I have always been interested in the fields of biotechnology and bioengineering with a strong component on the applicability of my research outputs. As such, I started to work in mammalian cell line development and viral vector engineering for gene therapy and vaccination applications. My research focus has now been shifted towards the development of innovative cell-based biosensing strategies for detection and quantification of clinical and biotechnological important cellular and viral events.
I have gained multiple competences and skills in the fields of cell line development, virology, vectorology, molecular biology, biosensors, cell-based assays, synthetic biology, and protein engineering.
In parallel, I am actively engaged in tutoring master students and new members of iBET, as well as in science dissemination activities.