Camilla Pegoraro
Valencia
Summary
Biomedical researcher with a solid academic background in biomedicine, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences, enriched by international experiences across Europe, including Spain, the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Committed to advancing innovation in nanomedicine and oncology, with hands-on experience in interdisciplinary collaborations, event coordination, and scientific communication. Skilled in laboratory techniques and data analysis, with a continuous drive to learn and grow. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, with adaptability and a collaborative mindset gained through diverse global research environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ph.D. Student ITN-BIOMOLMACS
Principe Felipe Research Center
Valencia
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Technical Expertise: Conducted comprehensive physical, chemical, and in vitro characterization of novel mitochondrial-targeting nanomedicines for breast cancer treatment
- Specialized Research & International Experience: Completed two short research stays: at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (Dr. Petra Schwille's lab), focusing on membrane model systems for nanomedicine optimization, and at the University of Reading under Nobel Laureate Dr. Ben Feringa, designing and synthesizing a novel hybrid polypeptide-molecular motor system with innovative biological applications.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Project Managment: Fostered interdisciplinary collaborations across academic and clinical institutions within and beyond the ITN BIOMOLMACS framework (e.g La Fe Hospital, company Curapath, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis), facilitating knowledge exchange and project development.
- Organization & Leadership: Coordinated the ITN-BIOMOLMACS Business Training event (Bologna, May 2022), managing logistics, time, and finances in collaboration with Prisma Servizi S.r.l., and enhanced outreach through social media management on Instagram.
- Mentorship & Training: Scientific training and thesis co-supervision of 2 MSc students from Ghent University
- Advanced Laboratory Skills: Demonstrated expertise in advanced laboratory methodologies, including NMR, Circular Dichroism, DLS, HPLC, Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy, and Seahorse Analyzer, with foundational knowledge of LCMS and flow cytometry
- Data Analysis Proficiency: Analyzed and interpreted experimental data using software like ImageJ, Las X, GraphPad, Chemdraw, MestreNova, and Analyst Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Multilingual Communication: Communication with international scientists: English (advanced), Spanish (fluent), Italian (mother tongue)
Young Scientist Committee Member
SPLC-CRS YSC
09.2022 - 09.2024
Managed website updates, speaker invitations, email communications, finances, and logistics as part of the SPLC-CRS young scientists committee for various initiatives, including the 4th SPLC Young Scientists Meeting (https://www.splc-crs.org/meeting-2023/), fostering teamwork, collaboration, and engagement within the scientific CRS community.
Master Thesis Research
University of Reading
Reading
02.2019 - 08.2019
Completed a UK-based Master’s thesis on the in vitro and in silico analysis of PEG-haloperidol conjugates, learning the basics of computational tools (Pymol, Sybyl-X 2.1) and presenting findings at the Nottingham GP2A Conference, highlighting adaptability and communication skills.
Curricular Internship
Hospital Pharmacy
Vicenza
08.2018 - 11.2018
3-month internship in a Hospital Pharmacy (AULSS 8 Berica); introduction to radiopharmacy, galenic formulation, oncological pharmacy, dispenser corner, rare disease legislation
Curricular Internship
Local Pharmacy
Padova
05.2018 - 08.2018
3-month internship in a Local Pharmacy (Farmacia Carraro)
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Principe Felipe Research Center
04-2025
MSc - Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Padova
Padova, Italy12.2019
Erasmus + Program - Master Thesis research
University of Reading
Reading, UK08.2019
Scientific High School -
Liceo Scientifico “E. Curiel”
Valencia, Spain06.2014
Skills
- Project coordination
- Active learning
- Intercultural communication
- Research and analysis
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
Courses and achievements
- Certified course on ‘Microscopy and its Application’, Instituto de Óptica “Daza de Valdés” and Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, April 2023
- Certified course on ‘Smarter experimentation for scientists and engineers’, Royal Society of Chemistry, October 2021
- Certified course on ‘Data management for Clinical Research’, Coursera Course Certificates, March 2020
- Best Poster Presentation Award, 15th SPLC-CRS Conference on Controlled Drug Delivery, February 2024
- Best Poster Presentation Award, 12th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, October 2021
- Qualifying examination for the Italian Guild of Pharmacists, August 2020
Conference presentations
- CRS 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Bologna, Italy, July 2024, short talk and poster presentation
- 15th SPLC-CRS Conference on Controlled Drug Delivery, Lisbon, Portugal, February 2024, poster presentation (best poster award)
- Jornadas Científicas CIPF + IBV-CSIC 2023, Valencia, Spain, December 2023, oral presentation
- CRS 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition, Las Vegas, USA, July 2023
- 4th SPLC-CRS Young Scientists Meeting, Porto, Portugal, February 2023, member of the organization committee and poster presentation
- 13th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, Berlin, Germany, October 2022, oral presentation opportunity rejected for patenting reasons, poster presentation
- ConBioPreVal conference, Valencia, Spain, October 2022, oral presentation
- ISPT 13th International Symposium on Polymer Therapeutics, Valencia, Spain, May 2022, short-talk and poster presentation
- XIV Spanish-Portuguese Conference on Controlled Drug Delivery, online, January 2022, poster presentation
- 12th World Congress on Targeting Mitochondria, online, October 2021, poster presentation (best poster award)
Industrial properties and papers
Patent:
MJ. Vicent, I. Conejos-Sánchez, C. Pegoraro, E. Karpova, G. Sogorb, C. Felip -León, VJ. Nebot, P. Schwille, Y. Q. Polyproline-Based Block-Copolymers. WO2025003463A1. WO EP CN JP CA. Prior. 2023-06-29, Filed 2024-06-28, Publ. 2025-01-02., CIPF; PTS SL; and Max Planck Society.
Papers:
1. C. Pegoraro; I. Domingo-Ortí; I. Conejos-Sánchez; M. J. Vicent; Unlocking the Mitochondria for Nanomedicine-Based Treatments: Overcoming Biological Barriers, Improving Designs, and Selecting Verification Techniques. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 2024, 207, 115195. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addr.2024.115195.
2. C. Pegoraro, E. Karpova, Y. Qutbuddin, E. M. Sanchis, P. Dimitrijevs, C. Huck-Iriart, S. Gavrilović, P. Arsenyan, P. Schwille, C. Felip-León, A. Duro-Castano, I. Conejos-Sanchez, M. J. Vicent, Polyproline-Polyornithine Diblock Copolymers with Inherent Mitochondria Tropism. Adv. Mater. 2025, 2411595. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202411595
3. C. Pegoraro, A. Guinart, E. M. Sanchis, D.Doellerer, M. C. A. Stuart, I. Conejos-Sánchez, B. L. Feringa, and M. J. Vicent. J., A Light-driven Molecular Motor-Polypeptide Conjugate Supports Controlled Cell Uptake Mater. Chem. B, 2025 https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TB02434F
4. C. Pegoraro, E. M. Sanchis, S. Đorđević, I. Dolz-Pérez, C. Huck-Iriart, L. Herrera, S. Esteban-Pérez, I. Conejos-Sanchez, and M. J. Vicent. Multifunctional Polypeptide-Based Nanoconjugates for Targeted Mitochondrial Delivery and Non-Viral Gene Therapy. Chemistry of Materials 2025. 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c02742
Languages
Italian
First Language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Young Scientist Committee Member
SPLC-CRS YSC
09.2022 - 09.2024
Ph.D. Student ITN-BIOMOLMACS
Principe Felipe Research Center
09.2020 - 12.2024
Master Thesis Research
University of Reading
02.2019 - 08.2019
Curricular Internship
Hospital Pharmacy
08.2018 - 11.2018
Curricular Internship
Local Pharmacy
05.2018 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Principe Felipe Research Center
MSc - Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Padova
Erasmus + Program - Master Thesis research
University of Reading
Scientific High School -
Liceo Scientifico “E. Curiel”
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