Inês Cruz

Inês Cruz is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, actively contributing to biomaterials and health research. Her work falls under the G5 research line focused on Biomimetic, Biological and Living Materials, with connections to sustainability (L3) and health (L4) initiatives at the university.

Dr. Cruz's research centers on innovative peptide-based drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. Her primary focus involves utilizing antimicrobial and cell-penetrating peptides to enhance the efficacy of traditional chemotherapeutic agents like 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU). This interdisciplinary work bridges biochemistry, oncology, and biomaterials science, with potential applications in targeted cancer therapy that could improve treatment outcomes while reducing systemic side effects. She works under the supervision of Mara Guadalupe Freire Martins within the university's research ecosystem.

As a Research Fellow, Dr. Cruz actively participates in the academic community at the University of Aveiro, contributing to the institution's growing expertise in health-related biomaterials research. Her position reflects the university's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge with practical healthcare applications, particularly in developing novel approaches to cancer treatment through biomimetic materials.