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Barbara Campanini is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry (SSD BIO/10) at the Department of Food and Drug Sciences, University of Parma, where she has held a full-time position since 2016. She obtained her honors degree in Medicinal Chemistry (1998) and PhD in Molecular Biology and Pathology (2002) from the University of Parma, with research conducted at the University of Oklahoma and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Research Focus: Her work centers on enzyme characterization, particularly pyridoxal 5'-phosphate-dependent enzymes in bacterial and human systems. Key areas include:
- Bacterial cysteine biosynthesis enzymes as antibiotic targets
- Heme capture mechanisms in Staphylococcus aureus
- Human PLP-dependent enzymes for drug development
- Metabolic pathways in neurological disorders
Publications & Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on antimicrobial strategies targeting bacterial iron acquisition, enzyme inhibition for neurological disorders, and structural analysis of protein interactions. Over 60 peer-reviewed papers reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemistry, biophysics, and medicinal chemistry.
Academic Roles:
- Supervised >30 Master/PhD students
- PhD program committees: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (2006-2012), Drugs & Biomolecules (2013-present)
- Lecturer at international summer schools (ULLA, Paris Sud)
Professional Service: Editorial Board member for Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Chemistry, and Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences since 2018; reviewer for major journals including Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
Laboratory: Conducts research at Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratories, Parco Area delle Scienze 23/A, Parma.
