Dr. Immacolata Abate
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Imma comes from the enchanting town of Graffignano. She obtained her undergraduate degree in 2017, from the University of Siena where she studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. Her final year project focused on the synthesis of potential inhibitors of enzymes involved in neurodegeration under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Campiani. The Burley group was blessed to welcome our Italian sunshine in 2019 for her PhD studies, working on the development of synthetic transcription factors for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia.
Imma comes from the enchanting town of Graffignano. She obtained her undergraduate degree in 2017, from the University of Siena where she studied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. Her final year project focused on the synthesis of potential inhibitors of enzymes involved in neurodegeration under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Campiani. The Burley group was blessed to welcome our Italian sunshine in 2019 for her PhD studies, working on the development of synthetic transcription factors for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia.
Current position:
Imma’s mother was born in the UK but if you dare question her status as 100% Italian – mama mia! She is usually immediately recognised as Italian when having food in an Italian restaurant which can grant her special treatment. She inspired the Burley group to opt for an espresso machine instead of the instant coffee (Thank you for this).
- 2020 - Hamilton Barrett Prize for the best 9-month PhD report (University of Strathclyde)
- 2022 - Travel award at the 24th International Roundtable on Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids, Stockholm.
