Esperanza Padin Gonzalez

Esperanza Padin Gonzalez is a contract 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 holds a PhD from the University of Cantabria (2020), with a thesis focused on biotechnology applied to nanotransporters for the nervous system under the supervision of Dr. Monica López Fanarraga.

• Education: PhD in Biotechnology, University of Cantabria (2020).

Her research lies at the intersection of inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications. She specializes in designing functionalized nanomaterials for drug delivery, with a focus on understanding how physico-chemical properties affect biological interactions, including epithelial cells, HeLa cells, and cytoskeletal systems. Her work explores protein biofouling prevention, biocorona behavior, and targeted therapies for cancer using ligands like Shiga toxin fragments.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in nanoparticle formulation for vaccines, biomimetic materials, and the impact of structural dynamics on enzyme function in diseases like type III galactosemia. Her research often integrates toxicology, biocompatibility, and environmental interactions of nanomaterials.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Marie Curie contract researcher

She contributes to the BioNanoTools group, developing innovative nanotechnologies for biomedical applications. Her work spans design, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials for targeted therapies and diagnostics.