Our Team

A multidisciplinary team for Brain-on-Chip innovation

AxCellerate brings together scientific, technological and business expertise to advance human-relevant preclinical research in neuroscience.

Our team combines experience in pharmaceutical development, innovative company creation, micro- and nanotechnologies, preclinical neuroscience and startup operations, supporting the growth of AxCellerate as a B2B partner for pharma, biotech, CROs and research institutions.

The Team

Meet the team behind AxCellerate

Alessandro Giacometti

CEO
Bio

Alessandro brings extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with executive roles across commercial strategy, marketing, sales and business development in international pharma companies. His background supports AxCellerate’s growth as a B2B partner for neuroscience drug development.

Nicoletta Casanova

Founder
Bio

Nicoletta is an entrepreneur and innovation leader with strong experience in founding and developing technology-driven companies. Her background in industrial innovation and the Swiss business ecosystem contributes to AxCellerate’s strategic development and positioning.

Dr. Paolo Cesare

Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor
Bio

Paolo is an expert in preclinical research for neurological disorders and one of the key scientific minds behind the NEUROCHIP technology. His work supports the scientific foundation of AxCellerate’s Brain-on-Chip approach.

Dr. Andrea Lovera

Co-Founder and CTO
Bio

Andrea specializes in micro- and nanotechnologies, laser-matter interaction and advanced microfabrication. As CTO, he contributes to the technological development of AxCellerate’s platform and its application in preclinical research.

Giorgia Pati

Co-Founder and COO
Bio

Giorgia has experience in startup creation, innovation management and business operations. Her role supports AxCellerate’s organizational development, operational execution and collaboration with the innovation ecosystem.

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