Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences
Master in Biomedical Sciences
Joined the group in 2023
Research project: An in-depth mechanistic study on how NANOparticles interfere with cell cycle dynamics and developmental processes in STEM cells
Cellular toxicity is highly dependent on the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles (NPs). To investigate how these characteristics influence a variety of intracellular pathways, I compare effects induced by silver (Ag) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) NPs, and by polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) of different sizes. More specifically, I look into their effects on human (dental pulp) stem cells, as developing and regenerating tissues have been shown to be more prone to nanoparticle stress, but a detailed understanding of the topic is still lacking.
By combining detailed characterisation of nanoparticles and their associated toxicological profiles, I aim to elucidate their relationship in a developmental/regenerative context.