The BioMaRT Lab participated in ISEV 2026, contributing to a wide range of oral and poster presentations across sessions in extracellular vesicle engineering, characterization, and biomanufacturing. Throughout the conference, our team shared research spanning tissue-specific extracellular vesicles, biomaterial integration, EV production, and biosensing approaches, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of our work. The lab was also actively involved in…
PhD student Deisy J. Jiménez presented her research during the poster session at ISEV 2026. Her work, “Engineering bioinstructive layer-by-layer films through the integration of extracellular vesicles,” introduces a biomaterial strategy to incorporate EVs into layered systems, demonstrating successful integration and compatibility with cellular environments.
Dr. Camilo A. Mora contributed to ISEV 2026 in multiple roles as part of the conference program and organization. He served as chair of the session EV Engineering and Biomanufacturing, presented during the Meet the Locals satellite symposium, and participated in the Educational Day activities. He was also a member of the Local Organizing Committee. His talk, “Engineering Tissue Repair – Integrating EVs, Advanced ECM,…
The BioMaRT Lab participated in the 2025 UPRM Open House, engaging with over 4,000 high school students through interactive, hands-on demonstrations in bioengineering and research. We’re proud of our team’s commitment to outreach and inspiring the next generation of STEM students.
Graduate student Deisy Jiménez participated in the PREM Annual Meeting held at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez, where she presented her research during the PREM Research Symposium. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the center’s progress, share ongoing research in materials science and engineering, and engage with collaborators from partner institutions.
The BioMaRT Lab proudly participated in ENGICHEM 2025 – The Future of Research and Industry, a symposium that brought together researchers, students, and industry professionals in chemical engineering and related fields. During the poster session, members of the BioMaRT team presented their research projects: In addition, Dr. Camilo A. Mora participated in the F.I.R.E. Panel (Future of Industry, Research & Engineering), contributing…
Graduate student Deisy Jiménez participated in the Conference Across MRSEC-PREM Schools, held at Texas State University. She presented her poster titled:“Engineering Multilayered Bioinstructive Materials with Extracellular Vesicles.” This conference brought together students and researchers from MRSEC and PREM institutions across the country to share their work and foster collaboration in materials science and engineering.
Graduate students María José Buendía Otero and Deisy Jiménez presented their research at the SelectBIO Extracellular Vesicles & Nanoparticle-Based Therapeutics Conference in Miami, FL. This event brought together experts in extracellular vesicles, nanoparticles, and translational nanomedicine. During the poster session, they shared their latest findings on matrix-bound vesicles (MBVs) and their applications in regenerative medicine: Poster Presentations: We’re proud of their…
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…
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