Elsa Arcalis

Dr. Elsa Arcalis is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Cell Biology, part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. Her work focuses on molecular plant physiology and the biotechnological application of protein trafficking in seeds, particularly in cereal endosperm. She has contributed to projects like 'SME-led Antibody Glyco-Engineering' and has presented extensively at international conferences, including studies on plant-made pharmaceuticals and transcriptomics in skin infections.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmacy (1998-2002), University of Barcelona, Spain
• Master’s Thesis in Pharmacy (1997-1998), University of Barcelona, Spain
• Study in Pharmacy (1992-1997), University of Barcelona, Spain

Research Interests: Dr. Arcalis specializes in plant biotechnology, particularly the localization and trafficking of recombinant proteins in cereal endosperm and seeds. Her work bridges molecular plant physiology with practical applications in pharmaceutical production and protein accumulation stability. She has explored ultrastructural changes in pollen grains and stylar tissue during germination, contributing to understanding plant cellular processes.

Scientific Community Engagement:

• Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals (2009-present), including Micron, BMC Biotechnology, Plants, Plant Cell Reports, and Transgenic Research

Labs & Teams: She is affiliated with the Institute of Plant Biotechnology and Cell Biology and has collaborated on projects such as 'Protein Trafficking in Seeds' and 'SME-led Antibody Glyco-Engineering,' often working with teams led by researchers like Dr. Eva Stöger and Dr. Thomas Rademacher.