Oya Tagit

Prof. Dr. Oya Tagit is a Lecturer and Team Leader of the BioInterfaces group at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, part of the School of Life Sciences at FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. Her research focuses on engineered nanoparticles and biointerfaces for biomedical applications, including drug delivery and cancer therapy. She has secured significant funding, including an EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant (NanoSense 2012-2014) and has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award for her work on PLGA particles (2019). Her research spans nanomedicine, biomaterials, and therapeutic mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on translating lab-scale innovations into industrial applications.

Key research interests include nanoparticle engineering for targeted drug delivery, modulation of biological systems, and the development of diagnostic tools. Her publications highlight advancements in nanocarriers, thermoresponsive materials, and neoantigen vaccines. She leads interdisciplinary projects involving continuous manufacturing processes and scale-up challenges in nanomedicine production.

Awards and grants underscore her contributions to the field: the EU grant supported her work in Paris, while her 2019 paper on PLGA particles exemplifies her expertise in nanoparticle design and biological evaluation. Her team’s innovations bridge laboratory research with industrial applications, addressing scalability and clinical translation.

Advising and grants include leadership in the BioInterfaces team and collaboration on EU-funded projects. Her work has implications for treating cancers, endocrine disorders, and improving diagnostic accuracy through nanotechnology.