Nanobiotechnology and health: experiences in vitro studies with inorganic and polymeric nanostructures in Breast Cancer models

• Grant number: 23/13714-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Program to Stimulate Scientific Vocations
• Start date: January 14, 2024
• End date: February 26, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Morphology - Cytology and Cell Biology
• Principal Investigator: Sônia Nair Báo
• Grantee: Mariana de Camargo Aranha
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Biológicas. Universidade de Brasília (UNB)

Abstract

In the last decade, one of the themes developed by the research group under my leadership refers to Nanobiotechnology applied to the study of cancer. This approach is related to the study of cancer cell behavior, involving cellular, biochemical, physiological, genetic and immunological aspects. Linked to the theme, the aim is to evaluate nanostructured complexes produced from the coupling of pharmaceuticals to carriers such as magnetic nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles (NLS) for application in human health, mainly cancer; in aspects of basic research, development and technology transfer. (AU)