The CSIC researcher, who carries out his work at INMA (CSIC–University of Zaragoza), has received this important recognition from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities for his outstanding contribution to the field of nanobiotechnology and for his ability to transform scientific results into applications with social impact.
Zaragoza, 30 July. Jesús Martínez de la Fuente, Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at INMA (CSIC–University of Zaragoza), has been awarded the Juan de la Cierva National Research Award in the category of Knowledge Transfer, one of the highest scientific distinctions granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The award acknowledges his remarkable career in knowledge transfer within the field of nanobiotechnology.
A CSIC Research Professor and founder of the BIONANOSURF group at INMA (CSIC–University of Zaragoza), he conducts research on the design of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, particularly aimed at the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
His work has led to the development of functionalised nanoparticles capable of interacting with complex biological processes, new strategies for directing drugs towards specific cells, and nanoparticle-based biosensors for the detection of biomolecules. This cutting-edge research has been accompanied by intense collaboration with industry, as well as the protection and transfer of results, helping ensure that the knowledge generated can be transformed into new technologies with real-world applications.
The Juan de la Cierva National Research Award specifically recognises researchers who have demonstrated an outstanding track record in converting scientific knowledge into innovation that benefits society and the productive sector. In this edition, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has sought to highlight Jesús Martínez de la Fuente’s contribution to the development of nanobiotechnology and his ability to drive the transfer of research results.
This recognition also represents an endorsement of the scientific model of the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute, which combines excellence in research with a clear commitment to knowledge transfer. As a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, INMA — a joint institute of CSIC and the University of Zaragoza — places collaboration with companies, institutions and social stakeholders among its priorities, in order to accelerate the arrival of new technologies to society and help address challenges in areas such as health, energy and advanced technologies.
