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Personal profile
Chemist with a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences from the University of Antioquia (Colombia) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Groningen (Netherlands). My research experience focuses on developing nanostructured materials for the detection, transport, and controlled release of molecules of interest in health and natural sciences. I possess extensive knowledge and experience in developing and validating analytical methods, as well as in cell encapsulation for therapeutic treatments. I excel in multidisciplinary research encompassing organic synthesis, experimental design, material characterization, good laboratory practices, various analytical and instrumental techniques, and in vitro studies.
Education
PhD, Doctor in Chemical Sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Nanoparticle-based colorimetric assays for early and rapid screening of the oncogenic HPV variants 16 and 18
Navarro Chica, C. E., Alfonso Tobón, L. L., López Abella, J. J., Valencia Piedrahita, M. P., Neira Acevedo, D., Bermúdez, P. C., Arrivillaga, M. & Jaramillo-Botero, A., 15 Feb 2025, In: Clinica Chimica Acta. 568, 120144.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations -
Design and experimental studies on squalene-gusperimus nanoparticles for managing immune responses against microencapsulated islets in the immediate posttransplant period
Chica, C. E. N., 2022, Groningen: University of Groningen. 204 p.Research output: Thesis › Thesis doctorate
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Preparation and evaluation of PLGA-PEG/Gusperimus nanoparticles as a controlled delivery anti-inflammatory drug
Palacio, J., Monsalve, Y., Villa-Pulgarin, J. A., Ramirez, K. V. C., Chica, C. E. N., Sierra, L. & López, B. L., Nov 2022, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 77, 2022, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Species-dependent impact of immunosuppressive squalene-gusperimus nanoparticles and adipose-derived stem cells on isolated human and rat pancreatic islets
Chica, C. E. N., Qin, T., Pinheiro-Machado, E., Haan, B. J. D., Faas, M. M., Smink, A. M., Sierra, L., López, B. L. & Vos, P. D., 31 Dec 2022, In: Islets. 14, 1, p. 164-183Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In vitro determination of the immunosuppressive effect, internalization, and release mechanism of squalene-gusperimus nanoparticles for managing inflammatory responses
Chica, C. E. N., Qin, T., Haan, B. J. D., Faas, M. M., Smink, A. M., Sierra, L., López, B. L. & Vos, P. D., 01 Jan 2021, In: Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology. 49, 1, p. 650-660Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations
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Wearme: dispositivo para medición de metano en ganado bovino en condiciones de entorno
Jaramillo Botero, A. (PI), Hernandez Renjifo, E. (CoI), Navarro Chica, C. E. (CoI), Plata Eastman, S. A. J. (CoI), Arizabaleta Ibarbo, C. A. (Other), Jaramillo García, S. (Other), Loaiza Quintero, J. A. (Other), Muriel Delgado, D. F. (Other), Perdomo Ospino, S. A. (Other), Riccio Rengifo, C. (Other) & Villegas Gomez, E. A. (Other)
01/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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WearMe: Dispositivo para medición de metano en ganado bovino en condiciones de entorno
Jaramillo Botero, A. (PI), Aguilar-Zambrano, J. (CoI), Hernández, E. (CoI), Muriel Delgado, D. F. (CoI), Navarro Chica, C. E. (CoI), Ramirez Duque, J. L. G. (CoI), Riccio Rengifo, C. (CoI), Rocha Niño, H. C. (CoI), Alejandro Perdomo, S. (Asis), Angel Loaiza, J. (Asis), Arizabaleta Ibarbo, C. A. (Asis), Contratación Personal, B. G. (Asis), De Materiales, C. C. (Asis), Fenómica (Sensado), C. E. E. (Asis), Ingeniero Mecánico, C. (Asis), Jaramillo Garcia, S. (Asis), Quimico, C. (Asis), Simulaciones Específicas, C. I. (Asis), Villegas Gomez, E. A. (Asis) & Zuluaga Hurtado, A. M. (Asis)
01/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Citobot: desarrollo y validación clínica de un sistema portable para el tamizaje de cáncer de cuello uterino
Arrivillaga, M. (PI), Alvarez Vargas, G. I. (CoI), Bermúdez, P. C. (CoI), Caicedo Borrero, D. M. (CoI), Garcia Cifuentes, J. P. (CoI), Jaramillo Botero, A. (CoI), Navarro Chica, C. E. (CoI), Neira, D. (CoI), Pabon Burbano, M. C. (CoI), Perez Florez, M. (CoI), Rodriguez Lopez, M. R. (CoI), Torres Bejarano, M. D. M. (CoI), Vargas Cardona, H. D. (CoI), de Sanjose, S. (Ases), Castrillon, D. M. (Asis), Cris Abrahams, N. (Asis), De la Roche Yepes, J. (Asis), Medina Cifuentes, M. (Asis), Ramirez Muñoz, P. A. (Asis) & Navarro Chica, C. E. (Posd)
17/11/21 → 17/11/24
Project: Research
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Citobot
Arrivillaga, M. (PI), Alvarez Vargas, G. I. (CoI), Bermúdez, P. C. (CoI), Caicedo Borrero, D. M. (CoI), Garcia Cifuentes, J. P. (CoI), Jaramillo Botero, A. (CoI), Navarro Chica, C. E. (CoI), Pabon Burbano, M. C. (CoI), Perez Florez, M. (CoI), Torres Bejarano, M. D. M. (CoI) & Vargas Cardona, H. D. (CoI)
17/11/21 → 24/11/25
Project: Research