In Spring 2024, Javier Caraballo was selected as a scholar for the Promega D.O.O.R.S. (Diversification Of Our Research Scientists) program. The initiative aims to support underrepresented students in biotechnology-related fields. As part of the program, Javier participated in professional development workshops, received mentorship, and presented his undergraduate research on tissue decellularization at Promega’s headquarters in…
Graduate student María José Buendía Otero represented our lab at the Symposium for Advancing Precision-Based, Integrative, and Individualized Healthcare in Puerto Rico, organized by the Puerto Rico Science Trust. María José presented her poster titled:“Development of Aerosolizable Extracellular Matrix Formulations with Antimicrobial Properties and LPS-Induced Inflammasome Modulation.” We’re proud to see our lab contributing to…
The BioMaRT Lab participated in the 6th annual El Poder de la Mujer en las Ciencias Symposium at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras. Our team led interactive workshops for students on Creating RNA Vaccines, featuring hands-on experiments with Lipid Nanoparticles and Microfluidic Devices. We also hosted demonstration tables showcasing how extracellular vesicles (EVs) travel through the extracellular matrix (ECM), among other engaging…
On April 25, 2025, Jesús Jiménez presented his research titled “Mesenchymal Stem Cell Manufacturing: Capturing Extracellular Vesicles as Predictive Tools for Production Yield” at the Simposio de la Academia de Investigación at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. His work introduces a novel approach for real-time monitoring of mesenchymal stem cell cultures by leveraging the adsorption properties of TiO₂-based substrates to…
We were excited to participate in the first-ever AIRFoundry RNA Day at the University of Pennsylvania — an outreach event designed for undergraduate students interested in RNA, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and artificial intelligence in research. Dr. Camilo A. Mora gave a talk titled “Lipid Nanoparticles Inspired by Natural Extracellular Vesicles”, and PhD student María del…
Dr. Camilo A. Mora and PhD student María del Carmen Ramos Álamo participated in the first AIRFoundry Annual Meeting. Dr. Mora presented the lab’s latest work titled “Lipid Nanoparticle Design Informed by Tissue-Specific EVs and Fibroblast Activation”, showcasing our ongoing research on extracellular vesicles, biomaterials, and fibroblast activation in tissue-specific environments. We’re proud to be…
Congratulations to our undergraduate students for their excellent participation in the Annual BioX Symposium on Engineering, Medicine and Biology 2025! We’re proud of your dedication and the research you presented during this event. Thank you for your tremendous effort — and to your mentors for their valuable guidance! Student Presentations:
Adriana M. Rosario Reyes was selected to join the NSF Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) REU program at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Summer 2025. This prestigious Research Experience for Undergraduates provides hands-on training in cell manufacturing and regenerative medicine. We’re proud to see Adriana take part in this nationally competitive opportunity!
Congratulations, Sahimy Y. Ayus Martinez, on successfully defending your Master’s thesis! We’re incredibly proud of all your hard work and dedication. Wishing you the very best in the next chapter of your journey!
Farewell, summer! It’s been an incredible season filled with exciting research and growth. As we say goodbye to the warmth and energy of summer, we welcome the new opportunities and challenges that fall brings. Looking forward to what’s ahead!