NanoMedPhD trained 8 pre-doctoral researchers, who became experts in their fields of research, with all of these being related to nanomedicine. The recruitment of the fellows in the hosting research groups contributed to generating scientific advances in their research lines: 1) Developmental bases of cardiovascular disease: searching for new therapeutic tools; 2) Pluripotent stem cells: cell reprogramming analysis and applications; 3) Mesenchymal stem cells, biomaterials and bioactive molecules for the design and development of tissue engineering innovative solutions; 4) Chemical synthesis, purification and spectroscopic characterization of dendrimeric structures and fluorescent markers for biomedical applications; 5) Study of specific molecular recognition and modulation of the immunological response to drugs and allergens using synthetic nanostructures; 6) Metabolic Biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of neurological diseases; 7) Multifunctional Magnetic Nanomaterials for tumour targeting and molecular imaging, and; 8) Integrated Photonic Biosensor Technologies.
NanoMedPhD increased the critical mass of researchers specialized in nanomedicine in the first national centre in Spain devoted to research in nanotechnology applied to health. The average number of pre-doctoral researchers at BIONAND has been approximately the same in recent years, so NanoMedPhD has had a great impact on the critical mass of early-stage researchers in nanomedicine, the first MSC early-stage research in BIONAND. The programme also contributed to increasing the numerical and structural impact of MSCA by recruiting 8 early-stage researchers, specialized in nanomedicine, at the same time.
The fellows have been trained in a multi-disciplinary, intersectoral environment in which they have had a solid scientific career, creating attractive professional profiles for their future employability. In addition, one of the main objectives of the doctoral programmes is internationalization, due to which, thanks to the programme, some of the fellows have been able to spend time abroad and even obtain international recognition of their title. From the scientific-technical point of view, BIONAND has special, latest-generation equipment and highly-qualified personnel, due to which the fellows have been able to develop specific technical skills in their field. Moreover, they have also been trained in other types of skills, such as: the design, drawing-up and management of their projects; ethical aspects; technology transfer, and; intellectual property… In addition, NanoMedPhD includes career guidance and the development of a Personal Career Development Plan, in order to guarantee the achievement not only of scientific objectives but also of professional skills.
At the end of the programme, it can be concluded that eight new researchers of excellence in the field of nanomedicine have been trained, with a great projection both nationally and internationally.
