Siena Imaging Team
Welcome to our team! 🚀 Here in our hub of scientific exploration and innovation, we’re not just colleagues, we’re collaborators on a mission. Our goal? To propel our projects from concept to fruition, with a blend of precision and passion that’s as potent as our latest medical breakthroughs.
Who are we? We’re a diverse ensemble of scientific minds, research mavens, data wizards, and logistical maestros united by a singular purpose: to advance healthcare through rigorous clinical trials and groundbreaking research initiatives.
But don’t let the seriousness of our mission fool you. While we’re serious about our work, we’re also serious about enjoying the journey. There are no stuffy hierarchies or stifling rules here. We’re all about fostering an environment of exploration, collaboration, and yes, even the occasional experiment (in the lab, of course!).
So, get ready to meet some of the most dedicated minds in the field, the sharpest intellects, and yes, even a few personalities that will keep you smiling through the most challenging of trials. Because here, we’re not just a team, we’re a community of adventurers pushing the boundaries of science together!
Siena Imaging Areas
Manager
Production
Administrative
IT Team
R&D Team
MANAGER TEAM
Giacomo demurtas
It Manager
Senior Network and System Administrator for over 20 years, involved in networks and systems for s…ecure data management in HA (High Availability).
A founding partner and vice president of Siena Imaging
- demurtas@sienaimaging.it
Marco Battaglini
Ceo
Worked for over 20 years in an academic environment on the development of new markers derived fro…m magnetic resonance imaging. Since 2017, has been a founding partner and President of Siena Imaging
- battaglini@sienaimaging.it
Chiara Gentile
QUALITY Manager
15 years of experience in the Quality field as Quality Manager for leading companies in the pharmace…utical industry.
Working at Siena Imaging since 2022 dealing with the management of the company’s Quality System in accordance with current regulations (ISO) and Good Clinical Practice.
- cgentile@sienaimaging.it
Andrea Savelli
Operations Manager
Graduated in Medical Radiology Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques at the University of Siena. Si…nce 2019: Imaging Reader at Siena Imaging.
Since 2024: Operations Manager working on the coordination and management of operational activities within Clinical Trials.
- savelli@sienaimaging.it
Francesco Sforazzini
R&D Manager
With a decade of experience in developing artificial intelligence-based software for biomedical i…mage analysis, he joined Siena Imaging in 2022 as software developer to optimize MR image analysis processes using Deep Learning. He became head of the research and development team at the beginning of 2024.
- sforazzini@sienaimaging.it
Production TEAM
Ludovico Luchetti
Process supervisor
Graduated in Medical Biotechnology, obtained a Ph.D. in Neuroscience for developing software to c…alculate spinal cord atrophy from two MRI images. Working at Siena Imaging since its foundation, involved in developing analysis pipelines and overseeing research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
- luchetti@sienaimaging.it
Irina Efimenko
Project Manager
After 10 years of experience in clinical trials as a study coordinator, working at Siena Imaging… since 2019, overseeing project management for centralized MRI image reading activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols to maintain the highest quality in data analysis and interpretation.
- efimenko@sienaimaging.it
Irene Giganti
Project Manager
Since 2022, Clinical Project Manager at Siena Imaging, overseeing and managing clinical projects… ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations.
Specifically responsible for project activity planning, resource allocation, and progress monitoring to ensure goal achievement.
- igiganti@sienaimaging.it
Duccio Guerrieri
Imaging Scientist
Graduated in medical radiology techniques, worked for 14 years at the CT and MRI department of Au…sl Senese, specializing in diagnostic imaging techniques.
Engaged in professional training in MRI since 2014, organizing and participating in theoretical/practical congresses and professional courses throughout Italy. Working at Siena Imaging since 2019.
- guerrieri@sienaimaging.it
Elia Bengasini
Image Reader
In 2021, completed a three-year degree in Medical Radiology Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques at… the University of Siena.
Working at Siena Imaging as an Image Reader.
- bengasini@sienaimaging.it
Giulio Lazzi
Image Reader
Graduated in Medical Radiology Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques from the University of Siena, …working at Siena Imaging since 2021 as an Image Reader
- lazzi@sienaimaging.it
Claudia Bernardi
Image Reader
Graduated in Medical Radiology Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques from the University of Siena, …working at Siena Imaging since 2021 as an Image Reader
Matteo Leoncini
Image Reader
Graduated in medical radiology techniques and biotechnology, worked in the field of neuroimaging …as a radiology technician in various hospitals of the National Health Service before joining Siena Imaging as a thesis student in 2018. At Siena Imaging, involved in research projects and clinical trials
- leoncini@sienaimaging.it
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Natalya fomina
Administrative Assistant
Graduated in Linguistic Sciences, after various work experiences with international companies in … Kazakhstan and as a freelancer in Italy, has been working at Siena Imaging since 2019 as an administrative assistant, actively contributing to the development of the current corporate structure
- fomina@sienaimaging.it
IT TEAM
Lorenzo Scali
System Administrator
Employed at Siena Imaging since the beginning of 2022, responsible for designing and maintaining… the company’s IT infrastructure.
Specialized in network, storage and systems administration, with skills in virtualization and automation tools.
- lscali@sienaimaging.it
Eugenio benedetti
Functional IT
Graduated in Statistical Sciences, currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Engineering Mana…gement.
Working at Siena Imaging since 2022 as a Functional IT specialist, responsible for deploying applications within the production process in accordance with the main European and Italian guidelines.
- ebenedetti@sienaimaging.it
Tommaso Venza
Full Stack Developer
With a solid experience in software development, actively contributed to the success of innovativ…e projects at Siena Imaging, applying the skills acquired in designing and creating cutting-edge web solutions and applications.
- tvenza@sienaimaging.it
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R&D TEAM
Francesco Cacciante
Software developer
Graduated in Molecular Biology with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience focusing on the molecular and functio…nal characterization of a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, working at Siena Imaging since 2022, involved in software research and development for the identification of new biomarkers
- cacciante@sienaimaging.it
Giordano Gentile
software developer
Worked as a researcher in the university setting in the field of Neuroscience and neuroimaging... Since 2021, working at Siena Imaging, involved in software development capable of robustly and accurately quantifying brain biomarkers such as lesions and atrophy.
- gentile@sienaimaging.it
Barbara Iadarola
software developer
Graduated in Bioinformatics with a PhD in Biotechnology. Software developer at Siena Imaging sinc…e 2024, succeeding a 2-year collaboration as a PostDoc researcher. Working on the implementation of AI-based tools for multi-omics integration.
- iadarola@sienaimaging.it