Genesis 2026 - L08: From Theory to Practice: BiomimiX - Paola Occhetta

​We are pleased to welcome Paola Occhetta for the eight and final session of Genesis 2026. Paola is a co‑founder of BiomimiX, a company developing engineered biological models to better predict human responses for drug discovery and precision medicine. With a strong scientific background and entrepreneurial experience, she has been instrumental in turning BiomimiX from an academic innovation into a growing biotech venture.

​In this session, Paola will share the story behind BioimiX, highlighting the practical steps and strategic decisions that shaped the company’s development. Participants will learn about the transition from research insight to real‑world application, including how challenges were addressed, how collaborations and resources were mobilised, and what it takes to build and grow a startup in the life sciences. This talk offers a unique opportunity to understand the realities of founding and scaling a science‑driven enterprise directly from one of its leaders.