Antonella De Palma

I am Antonella De Palma, a researcher at the Proteomics Unit of ITB since 2005. My work focuses on developing and optimizing proteomics protocols using innovative analytical platforms that integrate nano/micro liquid chromatography systems with high-resolution, high-speed mass spectrometers. In recent years, I have specialized in clinical proteomics, applying high-throughput approaches and end-to-end pipelines, from experimental design to data interpretation using dedicated computational tools. My goal is to characterize the proteome in complex biological matrices, investigate molecular mechanisms underlying diseases and drug response, identify diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers, and enable patient stratification based on proteomic profiles. Additionally, our unit serves as the national reference for ELIXIR-EU, which has allowed me to contribute at various levels of responsibility to biomedical studies with significant social impact, often in emerging research areas, collaborating with hospitals, research institutions, and industrial partners for technology transfer.