Patrícia Rodrigues

Patrícia Rodrigues is a Research Fellow at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), where she contributes to the Pastrana Research Group. Her work focuses on developing microfluidic in vitro models to simulate human gastrointestinal processes and assess nanomaterial safety in food systems.

Her research spans nanotechnology, food science, and biomedical engineering, with emphasis on microfluidics-based simulation of digestion, intestinal permeability, and nutrient absorption. She investigates how engineered nanomaterials interact with biological barriers and develops advanced testing methodologies to replace animal studies.

Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent interdisciplinary approach integrating engineering, toxicology, and food science. Her work demonstrates growing emphasis on predictive in vitro models for evaluating nanomaterial behavior in food matrices and biological systems, addressing critical gaps in food safety assessment.

Dr. Rodrigues operates within the Pastrana Research Group at INL, a collaborative environment specializing in nanotechnology applications for biological and food safety challenges, utilizing state-of-the-art microfluidic platforms to advance gastrointestinal research.