Daniela Valensin

Daniela Valensin is an Associate Professor at the University of Siena, affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy. She specializes in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy and computational methods to study protein conformational changes induced by metal ions and ligands.

• Research focus: Molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
• Expertise: Metal ion interactions with proteins
• Teaching: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry in Agrifood Sciences, NMR Applications for Food Chemistry

Her work aims to identify molecules that modulate protein oligomerization and aggregation, combining experimental and in silico approaches. Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary research in metallochemistry, oxidative stress, and therapeutic strategies for diseases linked to protein misfolding.

She has tutored students across Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, though specific advisees are not listed. Her research spans bioinorganic chemistry, pharmacology, and structural biology, emphasizing metal ion roles in disease pathways.