Organizing Committee
The Organizing Committee is dedicated to ensuring the success of the event. Through the careful oversight of our working groups and team members, we champion collaboration, efficiency, and diversity to create an inspiring and unforgettable experience for all participants.
The 2026 Organizing Committee is composed of:
Zehra Zorlu
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Vice President for Sponsorship Commitee
Lucia Brida
2nd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Co-Vice President for Organizational Affairs
Bruna Casselli
2nd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Co-Vice President for Social Program and Event Management
Frida Fredrikke Thomsen
3rd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Vice President for Public Relations
Amirsepehr Ahmadian
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Co-Vice President for Scientific Commitee
Sofia Fiore
3th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Co-Vice President for Scientific Commitee
Lorenza Dore
3nd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Secretary General
Giulia Candela
3rd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Secretary General
Matteo Rocca
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Partner Conferences Coordinator
Eugenio Tripodi
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Ambassador Program Coordinator
Iosifina Sokratous
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Research and Development Team Coordinator
Amandeep Kaur
6th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Sustainability Officer
Junior Advisors
The ICOCIMS Junior Advisors are former board members who provide invaluable long-term guidance to the current Organizing Committee. With their advice and expertise, they ensure the congress continues to grow and thrive by helping develop multi-year strategies.
Giacomo Maria Cerreto
6th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Past President
Emilio Maddalena
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Past Coordinator of the Sponsorships Committee
Riccardo Mazzoli
Public Health Resident at the University Hospital of Modena
Past Coordinator of the Digital and Media Committee and Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee
Dario Bottignole
Neurology Resident at the University Hospital of Parma
Past Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee
Olympia Cometa
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Past President
Elisa Rachel Vassallo Onofri
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Past Vice President of Event Management
Sofia Bello
5th year Pharmacy Student at the University of Parma
Past Vice President of Sponsorship Commitee
Francesca Adriana Petrescu
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Past Research and Development Team Coordinator
Advisory Board
Although the event is completely organized by students, for students, the pro tempore organizers are supported by the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, composed of professors, ensures the scientific rigor and continuity of the event.
Current members of the Advisory Board are:
Prof. Elisa Araldi, Ph.D. (personal, lab)
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Parma (Parma, IT), Human Technopole (Milan, IT), and University Medical Center Mainz (Mainz, DE)
Prof. Marco Falasca, Ph.D. (personal, lab)
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Parma (Parma, IT)
Prof. Pier Giorgio Petronini, Ph.D. (personal)
Professor of Pathology
University of Parma (Parma, IT)