About Federica

Federica was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry. Her research employed Molecular Dynamics simulations and network-based methods to investigate how external factors—such as mutations and environmental changes like temperature variations—impact allostery and protein function. The objective of her research was to deepen our understanding of these processes, particularly in relation to identifying new therapeutic targets. By studying the cross-correlated interactions between different physicochemical factors and their influences on the energy landscape of macromolecular systems, her work aimed to provide a physical rationale for the alterations and signaling pathways that drive allosteric behavior. Ultimately her research sought to enhance our methods for enzyme control and modulation.