Research
Research at nanoBIC
is focused on the exploitation of the variety and richness of coordination chemistry
and nanoscience
to address two major societal health issues, namely cancer
and amyloid diseases.
The investigations carried out at nanoBIC
are coordinated by Patrick Gamez; the different research projects are performed by three high-performing teams with complementary strengths, which are working in a synergistic manner.
The three specialized teams are the:
- Team
ChemDesign
led by Patrick Gamez, which conceives and prepares metal-binding molecules, fluorescent probes, and photo- and thermo-responsive compounds for biomedical applications, viz. the potential treatment or/and diagnosis of cancer
and amyloid diseases.
- Team Nano led by Ana Belén Caballero, which synthesizes gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) of various sizes, and functionalizes their surface with appropriate functional molecules to ultimately generate smart nanomaterials for drug-targeting, drug-delivery or diagnostic purposes.
- Team
AmyloidTech
led by Raimon Sabaté, which studies the mechanisms of amyloid diseases' onset and progression, and develops methods for their early diagnosis, as well as novel therapeutic strategies to prevent or treat these currently incurable illnesses.
Teams
Team ChemDesign
Amparo Caubet
Ernesto Nicolás
Piedad Herrera
Guglielmo Spinelli
Dana Josa
Team
AmyloidTech
Maria Antònia Busquets
Alba Espargarò
Irene Álvarez Berbel
Ana Bélen Caballero
Patrick Gamez