Diana Peña

Fabrication and characterization of small vasculatures substitutes for emergency procedures. Inserm UMRS 1148

Promote research and scientific interest in topics related to Bioengineering, specifically in the area of ​biomaterials and tissue engineering. Main activities: - Disseminate scientific knowledge of tissue engineering and biomaterials. - Form research groups. - Build partnerships with specialized laboratories. - Conduct talks, workshops, and competitions. - Participate in national and international events (e.g., TERMIS).

Lecchain was a thermolabile vaccine as a solution to avoid cold chain transportation to rural zones. The business plan was presented at iGEM Design League - MIT. Awarded gold medals for Human Practice and SDG Impact

- Led the research project of fabricating injectable polysaccharide hydrogels for biomedical applications. - Assisted experts in tissue and cell culture of human cartilage and meniscus ,and DNA quantitative techniques.

Main activities: - Biological, chemical, and mechanical characterization of the novel bioink. - Elaboration of bioink from cardiac extracellular matrix. - Design and manufacture of an organ decellularization system.

Work on low-cost hydrogels made with alginate, pectine and gelatin for use on bone tissue engineering. Osteoblast differentiation

Startup aimed at female sexual health and emotional well-being, through gynecological consultation plus monthly delivery of contraceptive methods. Incubated at UTEC VENTURES #2nd batch Born from: Furtifoods for babies LIfeTie for moms The long time goal is to provide non hormonal contraceptive methods, such as CAVAX a non-hormonal, chitosan-based contraceptive for women. - 1st Place in the Star category at BioLaunch, competing against 8 biotech startups; earned expert mentorship in biotechnology and business development. - Participated in Incuva accelerator and won national innovation competitions focused on healthtech innovation.

Called “Thermal cycler prototyping”, where I reinforced my teamwork and high problem-solving skills, and I learned about the design and manufacture of a low-cost and functional thermal cycler with OPEN PCR methodology. 3rd Place and funding awarded for Interdisciplinary Project. Top 3 Best Project Manager