Mafalda Neto

Mafalda Neto is a PhD Student and Junior Research Fellow in the Life Sciences Department at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), working with the Pastrana Research Group within the Food Processing and Nutrition Group.

Her educational background:

• BSc in Biochemistry, University of Coimbra (2016)
• MSc in Biotechnology (Molecular Biotechnology), University of Aveiro (2019); research collaboration with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Institute of Biomaterials, Germany

Her research focuses on developing cell-based models to evaluate the safety and efficiency of orally administered compounds and predict in vitro intestinal responses, with expertise in biomaterials, tissue engineering, and surface modification techniques. This work bridges nanotechnology and biomedical applications through innovative microparticle design.

Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent trajectory in microparticle engineering for biomedical applications, demonstrating evolution from fundamental fabrication techniques (wettability-contrast platforms for shape-tailored microparticles) to functional applications in tissue modulation and drug delivery systems.

Scientific awards:

• No awards mentioned

As a PhD student employed as a Junior Research Fellow, she contributes to INL's research initiatives under the Pastrana Research Group's supervision. Her position involves active participation in grant-funded projects related to food processing and nutrition, though no independent grants or advisees are documented.

She operates within INL's Food Processing and Nutrition Group, which leverages nanotechnology to develop advanced biomaterials for food science applications, including intestinal response modeling and compound safety evaluation.