The Nanobiomaterials research group is interested in understanding the particularities of cell-nanomaterial interactions with the aim of generating biocompatible nanomaterials capable of being used in vivo in various applications, such as localized, target-specific drug delivery, or the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Additionally, the group seeks to apply bioconjugated fluorescent nanoparticles to unveil complex biological phenomena at the nanoscale using super-resolution microscopy and single-particle tracking in living cells.
Ongoing projects
Fluorescent nanoparticles (quantum dots) for real-time monitoring of cell membrane deformation in the synaptic area
Core-shell magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia and drug release
Tracking of extracellular vesicles with bioconjugated quantum dots
Multicellular spheroids as avascular tumor models
Group leader
Mariana Tasso
PHD student
Lic. Nadia Capdet
Mariana Tasso
Group Leader
CONICET Adjunct Researcher.
Materials engineer at the Sábato Institute. She completed her PhD in Germany. She completed two postdocs in Boston (USA) and Paris (France).
Mail: mtasso@unsam.edu.ar