Marilena Liguori has a multidisciplinary academic background in the social sciences and extensive experience in qualitative research. She has worked on research projects carried out in diverse settings and on a wide range of topics, including the experiences of immigrants and refugees, diversity and inclusion in organizations, urban issues, the coping strategies of caregivers and patients with chronic illnesses, as well as health services and information for culturally and linguistically diverse patients. She has developed expertise in the coordination and realization of projects bringing together various researchers and partners. Her role in these projects has included developing research proposals and grant applications, writing literature reviews, conducting semi-structured interviews and focus groups, data analysis, as well as dissemination of research findings