Benedetta Maria Sala

Benedetta Maria Sala has a diverse work experience spanning various research roles and positions. Benedetta Maria currently works as a Research Scientist at ITBMed starting in 2023. Prior to this, from 2021 to 2023, they held the role of Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet, where they conducted research on alloreactivity using a biochemical and structural approach. Benedetta Maria applied integrative structural biology techniques such as protein crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and micro-electron diffraction (microED) to solve the structure of a Streptococcal surface protein. Additionally, they contributed to multiple projects with other academic institutions.

Before their role at Karolinska Institutet, Benedetta worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2019 to 2021. In this role, they focused on combinatorial protein engineering and the development of high affinity protein molecules (affibodies) for various applications, including structural biology techniques like X-ray, MicroED, and NMR.

From 2017 to 2018, Benedetta worked as a Postdoc Training Fellow at The Institute of Cancer Research, where they were part of the Hit Discovery and Structural Design team. Benedetta Maria'sresponsibilities included the expression, purification, characterization, and crystallization of a cancer target. Benedetta Maria also contributed to high-throughput screenings of compounds and fragments libraries for developing inhibiting molecules.

Benedetta began their research career as a PhD student in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Milan from 2014 to 2017. During this time, they gained expertise in their field and completed their doctoral studies.

Benedetta Maria also has experience as a Visiting PhD Student at SciLifeLab, where they focused on setting up an expression and purification protocol for a glycosylated protein expressed in the human central nervous system.

Before their research career, Benedetta worked in various non-academic roles, including as a hostess, promoter, and kitchen assistant in different establishments.

Overall, Benedetta Maria Sala's work experience showcases their expertise in research, particularly in the fields of structural biology, protein engineering, and drug discovery.

Benedetta Maria Sala completed their education history in a chronological manner. Benedetta Maria earned a scientific high school degree from Liceo Scientifico G.B. Grassi (LC) between the years 2004 and 2009. Subsequently, from 2009 to 2012, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at Università degli Studi di Milano. Moving forward, they obtained a Master's degree in Molecular Biology of the Cell from the same institution during the period of 2012 to 2014. Lastly, from 2014 to 2018, they pursued their highest level of education, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular and Cellular Biology, also at Università degli Studi di Milano.