
developmental psychobiology lab
IRCCS Mondino Foundation & University of Pavia
Lab director | Livio Provenzi
How our alumni are growing up in science around the world and what do they tell and remember of their stay at the dpb lab.

Lucia Cagliero
Research Assistant
University of Turin
"Being part of the lab was a great opportunitity for my personal and academic growth. Paricipating in the “lab life” taught me how to approach research with enthusiasm and curiosity, and it was a great preparation for my professional life. "

Eleonora Fullone
PhD Candidate
University of Pavia
"I spent two years in the lab. The genuine enthusiasm of everyone, the relaxed and positive atmosphere, the involvement in every stage of the research process, and the attention given both to science communication and to the well-being of the team—all of these aspects sparked my passion for the world of research. Thanks to that enthusiasm and constant support, I decided to continue on this path."

Luisa Vercellino
Research Assistant
ASST FBF Sacco, Milano
"While staying at the lab I gained experience in research design, data analysis, and clinical work in developmental assessment and parenting support. This formative experience deepened both my scientific skills and personal growth, thanks to a collaborative and supportive team."

Beatrice Riva
Research Assistant
"In my two years at the dpb lab, I learned that everyone, no matter how big or small, has a voice — and how beautiful it is to let those voices collaborate to create something together, something connected."

Betania Y Georlette
PhD Candidate
University of Picardie Jules Verne
"This lab allowed me to lay the foundation for my research career in a welcoming and supportive environment. The projects are engaging, diverse, and always connected to fundamental questions about development. Here, you learn to work as part of a team, to conduct research rigorously yet humanely."

Giorgia Anceresi
PhD Candidate
University of Pavia
"While staying at the lab I gained experience in research design, data analysis, and clinical work in developmental assessment and parenting support. This formative experience deepened both my scientific skills and personal growth, thanks to a collaborative and supportive team."

Yaren Gunay
PhD Candidate
Aix-Marseille University
"During my time as a master's student at the DPB Lab, I got the chance to work closely on EEG data collection and the Still-Face Paradigm with parent-infant dyads. What really stayed with me, though, was how much I learned beyond the protocols: what research truly entails, how to collaborate in a team, and how to find confidence in my own ideas. I came in with a passion for multidisciplinary work, and the lab not only supported that—it made it real. The dppb lab was a transformative place, where I was treated not just as a student, but as a colleague.."