My name is Giovanni Marchese, and I am currently a PhD student at the University of Pavia. My interest in science was sparked during high school biology classes, where I became fascinated by the complexity of living systems. This passion led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Biology (2020) at the University of Calabria, Italy, followed by a Master's degree in Experimental and Applied Biology (2022) at the University of Pavia. The multicultural environment of Pavia offered a stimulating setting for academic and personal growth, including the opportunity to improve my English communication skills. My Master's internship was conducted at the Botanic Garden of Pavia and culminated in a thesis titled “Effects of microniche on seed longevity: a case study on alpine species.” My current PhD research is part of the NODES–VINO project and focuses on evaluation and innovative study of the vine according to new agronomic scenarios for Oltrepò Pavese.