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Argentina

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Bridging science and industry | Bioactive peptides, innovation & tech transfer

Profile Summary

PhD in Pharmacy and Biochemistry and BSc. in Biotechnology with over 10 years of experience in scientific research at CONICET, specialized in the discovery and characterization of bioactive peptides, particularly antimicrobial peptides from natural sources. My work integrates molecular biology, peptide chemistry, and bioinformatics, with strong expertise in structure–function relationships, membrane interaction studies, and the biotechnological potential of peptides for health and industrial applications. I have contributed to multiple research projects focused on antimicrobial compounds, combining experimental and analytical approaches. I have co-authored peer-reviewed publications in international journals and participated in national and international research collaborations. In parallel, I am actively transitioning toward innovation and technology transfer, combining my scientific background with training in bio-business and participation in international entrepreneurship programs. I can support projects ranging from literature reviews and experimental design to data analysis and scientific writing, as well as contribute to the development of applied solutions based on bioactive compounds.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Peptide Synthesis
• ★ Entrepreneurship
• ★ Project Management
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Technical Writing

Research Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Work Experience

Cofounder

Patagonia Ocean Tech

January 2025 - Present

Posdoc researcher

Centro Nacional Patagónico, Centro Científico Tecnológico del Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones

March 2023 - February 2026

PhD student

CONICET

April 2016 - February 2023

Education

Doctora en Farmacia y Bioquímica

Universidad de Buenos Aires

April 2016 - March 2023

Licenciada en Biotecnología y Biología Molecular

Universidad Nacional de la Plata

March 2007 - December 2014

Certifications

• Diploma in BioBusiness

  Universidad Nacional de San Martin - Argentina

  December 2024 - Present

Publications

CONFERENCE PAPER

Natalia Lorena Cancelarich, Antonela Martelli (2026). Microalgal Biotechnology Driving Sustainable Bioeconomy: Food, AgriHealth, Bioremediation, and On-Site Biofertilizer Integration .

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Natalia Lorena Cancelarich, Antonela Martelli (2026). Microalgal Biotechnology Driving Sustainable Bioeconomy: Food, AgriHealth, Bioremediation, and On-Site Biofertilizer Integration . Proceedings.

Natalia L. Cancelarich, Miriam Arrulo, Sariah Trillo Gugliotti, Eder A Barbosa, Daniel C. Moreira, Néstor G. Basso, Luis Orlando Pérez, Cátia Teixeira, Paula Gomes, Beatriz G. de la Torre, et al. (2024). First Bioprospecting Study of Skin Host-Defense Peptides in Odontophrynus americanus . Journal of Natural Products.

Silvana Aguilar, Andrés E. Brunetti, Aisel Valle Garay, Liem Canet Santos, Luis O. Perez, Daniel Moreira, Natalia L. Cancelarich, Eder Alves Barbosa, Néstor G. Basso, Sonia Maria de Freitas, et al. (2023). Structure and function of cationic hylin bioactive peptides from the tree frog Boana pulchella in interaction with lipid membranes . Peptides.

Mariela M. Marani, Silvana Aguilar, Ana P. Cuzziol Boccioni, Natalia L. Cancelarich, Néstor G. Basso, Fernando Albericio (2020). Identification of New Ocellatin Antimicrobial Peptides by cDNA Precursor Cloning in the Frame of This Family of Intriguing Peptides . Antibiotics.

Natalia L. Cancelarich, Natalia Wilke, Marı́a L. Fanani, Daniel C. Moreira, Luis O. P&#233;rez, Eder Alves Barbosa, Alexandra Pl&#225;cido, Renato Socodato, Camila C. Portugal, Jo&#227;o B. Relvas, et al. (2020). Somuncurins: Bioactive Peptides from the Skin of the Endangered Endemic Patagonian Frog <i>Pleurodema somuncurense</i> . Journal of Natural Products.

L. O. P&#233;rez, N. L. Cancelarich, S. Aguilar, N. G. Basso, M. M. Marani (2018). Genetic analysis of signal peptides in amphibian antimicrobial secretions . Journal of Genetics.

Natalia Lorena Cancelarich, Anabela Prospitti, Jonatan Perrando, Claudia L. Natalucci, Marcelo F. Pardo (2015). Balansain R, a New Proteolytic Preparation for the Production of Antioxidant Peptides from Bovine Whey . Latin American Journal of Pharmacy.

Romina Ceci, Pablo N. de Francesco, Juan M. Mucci, Lorena N. Cancelarich, Carlos A. Fossati, Paula A. Rozenfeld (2011). Reliability of enzyme assays in dried blood spots for diagnosis of 4 lysosomal storage disorders . Advances in Biological Chemistry.

BOOK

(2024). Computational Drug Discovery and Design . Springer US.