Italo Calori

Italo Calori is a Research Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), specializing in advanced drug delivery systems and photodynamic therapy for oncological applications. His work integrates nanotechnology and biomaterials to develop targeted cancer therapies.

His primary research areas include Photodynamic Therapy, Drug Delivery, Nanomedicine, Cancer Research, Biomaterials, and Tissue Engineering. Calori pioneers micelle-based carriers and phthalocyanine aluminum photosensitizers for malignant neoplasm treatment while exploring 3D printing for pharmaceutical device innovation.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a pronounced focus on next-generation drug delivery platforms: 3D printed medical devices, norepinephrine hydrogels for angiogenesis, and kidney-on-a-chip toxicity models. These works demonstrate cross-disciplinary synergy between pharmaceutical technology, biophotonics, and tissue engineering.

Calori maintains active collaborations with A.C. Tedesco and A.P.P. Guimarães across biophotonics and nanomedicine projects, particularly in glioblastoma-targeted therapies using upconversion nanoparticles. His research network spans multiple institutions, enhancing translational impact in cancer nanomedicine.