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Hire Dr. Melania-Ana P.
Romania
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Senior Researcher in Nanobiotechnologies | Cancer Biomarkers & Biosensing Technologies | Pharmacovigilance

Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing General Proofreading & Editing
Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review
Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI Statistical Analysis
Product Development Concept Development, Prototyping
Work Experience

Founder and content creator

Rare metabolic insights

September 2024 - Present

Scientific Researcher

National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies

August 2013 - Present

Medical Safety Analyst

AbbVie

November 2023 - February 2024

Patient Safety Operations Administrator

AbbVie

October 2021 - November 2023

Visiting Researcher

Université Grenoble Alpes

January 2016 - December 2018

Education

PhD Biological Sciences

University of Bucharest

October 2015 - October 2018

MSc in Applied Genetics and Biotechnology

University of Bucharest

October 2013 - July 2015

BSc in Biochemistry

University of Bucharest

October 2010 - July 2013

Certifications

  • Certificate of Programme Completion

    1Health Biotech Startup Bootcamp 2025

    September 2025 - Present

  • Microlearning Program in Biotech Entrepreneurship

    Creo Incubator
    https://mycourse.app/1U68zXj0vc1uQsfln

    September 2025 - Present

  • An Introduction to Rare Diseases

    National Organization for Rare Disorders

    August 2025 - Present

  • International Advocacy for Rare Diseases

    EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe

    February 2025 - Present

  • Precision Medicine

    University of Geneva
    https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/P0BSVQ1N8V57

    January 2025 - Present

  • Medicines Research and Development

    EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe

    December 2024 - Present

Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Microarray biochip fabricated on silicon nanowires/carbon dots heterostructures for enhanced viral DNA detection @article{Gogianu_2023, title={Microarray biochip fabricated on silicon nanowires/carbon dots heterostructures for enhanced viral DNA detection}, volume={636}, ISSN={0169-4332}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.157878}, DOI={10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.157878}, journal={Applied Surface Science}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Gogianu, Larisa and Popescu, Marian C. and Vasile, Bogdan S. and Mihalache, Iuliana and Anghel, Elena M. and Damian, Celina M. and Salceanu, Alexandru and Boldeiu, Adina and Constantin, Elena and Radoi, Antonio and Simion, Monica and Popescu, Melania A.}, year={2023}, month=nov, pages={157878} } . Applied Surface Science.
Green Nanomaterials for Smart Textiles Dedicated to Environmental and Biomedical Applications @article{Popescu_2023, title={Green Nanomaterials for Smart Textiles Dedicated to Environmental and Biomedical Applications}, volume={16}, ISSN={1996-1944}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16114075}, DOI={10.3390/ma16114075}, number={11}, journal={Materials}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Popescu, Melania and Ungureanu, Camelia}, year={2023}, month=may, pages={4075} } . Materials.
Biosensors in Food and Healthcare Industries: Bio-Coatings Based on Biogenic Nanoparticles and Biopolymers @article{Popescu_2023, title={Biosensors in Food and Healthcare Industries: Bio-Coatings Based on Biogenic Nanoparticles and Biopolymers}, volume={13}, ISSN={2079-6412}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings13030486}, DOI={10.3390/coatings13030486}, number={3}, journal={Coatings}, publisher={MDPI AG}, author={Popescu, Melania and Ungureanu, Camelia}, year={2023}, month=feb, pages={486} } . Coatings.
Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Florina Silvia Iliescu, Grigore Mihaescu, Alina Irina Cucu, Octavian Narcis Ionescu, Melania Popescu, Monica Simion, Liliana Burlibasa, Mihaela Tica, Mariana Carmen Chifiriuc, et al. (2022). Advances in the Rapid Diagnostic of Viral Respiratory Tract Infections .
SPR detection of protein enhanced by seedless synthesized gold nanorods @article{Constantin_2021, title={SPR detection of protein enhanced by seedless synthesized gold nanorods}, volume={279}, ISSN={0301-4622}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpc.2021.106691}, DOI={10.1016/j.bpc.2021.106691}, journal={Biophysical Chemistry}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Constantin, Elena and Varasteanu, Pericle and Mihalache, Iuliana and Craciun, Gabriel and Mitran, Raul-Augustin and Popescu, Melania and Boldeiu, Adina and Simion, Monica}, year={2021}, month=dec, pages={106691} } . Biophysical Chemistry.
Benea, L., Popescu, M., Bawedin, M., Simion, M., Ionica, I.(2020). Novel DNA Biosensor Based on the Out-of-Equilibrium Body Potential Method in Silicon-on-Insulator . IEEE Sensors Journal. 20. (23). p. 14032-14041.
Ţucureanu, V., Romanițan, C., Tudor, I.A., Ţucureanu, C., Popescu, M.A., Matei, A.(2020). Effect of process parameters on YAG:Ce phosphor properties obtained by co-precipitation method . Ceramics International. 46. (15). p. 23802-23812.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Kusko, M., Farcasanu, I.C.(2019). Enhancing the microarray signal detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by using homemade immobilisation buffers . Revista de Chimie. 70. (2). p. 730-735.
Popescu, M.C., Ungureanu, C., Buse, E., Nastase, F., Tucureanu, V., Suchea, M., Draga, S., Popescu, M.A.(2019). Antibacterial efficiency of cellulose-based fibers covered with ZnO and Al <inf>2</inf> O <inf>3</inf> by Atomic Layer Deposition . Applied Surface Science. 481. p. 1287-1298.
Boldeiu, Adina, Simion, Monica, Mihalache, Iuliana, Radoi, Antonio, Banu, Melania, Varasteanu, Pericle, Nadejde, Paul, Vasile, Eugeniu, Acasandrei, Adriana, Popescu, Roxana Cristina, et al. (2019). Comparative analysis of honey and citrate stabilized gold nanoparticles: In vitro interaction with proteins and toxicity studies . Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology.
Boldeiu, A., Simion, M., Mihalache, I., Radoi, A., Banu, M., Varasteanu, P., Nadejde, P., Vasile, E., Acasandrei, A., Popescu, R.C., et al.(2019). Comparative analysis of honey and citrate stabilized gold nanoparticles: In vitro interaction with proteins and toxicity studies . Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. 197.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Popescu, M.C., Varasteanu, P., Kusko, M., Farcasanu, I.C.(2018). Specific detection of stable single nucleobase mismatch using SU-8 coated silicon nanowires platform . Talanta. 185. p. 281-290.
Popescu, M.C., Bita, B.I., Tucureanu, V., Vasilache, D., Banu, M.A., Avram, A.M., Giurescu-Dumitrescu, R.A.(2018). Superficial and Inner Examination of a Microwave-Irradiated Dental Acrylic Resin and Its Metal-Polymer Interface . Microscopy and Microanalysis. 24. (1). p. 49-59.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Varasteanu, P., Savu, L., Farcasanu, I.(2017). Microarray and surface plasmon resonance experiments for HPV genotyping on Au-supports . Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology. 20. (4). p. 426-439.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Ratiu, A.C., Popescu, M., Romanitan, C., Danila, M., Radoi, A., Ecovoiu, A.A., Kusko, M.(2015). Enhanced nucleotide mismatch detection based on a 3D silicon nanowire microarray . RSC Advances. 5. (91). p. 74506-74514.
CONFERENCE PAPER
Banu, V., Popescu, M., Godignon, P.(2019). Delta Reference, the Latest High Temperature Compensated Voltage Reference Concept . 2019 European Space Power Conference, ESPC 2019.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Popescu, M., Savu, L.(2018). Nanostructured silicon platform for detection of specific gene sequences . Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 10977.
Popescu, M.C., Nastase, F., Mihalache, I., Banu, M.A., Tucureanu, V., Ungureanu, C., Tincu, B.C., Tomescu, R.M.(2018). UV protection of ultra-thin ZnO film on viscose . Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 10977.
Benea, L., Bawedin, M., Cristoloveanu, S., Ionica, I., Banu, M., Simion, M., Kusko, M., Delacour, C.(2018). ψ-MOSFET Configuration for DNA Detection . Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS. 2018-October. p. 143-146.
Banu, M., Simion, M., Savu, L., Farcasanu, I.C.(2017). Optimization of detection parameters on microarray Au-support for genotyping HPV strains . Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS. 2017-October. p. 59-62.
Popescu, M.C., Bita, B.I., Banu, M.A., Tomescu, R.M.(2016). Destructive effects induced by the electron beam in scanning electron microscopy . Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 10010.
Banu, M., Radoi, A., Simion, M., Kusko, M.(2016). Reproducible functionalization of silicon substrates intended for biomedical applications . Proceedings of the International Semiconductor Conference, CAS. 2016-December. p. 151-154.