BRENDA VELASCO RODRIGUEZ

Brenda Velasco Rodriguez is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Inorganic Chemistry and the Research Center in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS). She is also part of the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT) and the GFCP Colloid and Polymer Physics Group.

• PhD: University of Santiago de Compostela (2021)
• Thesis: Development of polymeric hydrogels and their application in regenerative medicine

Her research focuses on Nanotechnology, Biomaterials, and Biomedical Applications. Key areas include hydrogels, metallic nanoparticles, drug delivery systems, and protein corona analysis. Her recent publications highlight applications in cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, and environmental remediation.

Her work often involves synthesis and characterization of hybrid nanomaterials (e.g., gold nanoshells, upconverting nanoparticles) for multimodal therapies and gene delivery. Findings suggest a strong emphasis on biomedical engineering and materials science.

Contact: brenda.velasco.rodriguez@usc.es