Greta Visintin

Greta, born in 1994, has always been fascinated by the mysteries of science since she was a child.
This interest led her to study Medical Biotechnology at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, where she found answers to many of the questions that fueled her curiosity. However, numerous questions remain open, and this motivates her to continue her research activity to find possible answers.

Greta began her career as a researcher, earning a PhD in Neuroscience at the Italian Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the University of Genoa. She is particularly fascinated by the brain, the most complex organ of the human body, and her doctoral research focused on the impact of stress on brain development.

She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, where she studies brain–body communication interactions, with a particular focus on chronic pain.

Alongside her research activities, Greta has a strong interest in science communication. She recently obtained a postgraduate diploma in Science Communication & Innovation from the University of Trento, demonstrating her commitment to making scientific knowledge accessible, engaging, and socially relevant.

Convinced of the importance of sharing scientific progress and inspiring new generations, she is proud to be a Young Ambassador for Women&Tech.