Francesco Renzi
Experienced researcher in Genetics and Molecular Microbiology
microbiology
host-pathogen interaction
molecular biology
genetics
biochemistry
44 years old
Driving License
Namur (07100) Belgium
Employed
Open to opportunities
Highly motivated scientist with a strong scientific background in molecular and cellular microbiology. Demonstrated leadership strengths and proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Proficiency in scientific publications, research projects and reports writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Well organised with attention to detail, rigorous, reliable, optimistic, frank and humble.
Proven ability to ‘think outside the box’ in identifying problems and implementing innovative solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Well organised with attention to detail, rigorous, reliable, optimistic, frank and humble.
Proven ability to ‘think outside the box’ in identifying problems and implementing innovative solutions.
Thesis entitled: “Regulatory activity of MvaT-like proteins in Pseudomonas putida.”
Thesis entitled: Study of Pseudomonas putida KT2440 turA gene expression at suboptimal growth temperatures.”
Final mark: 110/110 cum laude (Equivalent of 1st class with honours/4.0 GPA)
Final mark: 110/110 cum laude (Equivalent of 1st class with honours/4.0 GPA)
Senior Researcher
University of Namur
Since October 2016
Namur
Belgium
- Management of a research group (1 post-doc and 3 technicians).
- Design and perform experiments to study the pathogenicity of the dog-transmitted bacterial human pathogen Capnocytophaga canimorsus.
- Design of screening tools for the detection of pathogenic bacterial strains.
- Writing and carrying out projects financed by the ERC and the Walloon region.
- Scanning of scientific literature, writing scientific publications and patents.
- Training and supervision of students (bachelor, master and PhD) and technicians.
- Establishment of international scientific collaborations.
Research Associate (Chargé de recherche FNRS)
University of Namur
October 2013
to September 2016
Namur
Belgium
- Management of a research group (1 post-doc, 2 PhD students and 2 technicians).
- Design and perform experiments to study the pathogenicity of the dog-transmitted bacterial human pathogen Capnocytophaga canimorsus.
- Writing and carrying out projects financed by the FNRS, the ERC and the Walloon region.
- Granting of a personal fellowship (3 years) as research assistant (CR) from the Belgian Research Fund (FNRS).
- Scanning of scientific literature, writing scientific publications and patents.
- Training and supervision of students (bachelor, master and PhD) and technicians.
Post-doctoral researcher
University of Namur
August 2012
to September 2013
Namur
Belgium
- Establishment and management of a research group (1 post-doc, 2 PhD students).
- Design and perform experiments to study the pathogenicity of the dog-transmitted bacterial human pathogen Capnocytophaga canimorsus.
- Writing and carrying out projects financed by the ERC and the FNRS.
- Scanning of scientific literature, writing scientific publications.
- Training and supervision of PhD students and technicians.
- Establishment of international scientific collaborations.
Post-doctoral researcher
Biozentrum of the University of Basel
May 2009
to July 2012
- Design and perform experiments to study the pathogenicity of the dog-transmitted bacterial human pathogen Capnocytophaga canimorsus.
- Writing and carrying out projects financed by the ERC.
- Scanning of scientific literature, writing scientific publications.
- Training and supervision of students (bachelor, master).
PhD Candidate
University of Milan
October 2005
to April 2009
Milan
Italy
- Study of the regulatory activity of MvaT-like proteins in the bacterium Pseudomonas putida.
- Granting of a personal PhD fellowship (3 years) from the Italian Ministry of Education and Science.
- Design and perform experiments.
- Scanning of scientific literature and writing scientific publications.
- Training and supervision of bachelor and master students.
Undergraduate student
University of Milan
January 2004
to March 2005
Milan
Italy
- Study of the regulation of aromatic compounds degradation pathways in the bacterium Pseudomonas putida at sub-optimal growth temperatures.
- Perform experiments, analyze data and report results.
Selected Publications
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Since 2008
- Hess, E, Renzi, F * et al. 2017, ‘Identification of virulent Capnocytophaga canimorsus isolates by capsular typing’ Journal of clinical microbiology. Jun;55(6):1902-1914. DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00249-17. * equal contribution.
- Renzi, F et al. 2016, 'Evidence for a LOS and a capsular polysaccharide in Capnocytophaga canimorsus' Scientific Reports.
DOI: 10.1038/srep38914 - Lauber, F, Cornelis, G & Renzi, F 2016, 'Identification of a New Lipoprotein Export Signal in Gram-Negative Bacteria' mBio.
DOI: 10.1128/mBio.01232-16 - Renzi, F, et al. 2015, 'Glycan-foraging systems reveal the adaptation of Capnocytophaga canimorsus to the dog mouth' mBio, vol 6, no. 2, e02507-14. DOI: 10.1128/mBio.02507-14
- Renzi, F, et al. 2011, 'The N-glycan glycoprotein deglycosylation complex (Gpd) from Capnocytophaga canimorsus deglycosylates human IgG' Plos Pathogens, vol 7, no. 6, pp. e 1002118.
Patents
Patents Applications
Since 2015
- “Methods for detecting C. canimorsus capsular serotypes in a sample” (Application No. 17156688.8-1404)
- “Lipoprotein export signals and uses thereof” (Application No.16183962.6–1402)
- “Uses of dipeptidyl peptidase 7 (DPP7) polypeptide” (Application No.16177150.6-1401)
- Establishment and managing of a research group
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Design and writing of research projects
Research projects financed by: 1) the Italian Ministry of Education and Science; 2) the Belgian Fund for the Scientific Research (FNRS); 3) the European Research Council (ERC) and 4) the Walloon region (SPW).
- Design and perform experiments
- Data management, analyses and reporting
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Time Management
Tasks planning and tracking of milestones
- Risk assessment
- Supervision and training of technicians and students (bachelor, master and PhD)
- Establishment and handling of scientific international collaborations
- Culture and genetic manipulation of bio-safety class 1 and 2 bacteria
- Random and site directed mutagenesis, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, expression and purification of recombinant proteins in bacterial system, SDS-PAGE, Western-blot, ELISA, Flow Cytometry
- Culture of eukariotic cell lines
- Microscopy: fluorescence microscopy, fluorescent and cold immunolabeling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Photoshop
- ImageJ
- Adobe Illustrator
- EndNote
- Communication
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
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Italian
Native speakerExpert
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English
Fluent in speaking and writingExpert
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French
Fluent in speaking and writingExpert
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German
Elementary knowledge (A1)Notions
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Spanish
Elementary knowledge (A1)Intermediate
