Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Laboratory of Biomaterials
Remote Controlled Biomaterials Laboratory develops nano- and microencapsulation together with drug eluting coating technologies for medical and non-biomedical application. It includes electrospray, microchamber film coating, printed microcapsules, recently elaborated patented PLACE (Printed Layered Adjustable Cargo Encapsulation) technology and other engineered coatings and microparticles. The laboratory aims to become a hub for various industries to address the issues relevant for encapsulation, storage, delivery and controlled release of various medicine, biologically and chemically active compounds. Biomaterial research program of the NeuroCenter is directed toward the development of next-generation brain microparticulate implants (for both recordings and stimulation) and smart drug release systems for other medical needs such as hip replacements, urological catheters and biliary stents.
research
Research is going into the area of microencapsulation and micropackaging of wide range of biologically active compounds for multiple medical applications. Elaboration of drug delivery systems is aiming to pass BBB, exploring own blood cells from the organism as natural carrier to transport drugs to site of interest (collaboration with Prof. Kotelevtsev). The laboratory is exploring remote physical navigation and activation of biological agents via magnetism, light and ultrasound. Combination of visualization and local therapeutic approaches are to be used.
