Jesús Martínez de la Fuente receives the Juan de la Cierva National Research Award for his outstanding career in the field of nanobiotechnology

The CSIC researcher carries out his work at INMA (CSIC-Unizar) and receives this important recognition from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities for his outstanding work in the field of nanobiotechnology and for his ability to transform scientific results into applications with social impact

Jesús Martínez de la Fuente, a research professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the INMA (CSIC-University of Zaragoza), has been awarded the Juan de la Cierva National Research Prize in the Knowledge Transfer category, one of the highest scientific honors bestowed by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. The award recognizes his outstanding career in knowledge transfer in the field of nanobiotechnology.

Research Professor at the CSIC and founder of the BIONANOSURF group at INMA (CSIC-Unizar), he develops his research in the design of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, especially aimed at the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Their work has led to the development of functionalized nanoparticles capable of interacting with complex biological processes, new strategies for targeting drugs to specific cells, and nanoparticle-based biosensors for detecting biomolecules. This cutting-edge research has been accompanied by intense collaboration with companies and the protection and transfer of results, ensuring that the knowledge generated can be transformed into new technologies with real-world applications.

The Juan de la Cierva National Prize recognizes researchers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in transforming scientific knowledge into innovations that benefit society and the productive sector. This year, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has chosen to acknowledge Jesús Martínez de la Fuente's contribution to the development of nanobiotechnology and his ability to promote the transfer of research results.

This recognition also represents an endorsement of the scientific model of the Institute of Nanoscience and Materials of Aragon (INMA), which combines cutting-edge research with a strong commitment to technology transfer. As a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence, INMA, a joint institute of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Zaragoza, prioritizes collaboration with companies, institutions, and social stakeholders to accelerate the arrival of new technologies to society and help address challenges in areas such as health, energy, and advanced technologies.