Dr. Francesco FIORENTINO Year of birth: 1966 Degree: Biologist (1992) Graduate school: graduated as specialist in Microbiology and Virology (1995)

Scientific background

- Author or co-author of different papers published on Italian and international scientific journals.
- Invited speaker at several Italian and international Congresses.
- Member of several national and international scientific associations among which European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and Italian Society of Human Genetics (SIGU).

Professional Experience

- 1992-1995, MESSINA University - ITALY
Researcher in virology and genetics at the Institute of Microbiology and Genetics

- 1995-1998, Italian Police Department- Forensic Science Service
Research and investigation regarding forensic genetics and DNA analysis.

- 1998 to date, “GENOMA” - Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Rome – Italy:
Founder and Director of the laboratory.

- 2003, EmbryoGen Srl - Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Centre, Rome – Italy
Founder and Director of the laboratory.

- 2003, Biogenetica Group srl - Holding society of GENOMA sas, Consultorio di Genetica srl and EmbryoGen srl. Founder and administrative Director of the holding.

Additional Professional activities

•    Consultant of different of IVF Center in Europe and Middle East for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).

•    Consultant of different Molecular Genetics laboratories in Italy for development of molecular diagnosis sections.

•    Consultant in several Court cases regarding Forensic Genetics casework: specimen DNA analysis and paternity testing.

•    Consultant of several Lawyers in Forensic cases involving DNA analysis of forensic specimens and paternity testing.

•    Consultant of humanitarian no – profit associations regarding kinship tests by DNA analysis and its use for migration purpose.