Biography:
I am head of Laboratory Research Unit with over 25 years of hands-on expertise and a robust background in biochemistry applied to agrifood and functional foods. My academic credentials include a Master's degree in Biology and a Ph.D. in Experimental and Molecular Pathology. I am known for my scientific creativity, innovative thinking, and initiative. My proven leadership skills encompass coaching collaborators, managing conflicts, and providing both technical and motivational guidance. My technical expertise is particularly strong in Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Proteomics, and the study of Bioactive Peptides and Nutraceuticals in foods. Co-inventor of Italian patent n. 102021000011006 - "New isolated strain of Lactobacillus and its uses".
Title : Proteolytic peptides as molecular markers of quality in fontina PDO cheese typically produced in Aosta valley mountain pasture