About us

Ilaria

FOUNDER & SENIOR CONSULTANT

Ilaria started in the lab. She earned a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the University of Turin and has worked for over a decade in research across developmental neuroscience, immunology, and oncology: 30+ projects, 20+ publications, and a longtime AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) member since 2014.

But research was only half the picture. She collaborated with the consulting firm PreScouter on sustainability and innovation consulting, then deepened her business expertise with an MBA in entrepreneurship and finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Today, she leads Anubis BC, helping EU- and US-based startups with international business development, strategy, and fundraising. She's also the co-founder of Europa Advisors, a firm focused on helping US life sciences companies expand into the EU market.

She's a certified PMP® and PMI member — because someone has to keep the timelines honest.

Carlos

CEO

Carlos comes from the world of scientific storytelling. With a degree in Communication Sciences and Journalism from the University of Turin and a Master's in Fundraising from the University of Bologna, he's spent 20+ years turning complex biomedical research into narratives that actually land — whether the audience is a funding body, a board room, or the public.

He's held key roles at the Candiolo Cancer Institute (IRCCS) and the University of Turin, managing relationships with the Italian Ministry of Health, AIRC, and the European Union. He's also consulted and trained with Centrale Etica (Ethics Center) on persuasive communication and fundraising strategy. Currently, he leads scientific communications and directorate support at Candiolo, overseeing digital engagement, media relations, and translational research impact.

Carlos is a registered Professional Journalist with the Italian National Register of Journalists. He's also a certified Sommelier (AIS) — so yes, he can pair your pitch with the right wine.

Fiona

MASCOT

Fiona is the company mascot, and the reason the Anubis BC logo looks the way it does. Yes, it's the shape of her head. She takes no questions at this time.

We assembled an expert network that brings together decades of cross-disciplinary experience spanning strategic business advisory, healthcare IT, clinical medicine, translational research, and scientific communication. It's a rare combination that allows us to bridge the gaps between sound business operations, the technology that supports them, the science that drives innovation, and the people who need to understand it all.

Business Strategy & Financial Advisory

We support small businesses and emerging ventures with strategic consultation for growth and development, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), taxation, and guidance on fiscal policies, helping organizations make informed, sustainable decisions at every stage. Our team also partners with founders preparing to raise capital: we develop compelling pitch decks, identify both dilutive and non-dilutive funding opportunities, build realistic budget plans, and conduct readiness assessments before you walk into the room with investors.

Healthcare & Health IT

On the healthcare delivery side, our team combines 25+ years of clinical practice with 18+ years in Healthcare IT, fluently navigating platforms like EPIC, Allscripts (Veradigm), eClinicalWorks, and NextGen. We sit comfortably at the table with clinicians, IT teams, C-suite leaders, and vendors, translating between them, identifying the pain points that slow down care, and building the UI/UX and SaaS solutions that fix them.

Scientific Research & Communication

With deep expertise in cancer biology, immunology, virology, and infectious diseases, our team designs and analyzes sophisticated immunological assays (including ELISA, ELISPOT, and multicolor flow cytometry panels for both human and animal models) while developing novel protocols that push research forward. We also translate complex science into accessible formats through graphical abstracts, infographics, video summaries, and plain language communications.

The Bottom Line

Strategic thinking rounds out our financial, technical, and scientific toolkit, ensuring that every project we touch delivers meaningful, measurable impact.