Dismembered body of London scientist is found in a suitcase in Colombia - as cops hunt for his torso
A top scientist who used to work for the prestigious Royal Society of Biology has been murdered in Colombia.
Alessandro Coatti's dismembered body was found in a suitcase dumped in a stream in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta….
Mr Coatti was among Royal Society of Biology representatives who appeared before Parliament in June 2022 to discuss the future regulation of UK genetic technologies.
The Royal Society of Biology said in a statement: 'Alessandro Coatti, known as Ale, worked for the Royal Society of Biology for 8 years.
'He was a passionate and dedicated scientist, leading RSB animal science work, writing numerous submissions, organising events and giving evidence in the House of Commons.
…Mr Coatti described himself on his social media as a 'driven and enthusiastic senior professional with more than seven years experience of influencing public policy through science' as well as a 'big picture thinker and creative problem solver.'
He added on LinkedIn: 'I am a trained biologist (molecular & cellular biologist, with 5+ years of research experience in neuroscience), who has worked in science policy for the past 6+ years.
'I have conducted my most recent work in the UK science policy ecosystem, where I interacted and managed relationships with the different stakeholders: learned societies, scientific academies, industry, regulatory bodies, government departments (incl. senior leadership and ministers) and parliament.
'My remit has focused specifically on ethical research and innovation topics, particularly in the animal and biomedical fields.'…
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