PlanOvac

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 the Scientific Communication Manager of IBISBA 1.0 and my main task is to promote the mission of the project. In collaboration with the management team, I am responsible to build a communication strategy and shape the corporate identity, including the visual aspect, of the project. My other responsibilities involve developing content to be disseminated via website, social media, newsletters, press releases and any other communication channels. I also serve as a liaison and formal spokesperson ...

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: ...