Flavio Rizzolio

Flavio Rizzolio is a Full Professor at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, and molecular biology with applications in oncology and environmental science. He leads laboratory activities and manages interdisciplinary projects, including the Tumoroids therapy initiative for ovarian cancer patients.

• Editorial roles: BMC Cancer, Diagnostic Pathology, Chinese Clinical Oncology, and others.
• Key projects: ISE-EMH (EU-Italy/Slovenia), Cibo Intelligente (Veneto Region), and microplastic impact studies.

Research emphasizes anticancer therapies using metallodrugs and nanosystems, alongside sustainable materials from biowaste. Recent collaborations include developing wearable patches from fish scales and biosensors powered by micro-supercapacitors.

Grants: Overseeing POR FESR-funded initiatives (2014-2020) and leading roles in AIRC and European projects. Languages: Fluent Italian and advanced English in academic contexts.