Professore Associato, UniCamillus, Italy
Prof. Eleonora Nicolai is a dedicated academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (Unicamillus). Her work focuses on the intersection of physics, biology, and health sciences, particularly exploring the behavior of biological macromolecules under various conditions.
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Education 🎓
Prof. Nicolai obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where she graduated with top honors. Her academic journey includes a significant research experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, enhancing her expertise in fluorescence dynamics.
Experience 💼
With a robust professional background, she has held various prestigious positions, including a permanent research position at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and multiple research fellowships. Her impressive portfolio showcases her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge in her field.
Research Interests 🔬
Prof. Nicolai’s research interests lie primarily in:
- Studying the structure and function of biological macromolecules, particularly protein aggregation under high-pressure conditions.
- Applying Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy to multi-molecular systems.
- Developing fast screening systems for urinary bacteriuria using fluorescence probes, in collaboration with international researchers.
Awards 🏆
- October 2024: Winner of the competition for the position of Associate Professor at Unicamillus in Physics for Life Sciences.
- July 2024: Selected for a permanent faculty position at the Department of Medicine at Unicamillus.
- April 2008: Awarded a permanent technical-scientific position at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
Publications Top Notes📚
Prof. Nicolai has authored several impactful publications -in renowned journals. Here are some highlights with hyperlinks:
- Characterization of Monomeric Substates of Ascorbate Oxidase
Published in Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2006
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- Low Density Lipoprotein Misfolding and Amyloidogenesis
Published in FASEB J, 2008
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- Effects of Salts and Protein Concentration on the Unfolding and Refolding of Ascorbate Oxidase
Published in National Conference on Physics of Matter, 2003
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