Martina Bonucci
About Martina Bonucci
Martina Bonucci is a Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU Langone Health, specializing in molecular crowding, mTORC1, protein aggregation, and traffic jamming.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Martina Bonucci is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU Langone Health in New York, New York. Since 2020, she has been contributing to research projects in Liam Holt's Laboratory. Her work primarily focuses on molecular crowding, mTORC1, protein aggregation, and traffic jamming.
Previous Experience at Institut Necker Enfants Malades
Before her current role, Martina Bonucci worked at Institut Necker Enfants Malades in Paris, France. She served as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Ph.D. student at the same institution from 2015 to 2019. During her time there, she gained significant experience in molecular biology and genetics.
Educational Background
Martina Bonucci holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biologie Cellulaire et Moléculaire from Université Paris Descartes, achieved between 2015 and 2019. She also earned her M2 in Génétique from Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII) in 2015 and a Master's degree in Biologie Moléculaire from Università degli Studi di Padova between 2013 and 2015. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Biological Science and Technology with a 110 cum Laude distinction at Università degli Studi dell'Insubria from 2010 to 2013.
Early Career and Internship
In 2015, Martina Bonucci undertook an internship as part of her Master's degree program at Université Paris-Saclay, located in Gif-sur-Yvette, Paris. This role further enriched her expertise in molecular biology and prepared her for advanced research roles.
Research Focus and Contributions
Martina Bonucci's research is centered around critical aspects of cellular and molecular biology. Her main areas of interest include molecular crowding, mTORC1, protein aggregation, and traffic jamming. By working in Liam Holt's Laboratory at NYU Langone Health, she aims to contribute valuable insights into these complex biological processes.