotech venture strategy with a long-standing focus on platelet biology and its translation into novel therapeutics.

Portrait of Prof. Paolo Gresele

Prof. Paolo Gresele

CSO and Director

Full Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Perugia and a leading international authority in platelet biology, haemostasis, and translational haematology. Over 300 peer-reviewed publications.

Portrait of Prof. Luigi De Marco

Prof. Luigi De Marco

CTO and Director

A physician (MD) and recognised authority in transfusion medicine. Oversees the sourcing, quality and handling of platelets as the platform’s starting material, and of the final platelet-based preparation — the transfusion-medicine backbone of PTT.

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Giacomo Rimatori

Corporate Counsel and Director

Provides corporate and legal counsel to Plasfer's board, supporting governance and corporate development.

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Prof. Zaverio Ruggeri

Director

Scientific Advisor at The Scripps Research Institute, contributing deep expertise in platelet biology and vascular medicine to Plasfer’s governance.

Two Italian locations. One company.

Headquarters

Perugia (Umbria), Italy

Via San Damiano 14 06121 Perugia PG, Italy
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R&D Unit

Caserta (CE), Italy

Neurobiotech – Polo d'Innovazione Tecnologica Viale T. A. Edison, 81100 Caserta CE, Italy
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