Frederick Feraco’s Post

I am happy to share my recent publication in ACS-Environmental Science & Technology, "Photooxidation-Initiated Aqueous-Phase Formation of Organic Peroxides: Delving into Formation Mechanisms" Thanks to my supervisor and all of my collaborators

In our latest collaborative research, we delved into the effects of increased substrate concentrations induced phase transition inside the catalytic condensates and its impact on rate of reaction

ICYM, the discussion on gauging the impact of science with Prachee Avasthi, Robert Roth from Arcadia Science, and ASAPbio's Jonny Coates, is now available on YouTube! Enjoy at your convenience! https://buff.ly/4eDRTnt #preprints #science #publishing #OpenScience

School of Pharmacy is involved in two infrastructure consortia that the Finnish Research Infrastructure Committee within the Research Council of Finland has granted roadmap status to research infrastructures for 2025–2028. Biocenter Finland is a nationwide Life Science research infrastructure organisation. It coordinates 17 technology platforms to cover key technologies that are used to study the most pressing global challenges from loss of biodiversity to severe healthcare challenges. The person in charge at the University of Eastern Finland is Professor Seppo Auriola. The European Infrastructure of Screening Platforms for Chemical Biology EU-OS Finland (EU-OS FI) is a member of the European EU-OPENSCREEN ERIC (EU-OS) research infrastructure consortium. The person in charge at the University of Eastern Finland is Associate Professor Kristiina Huttunen. Congratulations!!

We recently welcomed back UNSW Science  researchers PhD Student Hiruni Kammanankada and Dr Jasmin Martino to Ourimbah Creek Weir. Building on their previous experiments, the team have successfully demonstrated that their novel upstream fish migration system, the Tube Fishway, is a success! The Tube Fishway enables upstream fish migration across in-stream barriers like dams and weirs. As part of their natural life cycle, many native Australian fish are diadromous, so they move from fresh waters upstream to brackish (salty) water downstream to breed, and then return to the freshwater to feed and grow. Future Tube Fishway collaborations between Council and UNSW will focus on integrating fish attraction and hydraulic experiments. This aims to advance the solution for enhancing the fish passage and support the health of local fish populations. Read the full story update here: https://lnkd.in/gMaZaRG5

🌊🔬 We are thrilled to announce the publication of a novel research protocol by our Imptox team, in collaboration with Ghent University and CNRS, focusing on microplastics in marine environments. This detailed protocol, now available on protocols.io, is a vital step forward in understanding the dynamics of microbial colonization on microplastics across different marine settings. 🌐 This research not only advances our scientific knowledge but also has significant implications for environmental policy and marine health. Learn more about our pioneering work and its potential impact on https://lnkd.in/eb5g_P7T #EnvironmentalResearch #Microplastics #MarineBiology #Sustainability #ImptoxProject

Our future depends on science—it's the engine of innovation, problem-solving, and progress. World Science Day for Peace and Development emphasizes the vital role science plays in addressing global challenges. From healthcare advancements to climate solutions, science influences every aspect of our lives. However, for science to thrive, sustainable funding is crucial. Investing in science today means investing in a better tomorrow for all, whether it’s clean energy, disease prevention, or food security. On this World Science Day, let’s commit to providing the necessary resources and support for science to meet the challenges ahead. Together, we can ensure that science remains a priority for peace and development.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, we celebrated a significant step forward in advancing biological and environmental research ✨🌱 with a small garland-cutting ceremony for our new Biological and Environmental Program Integration Center (BioEPIC). This milestone event welcomed esteemed guests from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, including Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program, and Sheila Feddis, Director of Science Laboratories Infrastructure. BioEPIC represents an exciting future for groundbreaking research that integrates biology and environmental sciences to address critical challenges, from climate impacts to sustainable energy solutions. While the center will officially open in early 2025, this moment marked a symbolic start to the scientific discoveries yet to come. Stay tuned as we prepare to share BioEPIC’s journey and impact with our broader community in the months ahead! Learn more » https://bioepic.lbl.gov/ Biosciences Area at Berkeley Lab Berkeley Lab Earth and Environmental Sciences Area (EESA) #ScienceInnovation #DOE #BioEPIC #SustainableFuture

A new review paper "Exploring Extremotolerant and Extremophilic Microalgae: New Frontiers in Sustainable Biotechnological Applications" was just published in Biology! Here, we aspire to foster a deeper understanding of the key role of extremotolerant and extremophilic microalgae in biotechnological innovation and sustainable industrial practices. For this, we performed a comprehensive analysis of both the theoretical and practical advancements implicating these microalgae and their natural products. There is a great summary table at the end of the paper!

as a participant in the National Seminar The 13th Soedirman Science Competition.