Scientific writing
& evidence synthesis
Literature reviews, critical appraisal, manuscript development and editing. Clear, well-referenced scientific content tailored to the people who need to understand it.
BIOCHEMIST. WRITER. FOUNDER.
Science with depth.
Words with purpose.
I’m Dr. Awa Diop. I turn complex research into clear, thoughtful communication—and help science-led ideas move forward.
Based in Canada · Working in English & French
MEET THE FOUNDER
BiochemistDr. Awa Diop
TerraNoor founder
PhD in BiochemistryA foundation in rigorous research
16 peer-reviewed publicationsExperience translating findings into knowledge
International perspectiveSenegal · Europe · Canada
HOW I CAN CONTRIBUTE
Research depth.
Communication clarity.
I bring a researcher’s attention to detail, a writer’s sense of structure, and a coordinator’s focus on people and progress.
Scientific writing
Biochemistry
& research analysis
A hands-on foundation in protein science, molecular interactions and structural biology, supported by data analysis and careful interpretation of experimental findings.
Project coordination
& knowledge sharing
Connecting contributors, organizing scientific discussions, preparing learning materials and supporting research teams. Practical experience mentoring junior researchers and coordinating webinars.
SELECTED WORK & INITIATIVES
Science, put into motion.
FOUNDER’S INITIATIVE01 / 03
TerraNoorBIOSCIENCES
African biodiversity.
Scientific possibility.
Building a bridge between African plants, scientific knowledge and responsible innovation through evidence-based writing and the TerraNoor Atlas initiative.
RESEARCH FOUNDATION02 / 03
Understanding the
molecular story.
Protein interactions, experimental problem-solving and the discipline of asking the right scientific question.
SCIENCE & COMMUNITY03 / 03
Knowledge grows
when it’s shared.
Scientific webinars, trainee resources and mentoring that make research more accessible and collaborative.
THE PUBLISHED WORK
Scientific publications.
From protein folding to molecular recognition: articles and reviews with links to the original publications.
16 journal articles & reviews 1 doctoral thesis
University research recordJournal articles & reviews
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2025Research article
A single buried cysteine acts as a hydrophobic stabilizer of a folding intermediate and transition state in the MATH domain of SPOP
Protein Science · 2025; 34(6), e70138.
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2024Research article
The Mechanism of Folding of Human Frataxin in Comparison to the Yeast Homologue – Broad Energy Barriers and the General Properties of the Transition State
Journal of Molecular Biology · 2024; 436(10), 168555.
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2024Research article
The binding selectivity of the C-terminal SH3 domain of Grb2, but not its folding pathway, is dictated by its contiguous SH2 domain
Journal of Biological Chemistry · 2024; 300(4), 107129.
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2023Research article
Addressing the Binding Mechanism of the Meprin and TRAF-C Homology Domain of the Speckle-Type POZ Protein Using Protein Engineering
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2023; 24(24), 17364.
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2023Research article
Characterization of the folding and binding properties of the PTB domain of FRS2 with phosphorylated and unphosphorylated ligands
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics · 2023; 745, 109703.
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2023Research article
An intramolecular energetic network regulates ligand recognition in a SH2 domain
Protein Science · 2023; 32(8), e4729.
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2023Research article
Biophysical Characterization of the Binding Mechanism between the MATH Domain of SPOP and Its Physiological Partners
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2023; 24(12), 10138.
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2023Research article
Understanding the molecular basis of folding cooperativity through a comparative analysis of a multidomain protein and its isolated domains
Journal of Biological Chemistry · 2023; 299(3), 102983.
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2022Review
SH2 Domains: Folding, Binding and Therapeutical Approaches
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2022; 23(24), 15944.
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2022Research article
Exploring the effect of tethered domains on the folding of Grb2 protein
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics · 2022; 731, 109444.
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2022Research article
Folding and Binding Mechanisms of the SH2 Domain from Crkl
Biomolecules · 2022; 12(8), 1014.
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2022Research article
Characterization of early and late transition states of the folding pathway of a SH2 domain
Protein Science · 2022; 31(6), e4332.
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2022Review
Unveiling induced folding of intrinsically disordered proteins – Protein engineering, frustration and emerging themes
Current Opinion in Structural Biology · 2022; 72, 153–160.
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2022Review
On the Effects of Disordered Tails, Supertertiary Structure and Quinary Interactions on the Folding and Function of Protein Domains
Biomolecules · 2022; 12(2), 209.
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2021Research article
Observation of arenavirus nucleoprotein heptamer assembly
FEBS Open Bio · 2021; 11(4), 1076–1083.
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2018Research article
Polynucleotide phosphorylase is involved in the control of lipopeptide fengycin production in Bacillus subtilis
Archives of Microbiology · 2018; 200(5), 783–791.
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Doctoral thesis
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2024Doctoral thesis
Unravelling the mechanistic details of a protein recognition domain interactions with short linear motifs: binding and inhibition mechanisms
Sapienza University of Rome · 2024.
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THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
A scientist’s curiosity.
A builder’s mindset.
Awa DiopPhD · Biochemist · Founder
My path began in Senegal and took me through research and training across Europe and Canada. The thread has always been the same: a desire to understand—and to make that understanding useful.
With a PhD in Biochemistry and two master’s degrees, I work at the intersection of research, scientific writing and project coordination. I value careful evidence, thoughtful collaboration and communication that respects its audience.
As the founder of TerraNoor, I’m exploring how African botanical knowledge can inform responsible, science-led innovation. It is one expression of a wider commitment: science that serves people.
2024
PhD in Biochemistry
Sapienza University of Rome · Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow
Research secondments at NZYTech, Lisbon, and Uppsala University
2017
MSc in Structural Biology
Aix-Marseille Université
2016
MSc in Drug Design & Development
University of Lille
MY APPROACH
Clear thinking. Careful work.
A collaborative process, shaped around your scientific question and the people you want to reach.
Understand the brief
Clarify the objective, audience, scope and timeline. A useful result starts with a shared understanding.
Follow the evidence
Review sources, organize the findings and develop a clear narrative with traceable references.
Refine together
Work through feedback, check the details and deliver content that supports your next step.
LET’S CONNECT
Have a question?
Let’s give it direction.
For scientific writing, research communication, project support or a thoughtful collaboration, tell me what you have in mind.
info@terranoor.caExplore my scientific publications. Writing examples and professional references are available on request.