Mariapina D'Onofrio

Mariapina D'Onofrio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona. Her research focuses on structural and dynamic studies of biomolecules using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, particularly investigating protein-ligand interactions, protein-nanoparticle interactions, and the role of ubiquitination in Alzheimer's-related tau proteins. She is a member of the Gruppo Italiano di Discussione Risonanze Magnetiche and actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in the Faculty Board of the PhD in Nanoscience and Advanced Technologies.

• Education: PhD in Chemistry from the University of Modena.
• Teaching: Courses in Organic Chemistry and Elements of Chemistry for Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Viticultural/Oenological Science programs.

Research Interests: Her work spans biological chemistry, chemical biology, and organic chemistry. Key projects include structural studies of tau protein aggregation, development of biofunctionalized nanomaterials, and exploring NMR techniques for biomacromolecules. Current grants involve projects on antiviral drug design via PROTAC technology and neuroprotective effects of nutraceuticals.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on tau protein ubiquitination, nanomaterial interactions, and high-energy physics collaborations (e.g., ATLAS detector analyses). Her articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining biochemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced analytical techniques.

Awards: No specific awards listed, but contributions to collaborative research and academic leadership are notable.

Advising/Grants: Leads multiple research grants and collaborates internationally. Her lab focuses on applying NMR spectroscopy to biomedical applications. Active in spin-off companies linked to biotechnology innovations.

Labs/Teams: Member of the NMR Spectroscopy research group and collaborates with the Nanomaterials Research Group on biomedical nanotechnology.