Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

This area focuses on developing advanced biomaterials, including scaffolds and antimicrobial prosthetic coatings, to repair and regenerate tissues such as skin, cartilage, and the abdominal wall. Researchers combine experimental techniques with molecular modelling and photochemistry to optimise the functional properties and biocompatibility of these materials.

Biomedical research group on Biomaterials and wound healing: The group's focus is on developing antimicrobial coatings and scaffolds for treating skin and abdominal defects, as well as creating minimally invasive fixation systems. The group's goal is to improve tissue regeneration and restore biological function.

Functional Molecular Systems: This group combines computational modelling with experimental techniques to design and analyse photoactive and supramolecular biomaterials, enhancing their performance in tissue engineering applications.

Services offered:

• Synthesis and characterisation of biomaterials for tissue regeneration

• Development of antimicrobial coatings for implants

• In vitro and in vivo evaluation of biocompatibility and wound healing

• Molecular modelling (docking, molecular dynamics) applied to biofunctional materials

• Photochemical studies to control functional properties in tissues

Current projects:

• Biomedical research group on Biomaterials and wound healing:

  • Innovative non-antibiotic anti-adhesive coatings to prevent infection in abdominal hernia repair: tackling bacterial resistance (PID2023-152295OB-I00)

  • Metal oxide nanoparticles modified with cationic carbosilane dendritic systems as active ingredients in antibacterial creams

  • Study of the therapeutic potential of a bacterial laccase on tumour cells

  • Innovative non-antibiotic anti-adhesive coatings to prevent infection in abdominal hernia repair: tackling bacterial resistance

• Functional Molecular Systems:

  • Photochemical control of telomeric i-motifs for the stabilisation of artificial scaffolds