PEPSA-MATE Members Shine at Final Meeting and International Symposium on Macromolecular Bioscience and Biomaterials

The PEPSA-MATE consortium proudly participated in the Final Meeting and the satellite International Symposium on Macromolecular Bioscience and Biomaterials, showcasing cutting-edge research and collaborative achievements.

Held in a vibrant academic setting, the event brought together leading scientists and researchers in the field of macromolecular bioscience. PEPSA-MATE members presented their latest findings, highlighting advancements in biomaterials, polymer science, and sustainable technologies. Their contributions sparked engaging discussions and opened new avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key highlights included:

  • Poster and oral presentations from senior and early-stage researchers.
  • Networking opportunities that fostered future research partnerships.

The symposium served as a conclusion of the PEPSA-MATE project, celebrating its impact on scientific progress and its role in nurturing the next generation of researchers.

Stay tuned for upcoming publications and collaborative initiatives inspired by this successful gathering!

FRANCESCA CAVALIERI
FRANCESCA CAVALIERIUniversity of Rome “Tor Vergata”
An overview of PEPSA-MATE and BIOCOCOMER MSCA EU Projects.

Keynote speakers

BRUNO DE GEEST
BRUNO DE GEESTGhent University
Tumor acidosis targeted delivery of immunotherapy by Marker-Agnostic Tumor-Anchoring Chimeras.
LORENZO ALBERTAZZI
LORENZO ALBERTAZZIEindhoven University
Super-resolution imaging of nanomaterials.
JIWEI CUI
JIWEI CUIShandong University
Circumvention of Biological Barriers for Improved Therapeutic Delivery.
PAOLA LUCIANI
PAOLA LUCIANIUniversity of Bern
Bioderived and bioinspired drug delivery systems.
LORENZO DI MICHELE
LORENZO DI MICHELEUniversity of Cambridge
Genetically encoded designer RNA condensates and organelles.
NEVENA TODOROVA
NEVENA TODOROVARMIT University
Interfacial Interactions Enhancing Biomaterial Stability.
Insights from Molecular Modelling.
ANDREAS FERY
ANDREAS FERYLeibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden
From Hairy Particles to Particle-based Metamaterials.

Invited speakers

MARGHERITA MORPURGO
MARGHERITA MORPURGOUniversity of Padova
The Avidin-Nucleic Acids interaction. investigation on the molecular bases.
MANUEL BANOBRE
MANUEL BANOBREInternational Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal
A targetless theranostic strategy for precise combinatorial treatment of solid tumors using smart magnetic nanocomposites.
MARIA KITSARA
MARIA KITSARABioemtech
Radio-theranostics. combining targeted radiopharmaceuticals and molecular imaging in preclinical studies.
FRANK CARUSO
FRANK CARUSOThe University of Melbourne
Nanoparticle Engineering for Organ Deposition.
GIANCARLO FORTE
GIANCARLO FORTEKing’s College London
The different layers of pathological mechanosensing.
SORAIA FERNANDES
SORAIA FERNANDESThe University of Melbourne
Antibody-Free Glycogen Nanoparticles Engage Human Immune T Cells for Intracellular Delivery of Small Drugs or mRNA.
MARIET WIUM
MARIET WIUMInternational Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Cape Town
The role Axl tyrosine kinase in Cancer resistance.
VERÓNICA SALGUEIRIÑO
VERÓNICA SALGUEIRIÑOUniversity of Vigo
Manipulation and guiding of magnetic biodevices.
PIETRO MATRICARDI
PIETRO MATRICARDIUniversity of Rome La Sapienza
Polysaccharide nanohydrogels and drug delivery. an effective combination.
SUKHVIR KAUR BHANGU
SUKHVIR KAUR BHANGUThe University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne Machine Learning for Antimicrobial Peptide Discovery. Advancing AI-Driven Drug Innovation.
NITIN MANTRI
NITIN MANTRIRMIT University
Hyaluronic Acid-Based Nanohydrogel as Effective Carrier for Transdermal Delivery of CBD for Melanoma Cancer Therapy.
QUINN BESFORD
QUINN BESFORDLeibniz Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden
Exerting Control over Biomolecular Corona Formation at the Nano-Bio Interface.
NOEMI FIASCHINI
NOEMI FIASCHININanofaber
Advanced u-Sponge Platform Enabling Sustained Delivery for Rheumatic Disease Therapies.
ALESSANDRO PORCHETTA
ALESSANDRO PORCHETTAUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata
Input-responsive CRISPR-Cas systems for sensing applications.
MIRIAM QUATTROCIOCCHI
MIRIAM QUATTROCIOCCHIUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata
DNA-based dimerization Networks.
HILDA GARAY PEREZ
HILDA GARAY PEREZCenter for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
CIGB-552. Development of an anticancer peptide candidate from research to the clinic.
NADIIA DAVYDIUK
NADIIA DAVYDIUKLeibniz Institut für Polymerforschung
Dresden Glycogen Nanoparticles for Thrombolytic Therapy.
WENDEL ALVES
WENDEL ALVESUFABC University
Conductive Microneedle Platforms for Electrochemical Biosensing Applications.
EMANUELA GATTO
EMANUELA GATTOSplastica
Innovation and Female Leadership. The Role of Women Researchers in Shaping the Future.
CHAN-JIN KIM
CHAN-JIN KIMGyeongsang National University
Supramolecular Assembly of Macroscopic Functional Building Blocks via Organic–Inorganic Networks.
GERARDO ENRIQUE GUILLEN NIETO
GERARDO ENRIQUE GUILLEN NIETOCenter for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Formulation strategies to enhance the immunogenicity of the therapeutic vaccine “HeberNasvac” against chronic hepatitis B.
MUTHUPANDIAN ASHOKKUMAR
MUTHUPANDIAN ASHOKKUMARThe University of Melbourne
Ultrasonics in Bioprocessing.
MARCO LATTUADA
MARCO LATTUADAFribourg University
Using Molecular Dynamics simulations to predict surfactants micellization and micelles-drug interactions.
DOMITILLA VANNI
DOMITILLA VANNINovo Nordisk Foundation
Engineering Microbes for Health. Innovative Solutions for Diverse Diseases.
GAETANO BARBATO
GAETANO BARBATOInnosol
High frequency ultrasound impact on drug loaded nanoparticles release kinetics.
BEN McLEAN
BEN McLEANRMIT University
Computational insights into self-assembly and modulation of biomaterial properties.