About me

Florencia graduated in Chemistry with a specialization in Biotechnology from the University of Cordoba, Argentina.

In 2010, she was awarded a prestigious fellowship from the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) to pursue a PhD in Biophysics and Cell Biology under the supervision of Prof. Dolores Carrer.

During her PhD, Florencia investigated the apoptotic response triggered by Fas receptors in target cells. She developed innovative techniques to spatially confine Fas ligands, examining how ligand topology influenced apoptosis in cancer cells.

Florencia enhanced her academic experience with two internships during her PhD: in 2012 at the University of Irvine, California, with Prof. Enrico Gratton's group, and in 2014 at the University of Tübingen, with Prof. Ana Garcia-Saéz's group.

Shortly after giving birth to her son, Florencia successfully defended her PhD dissertation, earning Summa cum laude honors. She then decided to move to Frankfurt am Main, Germany with her family to begin a postdoctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Prof. Robert Tampé. During her postdoc, she developed and implemented advanced techniques ranging from chemical surface functionalization and surface lithography to imaging techniques and cell biology.

Florencia's strong passion for science and commitment to leadership led her to the next stage of her career. In 2024, she was selected for the prestigious DFG Emmy Noether Program for young investigators.

The primary aims of her group are:

• To develop integrative approaches to understand the complex landscape of cell signaling, considering crucial aspects such as receptor clustering and mechanosensing.
• To apply these approaches to unravel cell-guidance receptor signaling in health and disease.

Florencia is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation in her field.