Francesca Salamanna received a Ph.D. from the University of Bologna and a license to practice the profession of Biologist from the University of Bologna. She works at the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli where she was promoted from Contract Researcher to Health Researcher. She is the author of several articles in international impacted journals, the scientific reviewer for international impacted journals, and a lead guest editor for BioMed Research International. Her clinical and/or scientific interests include preclinical research activities directed to the scientific industry as well as in vitro and in vivo preclinical evaluations on biocompatibility, biofunctionality, bioactivity, and therapeutic efficacy of biomaterials, scaffolds, implants, and biomedical devices according to ISO 10993. A systematic approach to the biological evaluation of medical devices for industries and research centers for commercialization and clinical transfer. Her main responsibilities are the management of research projects, performing specific activities for research projects, and relationships with customers.