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WP leader of "Communication, Outreach and Dissemination" and Head of the Italian Joint Laboratory ProtEnz.

The research activity of Dr. B. Cobucci Ponzano concerns the study of the structure / function relationship of proteins and enzymes and of the mechanistic aspects related to hydrolysis and to enzymatic synthesis of glycosides. In particular, it deals with enzymes that modify carbohydrates (glycosidase) mainly from (hyper) thermophilic microorganisms, especially Archaea. In the lasts years, ...

I am a technologist at the Institute of Bioscience and BioResources (CNR-IBBR), with a solid experience in research infrastructure management and scientific communication. In my current role, I manage access for IBISBA’s Italian Node while contributing to data management and the optimisation of laboratory procedures. I serve as Scientific Communication Manager for several European projects involving IBISBA, where I built communication strategies, managed branding, ensured GDPR compliance, and ...

RESEARCH INTERESTS • Biogenesis and evolution of cellular compartments, mainly focused on synthesis and deposition of seed storage proteins: i) biogenesis of protein bodies in cereal seeds; ii) nutritional quality; ii) allergenic/antinutritional potential • Endoplasmic Reticulum Quality Control (ERQC) and Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) in plants • Membrane protein synthesis, sorting and targeting (channels/transporters; tail-anchored proteins) • Comparative Cell Biology • Molecular farming: ...