19/02/2026
✨ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 – 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 ✨
Over the coming weeks, we’re delighted to introduce more of the people who make BattLab what it is — and today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our Clinical Pathologists…
Francesco has been part of BattLab for 10 years, bringing with him not only a wealth of expertise, but also a genuine passion for veterinary medicine that began in childhood. 🐾💙
From as early as he can remember, Francesco knew he wanted to become a veterinarian. As a child, he wasn’t allowed a pet (the official reason: living in a flat!) — but after plenty of negotiation, he secured approval for some “small” companions, including turtles and hamsters. As soon as he finished his studies and moved into his own place, he adopted two Sphynx cats — who have since become absolutely everything to him.
Although becoming a vet was always the plan, his love for pathology developed toward the end of veterinary school, inspired by a pathology department that completely fascinated him. What he loves most is piecing together the diagnostic puzzle — assembling small clues to reach an answer that truly helps clinicians and their patients.
Over time, Francesco fell particularly in love with cytology. Beyond its powerful diagnostic value, he is constantly struck by its beauty under the microscope — the colours, the shapes, the intricate patterns. Sometimes, it feels less like science and more like art. 🖼️
Outside the lab, Francesco enjoys travelling 🌍✈️ — often combining it with teaching cytology abroad — and keeping active with CrossFit.
One of his favourite travel memories comes from Nara, Japan 🇯🇵, where semi-wild sika deer roam freely through parks and temple grounds — as you can see in his photo below🦌🌸 — revered as sacred messengers of the gods and living symbols of the city’s ancient Shinto heritage ✨
