Desiree Portelli is a microbiologist with extensive experience in microbiological analyses and quality management. Currently employed at Lifeanalytics - Alpha ecologia s.r.l. since July 2020, Desiree oversees laboratory operations, manages orders, ensures quality, and conducts microbial analyses on environmental and food matrices using advanced techniques. Previous roles include a brief tenure as a Sales Representative at Professional Solutions Adecco and internships at Università degli Studi di Pavia, where Desiree developed analytical methods and gained proficiency in techniques such as HPLC-DAD and PCR. Desiree holds a Master's degree in Quality Systems and Food Safety from Check Fruit srl, a Master's degree in Advanced Biotechnology, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Università di Pavia.