My name is Martina Castellucci, I am currently a Master’s student in Bioinformatics at the University of Bologna. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology (2021–2024), earned with 110/110 cum laude at Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna.
During my undergraduate studies, I developed a strong interdisciplinary foundation in biology, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. My academic path integrated both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory training, particularly in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics.
My bachelor thesis, entitled “Histological and genetic adaptations of rat skeletal muscle induced in synthetic torpor”, was carried out at the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, in the laboratory of Physiology led by Prof. Roberto Amici. The project combined histological analysis with transcriptomic profiling (RNA-Seq) to investigate muscle preservation and gene regulation mechanisms in rats induced into synthetic torpor.
This experience allowed me to gain hands-on skills in sample preparation, immunostaining, microscopy, and bioinformatic data analysis of differentially expressed genes.
Since September 2024, I have been enrolled in the International Master’s in Bioinformatics at the University of Bologna. The program focuses on the development of computational methods for the analysis and interpretation of biological data, emphasizing artificial intelligence, statistics, and computational modeling of complex biological phenomena.
I am particularly interested in computational genomics, transcriptomics, and the application of bioinformatics to biomedical research. My long-term goal is to contribute to the development of integrative approaches for understanding biological systems, bridging experimental and computational sciences.