My scientific proposals integrate biophysical, biochemical, physicochemical and technological aspects applied to biological substrates with a strong lipid component, aimed at improving health. My research focuses on colloidal systems in which lipids and amphiphilic molecules are key, including liposomes, micelles and lipid gels. I also explore complex biological tissues such as skin and, more recently, mucous membranes and central nervous system tissue.
I am advancing the adaptation of high-resolution technologies for the study of these systems and tissues. I currently supervise two doctoral theses and participate in several nationally and European-funded projects, as well as having three active licensing agreements for the exploitation of patents. I have participated in 31 R projects in competitive calls and have published 129 articles, presented 84 communications and supervised 9 doctoral theses. I collaborate with international research groups, having completed a project with MIT and participating in other European projects. I carry out science outreach activities and collaborate with the private sector through R+D Contracts.
In 2012, I co-founded Bicosome S.L., a company dedicated to technological development.