Elena García

Elena García is a researcher at the University of Zaragoza's Institute for Advanced Materials Science (I3A), affiliated with the Multiscale Research Group in Mechanical and Biological Engineering (M2BE). She holds a double degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry and specializes in tissue engineering for both regenerative medicine and cancer research.

• Education: Double Degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Her research focuses on creating biomaterials for personalized medicine, particularly exploring bioprinting techniques to develop patient-specific implants. In cancer research, she investigates the tumor extracellular matrix's role in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma progression.

The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in three key areas: (1) auxetic scaffolds for mechanical tissue engineering, (2) hydrogel development for wound healing, and (3) tumor-on-a-chip models for cancer studies. These works emphasize advanced fabrication techniques like melt electrowriting and cold plasma treatment.

At I3A, she works in a multidisciplinary environment that combines biomedical engineering with robotics, which supports her innovative approach to tissue engineering challenges.