Goncalo Barreto

Goncalo Barreto is a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, with expertise in Lipid Nanoparticles, Stem Cell, and RNA-based therapies. His work intersects Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Medicine, focusing on gene delivery, tissue regeneration, and targeted therapeutic interventions.

• Research Themes:
  • Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA/SiRNA delivery
  • Stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles
  • Cartilage and tendon regeneration
  • Ultrasound-triggered drug release
  • Immunomodulatory hydrogels
  • CRISPR-Cas9 in chondrocytes

Scientific Collaborations: Recent joint publications with experts in addiction neuroscience (e.g., H. Alho), materials science (H.A. Santos), and stem cell biology (R. Pareja Tello).