Paola Vella is Technology Transfer Officer at Humanitas Research Hospital, where she leads intellectual property management and business development initiatives to bridge biomedical research with industry.
She graduated in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies and specialized in intellectual property with a Master in IP. After an initial career as a patent attorney, since 2013 she has been dedicated to technology transfer in the Life Sciences sector, combining IP strategy with innovation management.
Paola has created tangible impact by supporting the launch of spin-offs and start-ups, negotiating licensing agreements, and establishing partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Her work focuses on transforming scientific discoveries into innovations that generate value for patients, healthcare systems, and industrial partners.