Funding

This project aims to develop light-activated micromotors capable of navigating the complex skin tunnels associated with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and disrupting persistent bacterial biofilms. By combining advanced microfabrication, near-infrared light-driven propulsion, and clinically relevant skin models, the research seeks to establish a novel, minimally invasive approach to treating chronic inflammatory skin disease.

This project explores the potential of self-propelled micro- and nanomotors to overcome biological barriers and enhance direct drug delivery from the nasal cavity to the brain. By developing autonomous, biocompatible micromotors, the research aims to improve the transport of therapeutic compounds to the central nervous system, opening new possibilities for non-invasive treatment of neurological disorders.

The NIMPHA project aims to develop near-infrared light-driven nanomotors for enhanced intracellular drug delivery, exploring their potential to transport therapeutic cargo directly across cell membranes while bypassing conventional endosomal pathways.