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 2025 Organizing Committee is composed of:
Olympia Cometa
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
President
Elisa Rachel Vassallo Onofri
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Vice President for Event Management
Sofia Bello
4th year Pharmacy Student at the University of Parma
Vice President for Sponsors
Frida Fredrikke Thomsen
2nd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Vice President for Public Relations
Amirsepehr Ahmadian
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Vice President for Editorial Affairs
Lucia Brida
1st year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Secretary General
Nihan Tokar
2nd year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Secretary General
Matteo Rocca
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Partner Conferences Coordinator
Eugenio Tripodi
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Ambassador Program Coordinator
Francesca Adriana Petrescu
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Research and Development Team Coordinator
Amandeep Kaur
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Sustainability Officer
Benedetta Brunori
4th year Medical Student at the University of Parma (Piacenza)
Documentation 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
5th year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Past President
Emilio Maddalena
4th 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
Francesco Casadei
3rd year Medical Student at the University of Parma
Liaison Officer for CIM-SIM and Past Co-Chair of the Digital and Media Committee
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)