BRIDGES - Biotechnology Research, Innovation and Design of Health Products
R&D Institution
www.politecnicoguarda.ptGuarda, PortugalAbout
BRIDGES - Biotechnology Research, Innovation, and Design of Health Products - is a research unit launched in January 2024 by Guarda Polytechnic University. BRIDGES is dedicated to developing innovative therapeutic solutions for complex health challenges.
Guided by the vision “Designing the (Bio)future in Health”, BRIDGES engages in bio-inspired research, integrating cellular and molecular mechanisms into (multi)functional therapies for societal benefit.
Committed to innovation and knowledge, BRIDGES strengthens the connections between science, researchers, and society, fostering a new generation of (bio)changers. It focuses on two research fields: Bio-inspired materials (BIONIC), where we develop biomimetic structures, micro/nanosystems for targeted drug delivery, dermo-cosmetics, and bioactive scaffolds for tissue regeneration; and Systems Biomedicine (SYMBIO), where we conduct epidemiological studies, evaluates drug/device safety, analyse drug interactions, and identify novel biomolecular targets.
By bringing these fields together, BRIDGES aims to create sustainable, cutting-edge therapeutic solutions that address urgent challenges in areas such as regenerative medicine, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, and neurodegenerative diseases, ultimately shaping the future of healthcare.
Other enabling technologies
Data technologies, data ecosystems and cross-linking
Representatives
Full professor
BRIDGES - Biotechnology Research, Innovation and Design of Health Products