Stefano Bruno

Stefano Bruno is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Parma with a focus on Biochemistry. He holds a PhD in Biochemical Sciences from the University of Turin (2002) and has been teaching since 2004, including courses like Applied Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemical Analysis across multiple degree programs.

• Education:
  • 1997: MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Parma
  • 2002: PhD in Biochemical Sciences, University of Turin

His research spans heme proteins, enzyme characterization, and pharmaceutical applications. Key areas include:

• Structural and functional analysis of hemoproteins (e.g., neuroglobin, cytoglobin)
• Development of blood substitutes via hemoglobin modifications
• Investigation of serine racemase and phosphoserine phosphatase in neurological contexts
• Protein immobilization in silica gels for functional studies

His publications (70+ peer-reviewed, H-index 20) emphasize Antarctic bacterial proteins, enzymatic inhibition, and radiopharmaceutical quality control. He has supervised 8 PhD students and contributed to international conferences like the International Symposium on Blood Substitutes. Recent work includes fluorescent biosensors, NO sensing proteins, and covalent enzyme inhibitors for cancer therapy.

Awards: No specific scientific awards listed.

Teaching & Leadership: Active in PhD programs (Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences), international schools like the ULLA Summer School, and conference organization (e.g., New Challenges in Protein Science).