Elena Garcia Fruitos

Elena Garcia Fruitos is a senior researcher at the Institute of Agrifood Research of Catalonia (IRTA), specializing in ruminant production biotechnology. Her work focuses on leveraging bacterial inclusion bodies for biomedical applications, protein nanomaterials, and sustainable agrifood technology.

• Key Projects: Antibiotic residue degradation in milk, protein-based antimicrobial surfaces, and dry-off period optimization in dairy cows
• Research Themes: Protein self-assembly, inclusion body engineering, food-grade microbial production systems

Her 2025-2022 publications highlight innovations in antimicrobial peptides, thermoplastic surface activation, milk waste valorization, and advanced protein delivery systems.

Scientific Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams in bioengineering, veterinary medicine, and nanotechnology.