Personale docente

Marina Caldara is a biologist with solid experience in international academic research and in the field of biotechnology for health, the environment, and sustainable agriculture. She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences at the University of Parma, where she conducts research and teaches in the field of “GENERAL AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY” SSD BIO/10-A. Throughout her career, she has developed in-depth expertise in the use of advanced methodologies in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and systems biology, together with recombinant technologies for the study of microorganisms, opportunistic pathogens, and cellular models. He has completed numerous postdoctoral research periods at institutions of international excellence, including MIT, Harvard University, and KU Leuven, working on topics such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, protein-membrane interactions involved in tauopathies, and the characterization of microbial biofilms. At the University of Parma, she has led and participated in numerous European and national projects dedicated to sustainable agriculture, microbial consortia, soil improvers, and innovative approaches to improving crop resilience, covering roles of coordination, supervision of fellows, and technical-scientific responsibilities. She is task leader in the European DeliSoil project, has been an active collaborator in the CONNECTFARMS and SIMBA projects, and has been involved in regional initiatives on circular bioeconomy and agri-food innovation. Her scientific output includes more than 26 indexed articles, with over 2605 citations, numerous publications as first or corresponding author, and a patent relating to the inhibition of microbial adhesion on surfaces. She has also participated in a wide range of national and international conferences with oral and poster presentations. Among her main achievements are her nomination as ASM Top Cited Author and several contributions to international conferences. Her activities reflect her profile as a highly qualified researcher with an interdisciplinary vision and a strong commitment to scientific innovation and sustainability.