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Freelance Scientific & Medical Writer | Molecular Biology & Infectious Diseases Specialist | AI Trainer (Biology)

Profile Summary

I am a researcher in biological and medical sciences with a strong background in molecular biology, parasitology, and infectious diseases. My work has primarily focused on the functional and structural characterization of proteins in Trypanosoma cruzi, with particular interest in signaling pathways, metabolism, and host–parasite interactions. Throughout my career, I have been involved in designing and conducting experimental studies, analyzing complex datasets, and publishing peer-reviewed articles. In parallel with my academic work, I have also developed experience in university teaching, currently lecturing in Molecular Physiology, where I focus on making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for students. Additionally, I have built strong skills in scientific writing and communication, translating technical content for diverse audiences. More recently, I have expanded my skill set toward AI-related work, including training and evaluating language models in the biological domain. I am particularly interested in roles that combine communication, and science.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Molecular Biology
• ★ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ★ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ Oligonucleotide Synthesis
• ☆ Kinases
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Journalism
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Medical Content Writing
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Image Processing, Image Analysis, Data Visualization

Product Development Product Evaluation

Work Experience

Associate Professsor

Universidad Argentina de la Empresa

April 2023 - Present

Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular

March 2008 - Present

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Universidad de Buenos Aires

March 2002 - September 2007

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

Universidad Nacional de Quilmes

March 1994 - December 2001

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mariana Potenza, Micaela Soledad Ossowski, Juan Pablo Gallardo, Raul Chadi, Yolanda Hern&#225;ndez, Marisa Fern&#225;ndez, Jorge Diego Marco, Omar Triana-Chavez, Melissa S. Nolan, Angelica Pech May, et al. (2024). Performance Assessment of ELISA Using the <i>Trypanosoma cruzi-</i>Specific Antigen Tc323 for the Diagnosis of Chronic Chagas Disease . ACS Infectious Diseases.

Mariana Potenza, Micaela S. Ossowski, Juan Pablo Gallardo, Leticia L. Niborski, Jessica Rodr&#237;guez-Dur&#225;n, Walter J. Lapadula, Maximiliano Juri Ayub, Ra&#250;l Chadi, Yolanda Hernandez, Marisa L. Fernandez, et al. (2024). Characterization of Novel Trypanosoma cruzi-Specific Antigen with Potential Use in the Diagnosis of Chagas Disease . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Mariana Potenza, Micaela S. Ossowski, Juan Pablo Gallardo, Leticia L. Niborski, Jessica Rodr&#237;guez-Dur&#225;n, Walter J. Lapadula, Maximiliano Juri Ayub, Ra&#250;l Chadi, Yolanda Hernandez, Marisa L. Fernandez, et al. (2024). Characterization of Novel <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>-Specific Antigen with Potential Use in the Diagnosis of Chagas Disease . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Mariana Potenza, Jessica Rodr&#237;guez-Dur&#225;n, Juan Pablo Gallardo, Catalina Dirney Alba Soto, Karina Andrea G&#243;mez (2022). The Kinetoplastid-Specific Protein TcCAL1 Plays Different Roles During In Vitro Differentiation and Host-Cell Invasion in Trypanosoma cruzi . Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.

Mariana Potenza, Jessica Rodr&#237;guez Dur&#225;n, Arturo Mu&#241;oz-Calder&#243;n, Karina Andrea G&#243;mez (2021). In vitro differentiation of Trypanosoma cruzi epimastigotes into metacyclic trypomastigotes using a biphasic medium . STAR Protocols.

Mariana Potenza, Leticia L. Niborski, Renato G.S. Chirivi, Leandro Simonetti, Micaela S. Ossowski, Vanina Grippo, Maria May, Daniela I. Staquicini, Adriana Parodi-Talice, Carlos Robello, et al. (2021). Recombinant antibody against Trypanosoma cruzi from patients with chronic Chagas heart disease recognizes mammalian nervous system . EBioMedicine.

Mariana Potenza, Santiago Ch&#225;vez, Guillermo Eastman, Pablo Smircich, Lorena Lourdes Becco, Carolina Oliveira-Rizzo, Rafael Fort, Beatriz Garat, Jos&#233; Roberto Sotelo-Silveira, Mar&#237;a Ana Duhagon (2017). Transcriptome-wide analysis of the Trypanosoma cruzi proliferative cycle identifies the periodically expressed mRNAs and their multiple levels of control . PLOS ONE.

Mariana Potenza, Mar&#237;a Agostina Di Renzo, Marc Laverri&#232;re, Sergio Schenkman, Diana Patricia Wehrendt, Mar&#237;a Teresa Tellez-I&#241;&#243;n (2016). Characterization of TcCYC6 from Trypanosoma cruzi, a gene with homology to mitotic cyclins . Parasitology International.

Mariana Potenza, Sergio Schenkman, Marc Laverri&#232;re, Mar&#237;a Teresa Tellez-I&#241;&#243;n (2012). Functional characterization of TcCYC2 cyclin from Trypanosoma cruzi . Experimental Parasitology.

Mariana Potenza, Esteban D. Erben, Ezequiel Valguarnera, Sheila Nardelli, Janete Chung, Sebastian Daum, Sergio Schenkman, Mar&#237;a T. T&#233;llez-I&#241;&#243;n (2010). Identification of an atypical peptidyl-prolyl cis/trans isomerase from trypanosomatids . Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research.

J. B&#218;A, L.&#160;E. FICHERA, A.&#160;G. FUCHS, M. POTENZA, M. DUBIN, R.&#160;O. WENGER, G. MORETTI, C.&#160;M. SCABONE, A.&#160;M. RUIZ (2008). Anti-<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>effects of cyclosporin A derivatives: possible role of a P-glycoprotein and parasite cyclophilins . Parasitology.

M. POTENZA, A. GALAT, T. A. MINNING, A. M. RUIZ, R. DURAN, R. L. TARLETON, M. MAR&#205;N, L. E. FICHERA, J. B&#218;A (2006). Analysis of the<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>cyclophilin gene family and identification of Cyclosporin A binding proteins . Parasitology.

Mariana Potenza, Jacqueline B&#250;a, Andr&#233;s M. Ruiz, Laura E. Fichera (2004). In vitro anti-parasitic activity of Cyclosporin A analogs on Trypanosoma cruzi . Bioorganic &amp; Medicinal Chemistry Letters.

A. Alonso, M. Potenza, K. Mouchi&#225;n, J.F. Alb&#243;nico, C.H. Pionetti (2004). Proteinase and gelatinolytic properties of a triatoma infestans extract . Allergologia et Immunopathologia.

A. Alonso, C.H. Pionetti, K. Mouchi&#225;n, J.F. Alb&#243;nico, S.G. Ira&#241;eta, M. Potenza, C. Iovannittia (2003). Hipersensibilidad a los antígenos del Trichophyton rubrum en podólogos atópicos y no atópicos . Allergologia et Immunopathologia.

A. Alonso, K. Mouchi&#225;n, J.F. Alb&#243;nico, C.H. Pionetti, M. Potenza, M.L. Bignone (2003). Neumonitis por hipersensibilidad inducida en cobayos por los antígenos de las heces del murciélago . Allergologia et Immunopathologia.

A. Alonso, M. Potenza, K. Mouchi&#225;n, J.F. Alb&#243;nico, C.H. Pionetti (2003). Proteinase and gelatinolytic properties of a bat feces extract . Allergologia et Immunopathologia.

BOOK CHAPTER

Mariana Potenza, Mar&#237;a Jos&#233; Ferrer, Diana Patricia Wehrendt, Mariana Bonilla, Marcelo Alberto Comini, Mar&#237;a Teresa Tellez-I&#241;&#243;n (2019). Production of Recombinant Trypanosoma cruzi Antigens in Leishmania tarentolae . Methods in Molecular Biology.