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Matteo Franco is a Lead Scientist at ProtaGene, which he joined in May 2018. With a strong background in virology, gene therapy, and assay development, he has contributed to the creation of several assays in the company's portfolio. Before ProtaGene, Mr. Franco earned a BSc in Biotechnology from Alma Mater Studiorum Bologna and worked at the Vectorology Facility at the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in Sydney. His expertise spans integration site analysis, GxP regulations, AAV packaging, and various sequencing and PCR-based technologies. He has worked on over 25 client projects, from research to clinical stages, and has contributed to numerous publications and presentations at major conferences like ASGCT and ESGCT.