Innovation in Pharmacology, nanotechnology and personalized medicine using 3D printing
Scientic Supervisor / Contact Person
Name and Surname
Dolores Serrano
ORCID (link)
Researcher ID (link)
Localization & Research Area
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Pharmacy
Department
Pharmaceutical Technology and Food Science
Research Area
Chemistry (CHE), Information Science and Engineering (ENG), Life Sciences (LIF), Physics (PHY)
MSCA & ERC experience
Research group / research team hosted any MSCA fellow?
No
Research group / research team have any ERC beneficiaries?
No
Research Team & Research Topic
Research Team / Research Group Name (if any)
Innovation in Pharmacology, nanotechnology and personalized medicine using 3D printing
Website of the Research team / Research Group / Department
Brief description of the Research Team / Research Group / Department
The research team is coordinated by Dolores Serrano at the School of Pharmacy. She is the Co-Director of the Research group on Innovation in Pharmacology, nanotehcnology and personalized medicines using 3D printing technologies. The group is composed of five researchers, including one orthopedic doctor, who is an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine, one industrial researcher from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, and three predoctoral PhD students. It is worth highlighting the scientific achievements of the group members. Despite their young age (<45 years old), they have demonstrated high leadership potential and research excellence, which can be summarized as follows:
- 212 JCR publications (with over 50% in Q1 journals),
- 51 book chapters,
- 8 patents,
- Participation in 43 national and international research projects, securing over €3 million in public funding
-Participation in 23 Art. 83 projects, with funding exceeding €1 million
-Supervision of 20 doctoral theses, 62 master's theses (TFM), and 68 undergraduate theses (TFG).
The groups medium- and long-term scientific objective is to develop new personalized treatments that can be translated into clinical practice, as well as to provide new tools that enable a more accurate mimicry of tissues and organs compared to conventional cell cultures. This aims to reduce animal use and improve the selection of new pharmacological candidates.
The group is multidisciplinary and dynamic, focusing its research primarily on the following areas:
Development of new drugs (both naturally derived and synthetic) and technologies for personalized medicine
3D printing of medicines and medical devices
Development of new materials and formulations for the prevention and treatment of prosthetic infections and diseases of the central nervous system
Fabrication of microfluidic devices and organ-on-a-chip models
Development and characterization of encapsulated drugs (micro- and nanomedicines)
New pulmonary formulations for dry powder inhalers
Oral peptide delivery and vectorization across the blood-brain barrier.
- 212 JCR publications (with over 50% in Q1 journals),
- 51 book chapters,
- 8 patents,
- Participation in 43 national and international research projects, securing over €3 million in public funding
-Participation in 23 Art. 83 projects, with funding exceeding €1 million
-Supervision of 20 doctoral theses, 62 master's theses (TFM), and 68 undergraduate theses (TFG).
The groups medium- and long-term scientific objective is to develop new personalized treatments that can be translated into clinical practice, as well as to provide new tools that enable a more accurate mimicry of tissues and organs compared to conventional cell cultures. This aims to reduce animal use and improve the selection of new pharmacological candidates.
The group is multidisciplinary and dynamic, focusing its research primarily on the following areas:
Development of new drugs (both naturally derived and synthetic) and technologies for personalized medicine
3D printing of medicines and medical devices
Development of new materials and formulations for the prevention and treatment of prosthetic infections and diseases of the central nervous system
Fabrication of microfluidic devices and organ-on-a-chip models
Development and characterization of encapsulated drugs (micro- and nanomedicines)
New pulmonary formulations for dry powder inhalers
Oral peptide delivery and vectorization across the blood-brain barrier.
Research lines / projects proposed
Orthopedic implants carry a high risk of failure due to inadequate osseointegration and infections. This project introduces a paradigm shift by utilizing a advnced 3D printing technologies capable of depositing biocompatible coatings on metallic prostheses, bioinspired in natural architectures. The research focuses on developing smart pharmaceutical inks incorporating a next generation of biomaterials with enhanced biocompatibility capable to prevent infections and postoperative inflammation. Additionally, the project aims to evaluate osseointegration and antimicrobial activity in 3D vitro and in vivo models, with a final goal of clinical translation in aseptic operating rooms.
Unlock Your Potential: Postdoctoral Opportunity in Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research
Are you a passionate researcher eager to make a real impact in biomedicine, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine? Join our groundbreaking MSCA project and become part of an innovative, interdisciplinary team at the forefront of orthopedic implant technology.
As a postdoctoral researcher in this project, you will gain highly valuable, transferable skills that will propel your career in both academia and industry, including:
Advanced Biomaterials & Nanotechnology: Develop expertise in biofunctional coatings, smart pharmaceutical inks, and drug delivery systems for orthopedic applications.
3D Printing & Biofabrication: Work hands-on with state-of-the-art 3D printing technology to engineer bioinspired coatings that mimic the mechanical and biological properties of natural tissues.
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Engineering: Design and characterize a next generation of biomaterials with advanced biocompatible and antimicrobial properties.
Translational Research & Clinical Applications: Gain firsthand experience in preclinical and clinical translation, contributing to in vitro and in vivo validation, with the potential to impact real-world surgical applications.
Project Management & Scientific Leadership: Enhance your grant writing, scientific communication, and collaborative leadership skills by working in a highly interdisciplinary, international research environment.
Regulatory & Industry Insight: Understand the regulatory framework for biomedical innovations, paving the way for future collaborations with industry and the medical device sector.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of nanomedicine, biotechnology, and robotics, contributing to next-generation orthopedic solutions. If you are driven by scientific curiosity, technological innovation, and the desire to improve patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and embark on this transformative journey.
Let’s shape the future of personalized medicine and regenerative therapies together!
Unlock Your Potential: Postdoctoral Opportunity in Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research
Are you a passionate researcher eager to make a real impact in biomedicine, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine? Join our groundbreaking MSCA project and become part of an innovative, interdisciplinary team at the forefront of orthopedic implant technology.
As a postdoctoral researcher in this project, you will gain highly valuable, transferable skills that will propel your career in both academia and industry, including:
Advanced Biomaterials & Nanotechnology: Develop expertise in biofunctional coatings, smart pharmaceutical inks, and drug delivery systems for orthopedic applications.
3D Printing & Biofabrication: Work hands-on with state-of-the-art 3D printing technology to engineer bioinspired coatings that mimic the mechanical and biological properties of natural tissues.
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Engineering: Design and characterize a next generation of biomaterials with advanced biocompatible and antimicrobial properties.
Translational Research & Clinical Applications: Gain firsthand experience in preclinical and clinical translation, contributing to in vitro and in vivo validation, with the potential to impact real-world surgical applications.
Project Management & Scientific Leadership: Enhance your grant writing, scientific communication, and collaborative leadership skills by working in a highly interdisciplinary, international research environment.
Regulatory & Industry Insight: Understand the regulatory framework for biomedical innovations, paving the way for future collaborations with industry and the medical device sector.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of nanomedicine, biotechnology, and robotics, contributing to next-generation orthopedic solutions. If you are driven by scientific curiosity, technological innovation, and the desire to improve patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and embark on this transformative journey.
Let’s shape the future of personalized medicine and regenerative therapies together!
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