ISEV NewsObituary for Marina Cretich
It is with deep sadness and shock that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Marina Cretich. Her loss leaves an unfillable void in the Italian and international EV community and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing her and working alongside her. Marina was an exceptional scientist and a person of great humanity. Her dedication to research and her passion for innovation were evident in every project she contributed to. But above all, her most remarkable trait was her willingness to collaborate, support, and interact with a multitude of people and different projects. In this moment of great sorrow, we extend our deepest condolences to Marina’s family, her friends, and all the colleagues who had the honour of working with her. Her loss leaves a significant void in the scientific community and her memory will forever be a beacon for our commitment to excellence and innovation. Marina Cretich, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies of the Italian National Research Council, led the Laboratory for the Study of Extracellular Vesicles since 2020. Bio-nanoparticles immediately sparked great interest in Marina, thanks to their complexity and the need to integrate tools and technologies from different disciplines for their study. Marina spoke many languages in the scientific field. A biologist by training, she was deeply interested in learning about and utilizing innovative technologies in life sciences. As the leader of the "Chemistry for Health" working group at SCITEC, she managed numerous internationally significant projects. She was a natural leader, capable of inspiring and guiding her colleagues with passion and dedication. Marina successfully co-chaired the ‘QuantitatEVs’ ISEV workshop (Trento, Italy, from January 31 to February 2, 2023), that was designed to explore quantitative methodologies and standardized wet and computational techniques for the thorough analysis of extracellular vesicles (EVs). Today, we mourn Marina not only for her exceptional scientific abilities but also for her human qualities, which made her a dear friend to many who knew and appreciated her.
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