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Italy

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PhD in Medicinal Chemistry | Expert in Organic Synthesis & Nucleic Acid Chemistry | Scientific Writer & Consultant

Profile Summary

I am a medicinal chemist with a PhD and postdoctoral training in organic synthesis and nucleic acid chemistry, with several years of hands-on research experience in both academia and international collaborations. My work has focused on the design and synthesis of oligonucleotide analogues, nucleoside modifications, and the development of synthetic strategies for bioactive small molecules. I offer expertise in: - Complex multi-step organic synthesis - RNA and DNA analogue development for therapeutic and diagnostic applications - Reaction planning and troubleshooting - Scientific and technical writing, including manuscript editing, grant writing, and literature reviews I have authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and I’m highly experienced in writing and revising scientific content for both academic and industry audiences. I am fluent in English and have worked in international environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and North America. I am currently available for remote freelance projects involving: - Synthetic route design - Nucleic acid/medicinal chemistry consulting - Scientific writing, editing, and content creation Let’s connect to see how I can help bring your research or project forward.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Organic Chemistry
• ☆ Retrosynthesis
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ Pharmacy
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing

Work Experience

Research fellow

Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

April 2021 - Present

Visiting PhD Student

McGill University

September 2024 - April 2025

PhD student

Sapienza Università di Roma

September 2022 - December 2024

Master Thesis Intern

King's College London

January 2019 - June 2019

Education

Master degree in Chemistry and technologies of drugs (110/110 cum laude) (Chimica e Tecnologie del Farmaco)

Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

September 2014 - July 2019

Certifications

• Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty

  WIPO Academy

  August 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Francesca Romana Liberati, Sara Di Russo, Lorenzo Barolo, Giovanna Peruzzi, Maria Vittoria Farina, Sharon Spizzichino, Federica Di Fonzo, Deborah Quaglio, Luca Pisano, Bruno Botta, et al. (2024). Combined Delivery of miR-15/16 through Humanized Ferritin Nanocages for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia . Pharmaceutics.

Francesca Romana Liberati, Sara Di Russo, Lorenzo Barolo, Giovanna Peruzzi, Maria Vittoria Farina, Sharon Spizzichino, Federica Di Fonzo, Deborah Quaglio, Luca Pisano, Bruno Botta, et al. (2024). Combined Delivery of miR-15/16 through Humanized Ferritin Nanocages for the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia . Pharmaceutics.