Dr. Francesca Bottanelli

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesca Bottanelli is a Junior Professor at the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at Freie Universität Berlin. She completed her PhD at the University of Leeds, focusing on biological sciences. Before her current role, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Yale University in the School of Medicine, in the Department of Cell Biology, where she worked under the guidance of James E. Rothman. Her academic background includes a Master’s degree in Plant, Food, and Environmental Biotechnology, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Milan. Her research interests lie at the intersection of biochemistry and biotechnology, particularly in understanding cellular mechanisms and developing innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-04-01 — 2018-06-01

Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology • New Haven, CT, USA

Conducted research in cell biology under the mentorship of James E. Rothman.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.