I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, where I conducted preclinical research on electric field–based therapeutic approaches for breast cancer. I then completed an MSc in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies at Imperial College London. Under the supervision of Professor Uta Griesenbach, my Master’s research focused on lentiviral vector engineering, specifically the incorporation of a surface-displayed targeting ligand to achieve cell-specific transduction. This work addressed a key limitation of conventional lentiviral vectors and aimed to improve their safety, specificity, and translational applicability for in vivo gene therapy. Through this training, I developed strong expertise in gene therapy, viral vector design, and translational research, with a clear commitment to advancing gene-based therapeutics toward clinical implementation.

Research Interests
My PhD research project, conducted at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-TIGET) under the supervision of Dr. Michela Milani, focuses on in vivo gene therapy, biki the development of targeted strategies for hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). My work emphasizes lentiviral vector engineering, including surface modification and targeting approaches, to enable selective, efficient, and safe gene delivery in vivo. My long-term goal is to contribute to the translation of targeted gene therapy technologies into clinically relevant therapeutic applications.