Marina Inés Giannotti

Marina Inés Giannotti is a prominent researcher at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), specializing in Nanobioengineering, Biomaterials, and Biophysics. Her work focuses on understanding the nanomechanics of lipid membranes, protein-lipid interactions, and electroactive materials for biomedical applications. She has been involved in groundbreaking studies using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and force spectroscopy to investigate membrane dynamics, protein stability, and material-cell interactions.

Her research spans multiple disciplines, including cell membrane biomechanics, photosynthetic charge transport, and polymer-based drug delivery systems. Recent publications highlight her contributions to collagen VI-related muscular dystrophies, omega-3 fatty acid effects on brain membranes, and electroactive material optimization for cell therapies. While no awards or students are explicitly listed, her collaborative projects with institutions like the University of Barcelona and UPC demonstrate her integration into interdisciplinary research networks.

Notable collaborations include work on quatsome-RGD nanoarchitectonic surfaces for integrin adhesion and polysaccharide-based nanocarriers for lysosomal delivery. Her publications consistently emphasize technological applications in muscular dystrophy, neurodegenerative diseases, and biomaterial design, reflecting IBEC’s mission of translating bioengineering research into clinical solutions.