Annalisa Santucci

Annalisa Santucci is a Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena. She leads the ONE-HEALTH Lab and founded the university spin-off Siena Bio Active, focusing on innovative circular bioeconomy solutions. Her research spans computational biology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and molecular modeling.

• Full Professor of Biochemistry
• Group Leader, ONE-HEALTH Lab
• Founder, Siena Bio Active spin-off

Her research integrates machine learning, biochemistry, and materials science to address challenges in sustainable pharmaceuticals, vaccine development, and bio-based industries. Recent work includes computational analysis of dye candidates for solar cells, anti-inflammatory compound characterization, and omics approaches to rare diseases.

Recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary focus on bioactive compounds, machine learning applications, and molecular simulations across health, industrial, and environmental domains.

She teaches Advanced Chemical Biology and Applied Biochemistry courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing sustainable biotechnology practices.