Ancuţa Veronica LUPĂESCU

Ancuţa Veronica LUPĂESCU is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava. She holds a doctorate in Chemistry with a thesis on neuroprotective peptide-metal ion interactions and has advanced training in heterocyclic chemistry and anti-amyloid peptides.

• Education: Doctorate (2020), Master's (2016), Bachelor's (2014) from "Al. I. Cuza" University of Iași
• Current Role: Assistant Professor in Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences
• Prior Roles: Researcher (2020-2021) at MANSiD Center, Associate Professor (2020-2021) in Physical Education Faculty

Her research focuses on biochemical interactions between neuroprotective peptides and metal ions in neurodegenerative diseases, combining mass spectrometry, NMR, and spectroscopic methods. Publications highlight her expertise in metal-binding mechanisms and anti-amyloid peptide development. She has contributed to understanding how peptides like NAP interact with zinc, aluminum, and transition metals to mitigate Alzheimer's disease pathology.

Key technical areas include peptide synthesis, metal chelation, neurochemical modeling, and biomolecular analysis. Her work bridges inorganic biochemistry with neuropharmacology, emphasizing therapeutic applications for neurodegenerative disorders.