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.
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.