CQBF/LAE Research Seminar

Wednesday , 19 de October 2022 - 14:00 to Thursday , 20 de October 2022 - 14:30

 

The CQBF/LAE Research Seminar will take place on October 19th and 20th, 2022, at 2 pm, in the Arménio Miranda Auditorium, in the Biotechnology Building.
 

Date Time Speaker Organization Title Short Bio
19/Oct 2:00 - 2:20 pm Dr. Boris Bokor

Slovak Academy of Sciences: Bratislava, 
SK

Silicon transport and accumulation in plants link

19/Oct

2:20 - 2:40 pm

Professor Marek Vakulic Slovak Academy of Sciences: Bratislava, 
SK
The role of silicon in mitigation of metal (loid) toxicity in plants link
20/Oct 2:00 - 2:30 pm Marina Braida Dr. Schaer

Promotion of minor crops & sustainability: Dr Schaer Research and Innovation activities”. 

Corporate R&I Manager, Raw Materials & Agricultural Projects in Dr Schaer (since 2014).
Main focus areas:
- New raw materials evaluation
- Validation of new suppliers for existing raw materials
- Agricultural projects managing
- Agricultural sustainable initiative promotion
- Internal R&D regulatory support
Previously: Regulatory affairs specialist in Unilever Italy, Rome (Food & Foodservice brands – Knorr, Calvè, Algida, Findus) and later for Findus Italy, Rome (5 year experience).
6 months of experience after graduation in Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin (IE), Prepared Consumer Food Centre department.

Master Degree in Food Technology, University of Udine. Main focus area during the experimental thesis works: Cereal Science and Technology.