Elena Marasca

Experience

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  CITTA' DELLA SALUTE E DELLA SCIENZA DI TORINO - SEDE MOLINETTE

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

  Internship

  Bachelor's degree thesis in Toxicology Department: optimization of biochemical screening tests.

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  University of Aberdeen

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2009

  Project Student

  Isolation and characterization of arsenolipids extracted from Scottish edible seaweed, for the evaluation of metabolism and toxicity (work for Master’s Degree dissertation). Arsenolipids were successfully extracted, isolated and molecular structures clarified.

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  The University of Nottingham

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  The aim of this project was the setup of a non-toxic method for the extraction of oil from sunflower seeds. The goal was successfully achieved and there is a patent pending. Collaborative project aimed at the extraction of chloroplasts from spinach and their nutritional evaluation.

  • Research Associate

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Research Assistant

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Croda

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  Master of Research in Food Sciences

  This research aimed at evaluating the nutritional value of oil bodies recovered from flaxseed, with particular attention to Omega-3 fats, and at testing if oil bodies (wet and spray-dried) can be incorporated into dairy products and retain their functionality. Project concluded successfully.

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  Pipers Crisps Ltd

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  KTP Associate

  KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) project with Pipers Crisps Ltd in collaboration with the University of Nottingham. The aims of this project were the improvement of the quality of the final product (e.g. reduction of oiliness) and the optimization of the production line (e.g. implementation of new filtration unit, evaluation and improvement of quality control protocols, waste stream valorization).Main achievements:• Established successful relationship between Company and University• Extended shelf life of crisps (from 16 to 20 weeks, with a new target of 26 weeks)• Stabilization of the frying oil (more batches fried with same amount of oil)• Updated laboratory SOPs Show less

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  ETH Zurich

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2019

  PHD Student

  The main objective of this project is to unravel the links between the modification of cereal β-­glucan during food processing, the chemistry of the modified β-­glucan molecules, and the effects of the process-induced modification on the molecular interactions of β-­glucan with other components in the food and gastrointestinal tract.

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  Scaramuzzino - Resnati & C.

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  Scientific Translation Specialist

  Translation of patents, mostly about pharmaceutical and chemical subjects.

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  Ministero Istruzione, Universita' e Ricerca

  Oct 2020 - now

  Science Teacher