šØāš«Professional Experience
Tutoring Activities (Grant Type B) 2023-2024, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Provided supplementary teaching for Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry courses for Pharmacy and CTF degree students. Ph.D. Candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (XXXVII Cycle) 2021 ā Present, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, PhD Project: Integrated molecular approaches targeting mutated Nucleophosmin 1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia., Scheduled PhD end: October 31, 2024. Secondee under Marie SkÅodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Action June 2022 ā March 2023, Dublin, Ireland, Keladapharmachem, Participated in the GreenX4Drug (EU funded H2020 RISE project), focusing on developing novel asymmetric chemical catalysts for manufacturing high-value APIs and advanced intermediates.. Voluntary Internship Post-Degree 2018 ā 2019, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Designed, synthesized, and characterized peptides, peptidomimetics, and small molecules using solid-phase and solution methodologies. Utilized mass spectrometry (ESI) for identifying synthetic compounds and applied analytical and preparative methodologies (HPLC) for their purification and characterization. Conducted structural and functional characterization of biomolecules through spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, SPR, UV-Vis). Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco
šEducation and Training
Biologist Board Examination February 7, 2022, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy Masterās Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) July 12, 2021, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Protein fragments of Nucleophosmin 1 as models of amyloids”, Supervisor: Prof. Antonello Merlino, Co-Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco,k Grade: 110/110. Bachelorās Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) March 15, 2018, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Amyloid-like aggregation of Nucleophosmin 1 regions related to Acute Myeloid Leukemia: spectroscopic studies” Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco Grade: 106/110
šCertifications
English TELSA C1, Grade B Language Certification ESAT, Malta Further & Higher Education Authority
Skills and Competencies
Organizational Skills
- Efficient under pressure.
- Adaptive to changes and new situations.
- Strong independent work organization and goal achievement.
Job-related Skills
- Solid-phase peptide synthesis and combinatorial peptide libraries using Fmoc/Boc chemistry.
- Experience with various peptide synthesizers (BIOTAGE, Liberty Blue 2.0).
- Proficient in analysis and purification using ESI mass spectrometry, HPLC, and flash purification systems.
- Skilled in spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, DLS, SPR, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR).
Digital Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experienced with operating systems: MS-Windows, MacOS, LINUX.
- Proficient in scientific data analysis software (GraphPad Prism).
- Knowledgeable in databases (PubMed) and bibliographic management software (EndNote, Mendeley).
- Proficient with video conferencing software (Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet).
- Excellent knowledge of major browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).
šProjects
National Project Participation
- BANDO-PRIN-2022. Research Project: Design, synthesis, and investigation of novel G-quadruplex aptamers against STAT3 and the interleukin-6 receptor (G4-APTASTAT).
- Project Coordinator and Head of Research Unit: Prof. GALEONE Aldo
Bibliometric Parameters
- H-index from Scopus: 11
- Number of Publications: 24
- Citations: 388