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Diana Fernandes de Rafael

I possess a Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010) granted by the Faculty of Pharmacy from the Lisbon University, and a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Technology (2017) from the same University. During my PhD I had the opportunity to do research stays at Ludwig Maximillian University (LMU), Munich, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and Vall D'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona. Actually, I am a post-doctoral researcher at Drug Delivery and Targeting Group, VHIR working in the field of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems applied to several diseases.

Instituciones de las que forman parte

Investigador/a principal
Bioquímica Clínica, Vehiculización de Fármacos y Terapia
Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca

Diana Fernandes de Rafael

Instituciones de las que forman parte

Investigador/a principal
Bioquímica Clínica, Vehiculización de Fármacos y Terapia
Vall Hebron Institut de Recerca

I possess a Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010) granted by the Faculty of Pharmacy from the Lisbon University, and a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Technology (2017) from the same University. During my PhD I had the opportunity to do research stays at Ludwig Maximillian University (LMU), Munich, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and Vall D'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona. Actually, I am a post-doctoral researcher at Drug Delivery and Targeting Group, VHIR working in the field of nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems applied to several diseases.

Being a multidisciplinary scientist, during 10 years of research career I acquired expertise in different areas of knowledge such as Pharmaceutical Technology, Nanomedicine, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Cancer Signalling Pathways, Preclinical Validation, etc. My board knowledge in the field of biomedical sciences granted by my training as pharmacist and my research experience, allowed me to have a comprehensive and integrative view of the different stages of drug development from the bench to the bedside. My career has been fully dedicated to the design, development, and preclinical validation of innovative delivery systems for a wide range of challenging diseases with a special attention to oncology.
My active participation at different international projects (12) and collaborations with a variety of research groups have resulted in the authorship of several publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals (35 publications, 15 as corresponding/first author, h-index 18). Also, she is co-inventor of two patents about delivery systems for gene delivery and the creation of cell penetrating peptides. Moreover, I am truly active in science dissemination both to share the knowhow with the pairs at international conferences, and also in citizenship dissemination actions. Additionally, due to her experience in the fields of Pharmaceutical Technology and Molecular Biology, I am giving classes at the Master of Molecular Biotechnology from the University of Barcelona. Most importantly, I was responsible for the supervision of the thesis of different pre-graduated, master and PhD students (14).

Proyectos

SAFETY TESTING IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH..

IP: -
Colaboradores: SAFETY TESTING IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH.., Olga Sánchez- Maroto Carrizo, Sandra Mancilla Zamora, SAFETY TESTING IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH.., Belen Garcia Prats, SAFETY TESTING IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH.., Maria Fidel Lledò, SAFETY TESTING IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH.., Diana Fernandes de Rafael, Simon Schwartz Navarro
Entidad financiadora: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Financiación: 649580
Referencia: SAFE-N-MEDTECHEC_H2020-NMBP2018
Duración: 01/04/2019 - 30/09/2023

Terapia combinada mediante nuevos nanoconjugados terapéuticos contra Células Madre Tumorales en tumores de mamas triple negativos

IP: Simon Schwartz Navarro
Colaboradores: Laura García Latorre, Joaquin Seras Franzoso, Terapia combinada mediante nuevos nanoconjugados terapéuticos contra Células Madre Tumorales en tumores de mamas triple negativo, Diana Fernandes de Rafael
Entidad financiadora: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Financiación: 123420
Referencia: PI17/02242
Duración: 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2020

(Nano) systems with active targeting to sensitize colorectal cancer stem cells to anti-tumoral treatment Target4Cancer

IP: Simon Schwartz Navarro
Colaboradores: Laura García Latorre, Joaquin Seras Franzoso, Diana Fernandes de Rafael
Entidad financiadora: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Financiación: 143385
Referencia: AC15/00092
Duración: 01/01/2016 - 30/09/2019

Liberación dirigida de nanoconjugados de inhibidor de Alox5 contra células madre tumorales

IP: Simon Schwartz Navarro
Colaboradores: Laura García Latorre, Diana Fernandes de Rafael
Entidad financiadora: Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Financiación: 171215
Referencia: PI14/02079
Duración: 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2017

Noticias relacionadas

El próximo 18 y 19 de abril, el Vall d’Hebron Instituto de Investigación (VHIR) volverá a sumarse a la Fiesta de la Ciencia 2026 con un programa diverso y participativo que pone el foco en la salud, la innovación y la implicación ciudadana en la investigación.

Los resultados del trabajo muestran que la presencia local de IL-1β promueve el desarrollo de células mieloides con función inmunosupresora.

Las ayudas impulsan nuevas estrategias terapéuticas y herramientas de diagnóstico en tumores de alta complejidad como el glioblastoma, el cáncer de mama triple negativo y el cáncer de endometrio.

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