Monica Sandri is Research Director at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC, ex ISTEC), with expertise on the design and development of polymeric and hybrid biomaterials as biomatrices mimetic of the native ECMs, and suitable for tissue regeneration, development of in vitro pathologic models, personalized therapies, nanomedicine, and cosmetic. Coordinator of the research activity aimed at the study of biomineralization processes to produce biomimetic nanostructured hybrid and polymer hydrogels and bioinks processable by 3D-printing technologies, finalized at the development of three dimensional scaffolds for tissues regeneration (bone, cartilage, skin tissues) with geometry, porosity and structural and mechanical performances modulated by means of 3D printing and mold-freeze-casting techniques. Development of biomimetic and medicated membranes for chronic wound management capable of simultaneously fighting infections and guiding tissue healing and regeneration. Design and development of biomatrices for 3D in vitro predictive models, through 3D bioprinting and co-cultures approaches, aimed at the study of personalized targeted pharmacological therapies in the field of tumor and infectious diseases (e.g. investigation or osteosarcoma, leukemia, osteomyelitis). Scientific responsible of many funded European Projects, Coordinator of National and Regional Research Projects. Graduated in Chemistry in 2001 from the Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy and obtained the PhD degree in Material Science in 2006. She has authored more than 140 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals, 13 book chapters and 4 Patents. H-index = 46, total citations > 8077.

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