Studies of interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems: several scientists have pointed out that lack of knowledge in the interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems can seriously limit nanotechnology potential. Thus, part of our research activity aims to give a contribution to this field by investigating nanoparticles intracellular trafficking, their capability of crossing the biological barriers, nanotoxicology or their potential antimicrobic effect in vitro e in vivo
SMART-ELECTRON PROJECT
in collaboration with EPFL, ICFO, TECHNION, CNR, HOLOEYE, QED
Spatio-temporal investigation of lipid nanoparticles-cell interaction, uptake and intracellular trafficking through the development of a novel ultra-fast transmission electron microscopy system.
INNOVATIVE NANOPARTICLE-BASED BIOSENSORS FOR REAL TIME PATHOGEN DETECTION
ANTHEM Project: AdvaNced Technologies for Human-centrEd Medicine 2024 – 2027
The project aims to develop advanced biosensors for real-time detection of hospital-associated pathogens by means of bioconjugated colloidal nanoparticles. Two devices will be developed: a prototype sensor using optimized colorimetric testing in liquid samples, and another device based on magnetic nanoparticles/antigen aggregates detection method. Both prototypes will be evaluated for sensitivity, selectivity, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
