Mrs. Alba López Palacios, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
Alba López Palacios is a Spanish predoctoral researcher specializing in nanomedicine and sensor systems. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the Joint Unit of Nanomedicine and Sensors, a collaboration between La Fe Health Research Institute and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, supported by an FPU predoctoral fellowship since December 2021. Her research focuses on the development of molecular gate-based sensor systems for the detection of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and dengue virus, as well as biomarkers like CDK4 associated with melanoma. She holds an M.Sc. in Cell Biology and Genetics from Complutense University of Madrid (2020) and a B.Sc. in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (2019). Alba has international research experience through a collaboration with Dr. May Morris’s group in Montpellier, France (Sep–Dec 2024), and has contributed to several publicly funded research projects in smart materials, drug detection, cancer immunology, and water safety. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, including Sensors and Actuators Reports, and has taught undergraduate laboratory courses in chemistry and analytical chemistry at the Polytechnic University of Valencia. Her technical expertise includes CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, molecular biology, and fluorescence detection. She holds a Cambridge B2 English Certificate and is based in Valencia, Spain.
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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Alba López Palacios
Alba López Palacios demonstrates strong potential and notable achievements as a candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Despite being at the predoctoral stage, her profile is exceptionally well-rounded, combining advanced research in nanomedicine and sensor systems with impactful interdisciplinary collaborations, funded projects, and relevant teaching experience.
🎓 Education
💼 Work Experience
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Predoctoral Researcher – Nanomedicine & Sensor Systems
Joint Unit of Nanomedicine and Sensors, La Fe Health Research Institute & Polytechnic University of Valencia (Dec 2021–Present)
– 🧪 Developing molecular gate-based sensors for detecting pathogens (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, dengue, Klebsiella) and cancer biomarkers (CDK4)
– 🌍 International collaboration with Dr. May Morris, Montpellier, France (Sep–Dec 2024)
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Higher Technician – Same Institution (Feb–Dec 2021)
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Teaching – Undergraduate lab courses in Chemistry & Analytical Chemistry
Polytechnic University of Valencia (2022–2024) 👩🏫
🏆 Achievements & Projects
📝 Publications
Publication Top Notes:
Gated Nanosensor for Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria Detection
Aptamer‐Capped Nanoporous Anodic Alumina for SARS‐CoV‐2 Spike Protein Detection