Projects

Ongoing projects 2025-2030

2026-2030: Deciphering the mechanisms of radiation induced cardiotoxicity iPSC-derived cardiac organoids; exosome-based therapeutic approach, PN-IV-PRO-CoEx-2024-1, project director: Prof. Univ. Dr. Dragoș VINEREANU

2025-2027: Innovative antimicrobial collagen based three dimensional scaffolds for craniofacial reconstruction, PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-1446, project director: Dr. Irina TITORENCU

2025-2026: Studying the effects of vegetal extracts on a novel 3D model of cardiac fibrosis, L’Oréal UNESCO National Fellowship for Women in Science, 15th Edition, 2024-2025, “Life Sciences” Section.

2023-2026: Enhancing the endogenous anti-oxidant and cholesterol removal potential by gene editing in fatty liver disease; pre-clinical studies, 197 PNRR/2023, project director: Proffesor Dr. Shlomo SASSON

National Projects

Stem cells, biomaterials and bone regeneration

2022-2024: Optimization of human mesenchymal stem cells interaction with innovative biomimetic structures for tissue engineering applications, PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-4275, 2022-2024

2018-2020: Bioactive nanostructures for innovative therapeutic strategies, PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0749

2014-2016: Biodegradable Implants from Magnesium Alloys used in Foot and Ankle Surgery, PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2267

2014-2016: Multifunctional coatings for load bearing implants made of a novel titanium-based alloy, PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1958

Stem cells and skin regeneration

2022-2024: Enhancing the paracrine properties of fibroblasts by three-dimensional aggregation for chronic wounds therapy, PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-1344

2018-2020: Mesenchymal stromal cells contribution to the re-epithelialization process of the biomimetic skin cultures by differentiation and paracrine factors, PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2016-1592

2014-2016: Rational design and synthesis of smart bioactive scaffolds for personalized treatment of acute and chronic cutaneous wounds, PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0816

Stem cells and cardiovascular regeneration

2010-2012: The interrelation of human osteoprogenitor cells with human endothelial cells studied in vitro on bicameral models and three-dimensional supports; initiation and promotion of angiogenesis, PN-II-RU-PD-2010-1

2007-2008: In vitro effect of the ischemic myocardium released factors in the cardiomyocyte differentiation of adult stem cells, CNCSIS TD 371

International Projects & Grants

2023-2026: Enhancing the endogenous anti-oxidant and cholesterol removal potential by gene editing in fatty liver disease; pre-clinical studies, Prof. Shlomo Sasson, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

2022-2026: COST Action CA21108, European Network for Skin Engineering and Modeling, Chair of the Action: Sandrine DUBRAC (AUSTRIA)

2016-2021: COST Action CA16119 CellFit, “In vitro 3-D total cell guidance and fitness”, Chair of the Action: Prof Tiziana BREVINI (ITALY)

2010-2013: RAMSES FP7 - Research Potential REGPOT-2009-2: RAMSES: Reinforcement of the Adult stem cell research area through Mobility and Scientific networking between Egypt, Romania and a German consortium for Strengthening the international scientific competency. Grant agreement no. 245691, scientific coordinator for IBPC “N. Simionescu”: Dr. Marilena Lupu (ROMANIA)