About Us

Pioneering a brighter future for eye care together

At MgShell, our shared vision and mission unite everyone within the company. We are dedicated to redefining ophthalmology.

ABOUT US

MgShell

Our mission is to drive healthcare innovation by introducing a groundbreaking magnesium-based drug delivery platform. With this technology, we aim to revolutionize patient care for those battling retinal diseases.

Our vision is to disrupt the ophthalmological landscape, making treatments more effective, enhancing patient adherence, and ultimately reducing healthcare costs. Pioneering a brighter future for ophthalmic care, together.

Our Team

EXECUTIVE & ADVISORY TEAM
Marco Ferroni
co-founder & CEO

Responsible for strategy, IP management, investor relations and administration of the company. PhD in Bioengineering on ocular drug delivery at Politecnico di Milano.

Francesco De Gaetano
co-founder & CTO

Responsible for the product and technological development. PhD in Bioengineering on implantable medical devices development at Politecnico di Milano.

Vera Scuderi
COO

Responsible for the operations of the company, project development and business development. MSc in Management on innovation and technology at Università Bocconi.

Elena Pepe
Junior R&D Engineer

Contributing to magnesium-based carrier development. MSc in Biomedical Engineering with expertise in biomaterials at Politecnico di Milano.

Alice Saporito
Junior R&D Engineer

Contributing to system process and control. MSc in Biomedical Engineering with expertise in electronics at Politecnico di Milano.

Matteo Cereda
co-founder & Clinical advisor

Clinical member of the advisory board, MD in ophthalmology with 20 years of experience. Retinal specialist at Sacco Hospital and honorary vitreo-retinal fellow at Rotterdam Eye Hospital.

Federica Boschetti
co-founder & scientific advisor

Scientific member of the advisory board with 25 years of experience in biomaterials and drug delivery. Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Medtec School.

Andrea Zambon
business strategy leader

Executive with 25 years of experience in the global development of the primary drug packaging sector as former director of Business Development role at a leading international drug packaging company.

Emilio Merlo Pich
translational R&D leader

Medical doctor, pharmacologist and industry leader with 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, including former senior pre-clinical leadership roles in major international pharma companies.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marco Ferroni
president & chairman of the board

Since the beginning, CEO of MgShell and co-responsible for the transition from academic project to spin-off and innovative startup.

Francesco De Gaetano
member of the board

Since the beginning, CTO of MgShell and co-responsible for the transition from academic project to spin-off and innovative startup.

Enrico Gianotti
member of the board

CEO & Founder at PE Industrial, with several years of experience in new technologies for different industries. BA of Club degli Investitori.

Stefano Gallucci
observer of the board

Partner at Cysero Venture Capital, with over 25 years of experience as CEO from nano-technology to renewable energy.

Marco Gullà
observer of the board

Investment Associate for HTH and previously for some of the most relevant players in the italian life sciences startup landscape, such as Bioindustry Park and ZCube.

Shareholders

G-Factor

Incubator-accelerator born in 2018 which supports young startups and teams at pre-seed, seed and early stages.

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BiosLine Holding

Holding company with interests in life science initiatives.

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Club degli Investitori

Network of 350 business angels that invests in startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs.

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Italian Angels for Biotech

Association made by a group of people with significant experience in life sciences.

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Capital Cell

World’s leading alternative investment platform for early-stage biotech and life science companies.

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Headquarters

MGSHELL SRL
Via R.L. Montalcini, 4
20072 Pieve Emanuele Milan – Italy

Registered office

Viale Romagna, 59
20133 Milan – Italy

VAT ID –  IT10767230963

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