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Overview of our main research areas

Thiomers

Thiomers

Polymers functionalized with thiol groups, inspired by nature's own bridges.

Thiolated Cyclodextrins as Drug Delivery Systems

Thiolated Cyclodextrins as Drug Delivery Systems

Likely the smallest drug carrier in the world.

Thiolated Polymers for 3D-Bioprinting

Thiolated Polymers for 3D-Bioprinting

Printing living tissues directly where healing is needed.

Lipid-based Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Lipid-based Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Innovative drug delivery systems to improve bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.

Charge-converting Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Charge-converting Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery

Elegantly passing the mucus layer while ensuring cellular uptake.