This prestigious award in the Felisa Martín Bravo Category, granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, recognizes the excellence and quality of her research in the field of advanced nanomaterials for therapeutic applications.

The award highlights Pelaz’s scientific leadership, international reputation, and excellence in her work. She co-directs the BioNanoTools group at CiQUS, where her groundbreaking research explores controlling the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials to determine their biological behavior. She has also pioneered the development of new technology to modify the surface of nanoparticles using DNA origami structures. This cutting-edge research has opened new avenues for the application of nanomaterials in medicine, particularly in the design of innovative therapeutic solutions.

The National Research Prize is one of Spain’s most prestigious scientific honors, celebrating the achievements of researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields. We are incredibly proud! Congrats Bea on such an outstanding achievement!

Wishing her continued success in pushing the boundaries of science!