Saacnicteh Toledo Patino

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Lab page: Molecular Bioengineering Group

Saacnicteh investigates how proteins evolve into nanomachines that sustain life. Her research blends protein engineering and structural biology to design proteins with electron transfer capabilities, driving innovations in sustainable catalysis and energy solutions. Her lab focuses on designing proteins with electron transfer capabilities, combining rational engineering and computational biology. We aim to drive innovation in sustainable catalysis and energy harvesting, bridging molecular knowledge to real-world applications.

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Experience
2024
Buribushi Fellow, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Molecular BioEngineering
2023 - 2024
IPSF interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellow, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Cryo-EM and Marine Evo-Devo Units
2019 - 2023
Postdoctoral researcher Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Protein Engineering and Eviolution Unit
2014 - 2019
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Max Planck Institute for Biology Protein Evolution Department
2014
Diploma in Biochemistry, University of Tübingen Biochemistry Department
Awards
2024
The Global Bioconvergence Center of Innovation COI-NEXT Early Career Grant | Japan
Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholar Fellowship | Japan,
Protein Society Diversity and Inclusion | USA
Runner-up for the Best AI Solution for Protein Engineering (AI4PD Hackathon) | Chile
2022
IWATANI Science and Technology Research Grant | Japan
Rita Colwell Impact Fund Award for the Advance of Women in Science | USA
Protein Society Annual Symposium | Travel Award | Japan
2021
Best Speed Presentation Award | Research Appreciation Month, OIST | Japan
Best Scientific Image | Science Art Contest | Japan
2016
Best Poster Presentation | 67th Mosbacher Colloquium | Germany
2015
Best Oral Presentation | Frontiers in Protein Folding, Evolution, and Function | MexicoInternational Ph.D.
2013
Fellowship in Biological Sciences of the Max Planck Society | Germany
Buribushi Fellow Saacnicteh Toledo Patino
Saacnicteh Toledo Patino
Principal Investigator
Buribushi Fellow
Molecular Bioengineering Group
Nationality:
Mexican

Credentials

Sep 2019
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Max Planck Institute for Biology
2014
Diploma in Biochemistry, University of Tübingen
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