Maria Rosaria Coscia

Senior Researcher at the Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, formerly Institute of Protein Biochemistry (IBP) – National Research Council of Italy, Naples (Italy). Group leader of the Comparative Immunology and Evolution laboratory Research Areas: ▪ Genetics and Biochemistry of immunoglobulins as key mediators of the humoral immune response; host-pathogen interaction, using Antarctic fish as model system ▪ Effects of the Antarctic environmental stressors on human health by analyzing the relationship between altered stress reactivity and immune functions of volunteers in the long-term stay in Antarctica ▪ Design of engineered high performance antibodies as innovative diagnostic/therapeutic tools Main activities and responsibilities: identification financial supports, preparation of scientific programs, scientific organization, financial and administrative management, editorial and publication activities.