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Aldo Nicolás Leal Egaña

Group Leader

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Alemania

Líneas de Investigación


My research is focused on developing and using polymer-based scaffolds for studying and improving tissue repair and wound healing processes, as well as creating pathology-like environments (i.e. cancer; tumor-like platforms). To this purpose, I use methodological tools developed by the biochemistry, cell biology, nanotechnology and biophysics, in order to accurately mimic in vitro the in vivo milieu.

Educación

  •  Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Leipzig University. Alemania, 2009
  •  Biochemical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2002
  •  Biochemist, Universidad de Chile. Chile, 2001

Experiencia Académica

  •   Group Leader Full Time

    Heidelberg University

    IMSEAM

    Alemania

    2001 - A la fecha

Experiencia Profesional

  •   PhD student

    BioCity - University of Leipzig

    Leipzig, Alemania

    2004 - 2007

  •   Pre-doctoral researcher

    TRM - University of Leipzig

    Leipzig, Alemania

    2007 - 2008

  •   Post-doctoral researcher

    University of Bayreuth

    Bayreuth, Alemania

    2008 - 2012

  •   Guest researcher

    University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Erlangen, Alemania

    2012 - 2012

  •   Post-doctoral researcher

    CEA research institute

    Grenoble, Francia

    2012 - 2014

  •   Research associate

    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow, Reino Unido

    2014 - 2016

  •   Group Leader Full Time

    Heidelberg University

    Heidelberg, Alemania

    2001 - A la fecha


 

Article (28)

Blood-based detection of MMP11 as a marker of prostate cancer progression regulated by the ALDH1A1-TGF-β1 signaling mechanism
In Situ Fabrication of Constraints for Multicellular Micro-Spheroids Using Two-Photon Lithography
Levofloxacin loaded poly (ethylene oxide)-chitosan/quercetin loaded poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) core-shell electrospun nanofibers for burn wound healing
When Mechanical Stress Matters: Generation of Polyploid Giant Cancer Cells in Tumor-Like Microcapsules
Propionate reinforces epithelial identity and reduces aggressiveness of lung carcinoma
Topical systems for the controlled release of antineoplastic Drugs: Oxidized Alginate-Gelatin Hydrogel/Unilamellar vesicles
3D hydrogel-based microcapsules as an<i> in vitro</i> model to study tumorigenicity, cell migration and drug resistance
3D Spheroids Versus 3D Tumor-Like Microcapsules: Confinement and Mechanical Stress May Lead to the Expression of Malignant Responses in Cancer Cells
Integration of Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles and Curcumin into PHBV Microspheres as Biocompatible Composite for Drug Delivery Applications
Silibinin releasing mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles with potential for breast cancer therapy
Novel approach for the assessment of ovarian follicles infiltration in polymeric electrospun patterned scaffolds
Engineered Coatings for Titanium Implants To Present Ultralow Doses of BMP-7
Facile Photochemical Modification of Silk Protein-Based Biomaterials
The size-speed-force relationship governs migratory cell response to tumorigenic factors
Biomineralization of Engineered Spider Silk Protein-Based Composite Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering
Measurement of cell traction forces with ImageJ
Sensing the Difference: The Influence of Anisotropic Cues on Cell Behavior
Glycopolymer Functionalization of Engineered Spider Silk Protein-based Materials for Improved Cell Adhesion
Engineered Spider Silk Protein-Based Composites for Drug Delivery
Tuning of Cell-Biomaterial Anchorage for Tissue Regeneration
Cell adhesion and proliferation on RGD-modified recombinant spider silk proteins
Interactions of cells with silk surfaces
Interactions of Fibroblasts with Different Morphologies Made of an Engineered Spider Silk Protein
Tuning liver stiffness against tumours: An in vitro study using entrapped cells in tumour-like microcapsules
Determination of pore size distribution at the cell-hydrogel interface
Determination of the decay rate constant for hepatocytes immobilized in alginate microcapsules
Silk-based materials for biomedical applications
A simple non-destructive method for the fixation and immunostaining of cultured cells encapsulated in alginate

Review (1)

Re-engineering Artificial Neoplastic Milieus: Taking Lessons from Mechano- and Topobiology
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Aldo Leal

Group Leader

IMSEAM

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Alemania

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Miguel Fuentes

Postdoctoral researcher

Universidad de Valparaíso

Valparaíso, Chile