Science journalist and communicator. Consultant, research policy and planning
Florence Area, Italy
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- Freelance science journalist and writer at Self employed
- Consultant at Telethon Foundation
- Consultant at Self employed
- Contributor at Le Scienze
- Past
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- Teacher, master in biomedical communication at University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
- Consultant at Amgen
- Consultant at Dompé
- Consultant at Aster
- Advisor at Biopop European Project
- Head of Science Communication at Telethon Foundation
- Consultant at Link Group
- Stringer at Reuters
- Stringer at National Public Radio
- Intern at Scientific American
- Fellow, science communication at Harvard Medical School
- Post-Doc at University of Turin
- Ph.D. fellow at Institut Pasteur
- Education
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- Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
- Università degli Studi di Torino
- Liceo Scientifico Francesco Redi
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Sergio Pistoi, Ph.D’s Summary
- A genuine lover of science with a Ph.D in Molecular Biology
- Proven track record both in research management and science comunication.
- An experienced and passionate consultant.
Sergio Pistoi, Ph.D’s Specialties:
- Management of research portfolio
- Peer review
- Development of new research programs and strategic plans
- Translational research
- Science communication, helps raising organizations’ profiles and recognition through strategic thinking and effective planning.
- Science journalism
- Familiar with academic, media and corporate environments in EU and US
Sergio Pistoi, Ph.D’s Experience
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Freelance science journalist and writer
Self employed
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 1998 — Present (11 years 6 months)
Works as a freelance science journalist for
print, radio and TV media in English and Italian language.
Selected stories available at: http://www.greedybrain.com/stories/
-Wrote >200 news and feature stories covering scientific research, health and science policy. Credits include Scientific American, Nature, The New Scientist, The Lancet, the NPR, Panorama (Italy), Corriere della Sera (Italy).
-Was an intern at Scientific American, a stringer for Reuters Health and the National Public Radio.
-BOOKS:
- "Le Malattie Genetiche: dalla Ricerca alla Cura" Ed. Il Sole 24 Ore, Milan, June 2008 (Editor)
- “The Science of Dune”, Benbella Books 2008, co-author
- “The Science of Michael Crichton”, Benbella Books 2008, co-author
- "Genome, a collection of the best essays and articles on unlocking the secrets of the Human Genome”, River Cove Press, 2003, co-author
-Author of a popular science blog (in Italian), > 15,000 contacts/month (www.divulgazionescientifica.it) -
Consultant
Telethon Foundation
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
February 1998 — Present (11 years 6 months)
As a consultant to the chief scientific officer, helps Telethon implementing its 5-year strategic plan for research and outlining new initiatives in basic, clinical and translational research.
1998-2006: Head of Science Communication (see below)
***Selected accomplishments
Contributed to maintain and improve Telethon's leading position in the field of genetic research and to helps the organization in implementing its translational research goals.
Implemented the first annotated database of Telethon research activities, including about 1,800 projects, providing a useful tool for research portfolio management, benchmarking and reporting.
Contributed to the development of the Strategic Plan for Research 2006-2010, outlining the strategic goals and priorities.
Contributed to develop original approaches and tools to monitor the Foundation’ s research portfolio and to assess the progress towards the mission’s goals. -
Consultant
Self employed
(Writing and Editing industry)
January 1998 — Present (11 years 7 months)
Science Communication (consultant)
- Develops and tracks media campaigns and communication plans to publicize the activities of academic and corporate Research Organizations and (various clients, list available upon request).
- Helps with the selection, writing and editing of communication material (press releases, borchures, reports etc.. for communication purposes.
- Helps to convey complex scientific concepts and the value of research to the public at any level.
- Helds workshops and media training sessions for researchers and students in English, French and Italian.
- Is a teacher at the Master in Science Communication at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. -
Contributor
Le Scienze
(Research industry)
1998 — Present (11 years)
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Teacher, master in biomedical communication
University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year)
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Consultant
Amgen
(Public Company; AMGN; Biotechnology industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
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Consultant
Dompé
(Privately Held; Pharmaceuticals industry)
November 2008 — December 2008 (2 months)
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Consultant
Aster
(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year)
Helped Aster to develop a series of courses for young researchers on the themes of science communication and technological transfert.
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Advisor
Biopop European Project
(Research industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year)
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Head of Science Communication
Telethon Foundation
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1998 — 2006 (8 years)
Contributed to Telethon's high profile among the italian public and the international scientific community.
Developed and tracked media campaigns and communication plans to publicize the activities of Telethon Foundation
Selected, wrote and/or edited over 80 scientific news and press releases publicizing Telethon- funded projects, that generated over 1500 press/radio/tv stories.
Responded to national and international media requests.
Contributed to the production of five editions of Italian Telethon TV
Marathon, selecting research themes and writing interviews.
Successfully coordinated a group of 2 to 4 co-workers and took an active role in many team projects at Telethon. Supervised interns from a science communication master. -
Consultant
Link Group
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2006 — 2006 (less than a year)
Consultant / presenter for a series of MCE events in the cardiovascular field
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Stringer
Reuters
(Public Company; RTR.L; Financial Services industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year)
Wrote and pitched new stories for Reuters Health
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Stringer
National Public Radio
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year)
Researched and pitched news stories for National Public Radio's science desk
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Intern
Scientific American
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
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Fellow, science communication
Harvard Medical School
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
July 2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
Armenise Foundation/UGIS Fellow, Harvard Medical School press office
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Post-Doc
University of Turin
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
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Ph.D. fellow
Institut Pasteur
(Non-Profit; Research industry)
July 1992 — January 1996 (3 years 7 months)
Additional Information
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Sergio Pistoi, Ph.D’s Interests:
biomedical research, biotechnology, science writing, science communication, research portfolio management, peer review, translational research, science journalism, scuba diving: advanced open water certification, nitrox certification; freediving, underwater life, photography, video
Sergio Pistoi, Ph.D’s Honors:
Armenise-Harvard Foundation Journalistic Fellowship to Harvard Medical School, Boston, 2002
Golinelli-European Genetics Foundation award for the best articles on genetics and biotechnology, Runner-up., 2000
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