Prof. Dr Andrea Bernardos | Nanomaterials | Women Researcher Award

Andrea Bernardos, PhD , is a chemist specializing in gated mesoporous silica for controlled delivery and nanomedicine. She earned her PhD at UPV under Prof. Ramón Martínez-Mañez, with research stays in Denmark and the Czech Republic . With 33 publications , 1700+ citations , 4 patents, and experience in 12 research projects, she has also won awards in nanotechnology . Currently, she is a Project Manager at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. , coordinating international R\&D projects (H2020, EIT Health, Neotec ). Andrea combines scientific excellence with strong leadership in biotech innovation .

Prof. Dr Andrea Bernardos, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

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Education

Andrea Bernardos holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Universitat Politècnica de València (2007–2011), where she conducted research at the Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM) . Her doctoral work focused on gated materials for controlled delivery applications. Prior to her PhD, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (1999–2006), graduating from the Faculty of Sciences . Her strong academic foundation in molecular science and nanotechnology laid the groundwork for her innovative research in drug delivery and nanomedicine .

Experience

Andrea Bernardos is currently a Profesora Titular de Universidad at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) since December 2024, working full-time in the Department of Chemistry at IDM . Her expertise spans biochemistry, inorganic and pharmaceutical chemistry, cell biology, agricultural engineering, and materials technology . Prior to this, she was an Investigadora Distinguida at UPV (2021–2024) and a researcher at CIBER-BBN (2020), focusing on biomaterials and nanomedicine . She also served as a senior researcher at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. (2018–2020), bridging academic science and biotech innovation . Her career combines excellence in research, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration .

Achievements

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos has been awarded prestigious post-doctoral research grants that highlight her exceptional talent and contribution to scientific advancement. She received the Torres Quevedo Grant from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Competitiveness, supporting her innovative work at Senolytic Therapeutics S.L. for three years (2018–2021). Additionally, she was honored with the Beatriz Galindo Grant —a highly competitive initiative for attracting top-tier research talent—by the Ministry of Science and Innovation. This grant supported her continued research excellence at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia within the Department of Chemistry , underscoring her leadership in academia and applied science.

Conferences

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos has actively contributed to international scientific forums with groundbreaking research. At the 5th International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2022 in Portugal , she delivered an oral presentation on “Lactose-Gated Mesoporous Silica Particles for Controlled Intestinal Release of Essential Oil Components”, demonstrating her expertise in smart drug delivery systems . Additionally, at the X Longevity World Forum in Valencia, Spain , she shared insights as the corresponding author on “The Challenge to Develop Medicines by Targeting Senescent Cells”, contributing to the frontier of anti-aging and cellular therapy research .

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Andrea Bernardos focuses her research on innovative nanotechnology-based approaches for biomedical and environmental applications. Her work spans diverse themes such as biosensors for airborne virus detection (Talanta), fluorescent probes for cancer biomarkers (Dyes and Pigments), COVID-19-related metabolomics (Journal of Medical Virology), and antimicrobial nanomaterials (IJMS). She also explores chemical strategies for senescent cell removal and smart organonanoclays for triggered biomolecule release . Through her interdisciplinary work, Dr. Bernardos contributes significantly to health, safety, and materials science, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and real-world impact.

Publications

LC biosensors (Bio-LC): New Resonant Sensors for Direct Detection of Airborne Viruses
Journal: Talanta (2025-11)
Authors: Patricia Noguera, Nuria Pastor-Navarro, Andrea Bernardos, Serena Medaglia, Miguel Alcañiz-Fillol, Rafael Masot-Peris, David Giménez-Romero
Focus: Airborne virus detection via resonant biosensors

Development of a Novel Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe Based on Nile Blue for the Detection of Leucine Aminopeptidase as a Cancer Biomarker
Journal: Dyes and Pigments (2025-09)
Authors: Marcia Domínguez, David Azorín-Soriano, Jessie García-Fleitas, Jennifer Soler-Beatty, Andrea Bernardos, et al.
Focus: Cancer biomarker detection

Metabolomic Biomarkers of Pulmonary Fibrosis in COVID‐19 Patients One Year After Hospital Discharge
Journal: Journal of Medical Virology (2025-03)
Authors: Marina Botello‐Marabotto, Julia Tarrasó, Alba Mulet, Lucía Presa‐Fernández, Estrella Fernández‐Fabrellas, Andrea Bernardos, et al.
Focus: Long-term COVID-19 metabolomics

Antimicrobial Surfaces: Stainless Steel Functionalized with the Essential Oil Component Vanillin
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2024-11-12)
Authors: Serena Medaglia, Ángela Morellá-Aucejo, María Ruiz-Rico, Félix Sancenón, Luis A. Villaescusa, Ramón Martínez-Máñez, M. Dolores Marcos, Andrea Bernardos
Focus: Antimicrobial surface technology

Chemical Strategies for the Detection and Elimination of Senescent Cells
Journal: Accounts of Chemical Research (2024-05-07)
Authors: Jessie García-Fleitas, Alba García-Fernández, Vicente Martí-Centelles, Félix Sancenón, Andrea Bernardos, Ramón Martínez-Máñez
Focus: Targeting senescent cells in aging and disease

Evaluación de Sesiones Prácticas de Laboratorio de Materiales y Nanomateriales en Química, para Alumnos de Primer Curso de Ingeniería Física
Conference: INRED 2023 (2023-07-13)
Authors: Andrea Bernardos Bau, Vicente Martí Centelles, María Dolores Marcos Martínez, Susana Querol Magdalena, Joana Oliver Talens
Focus: Nanomaterial lab education methods

Gated Organonanoclays for Large Biomolecules: Controlled Release Triggered by Surfactant Stimulus
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Author: Andrea Bernardos
Focus: Smart delivery systems for biomolecules