Carolina Parra‐Cantu

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Carolina Parra-Cantu is a pioneering researcher in the field of tissue engineering and bioprinting, with a specialized focus on creating advanced in vitro models of the tumor microenvironment. Her work bridges the gap between biomaterials science and oncology, aiming to develop more physiologically relevant platforms for studying cancer progression and drug response. Her most-cited paper, "Improving Bioprinted Volumetric Tumor Microenvironments In Vitro" (2020), has garnered 46 citations and stands as a key contribution to the field. In this study, Parra-Cantu introduced novel strategies to enhance the structural and biochemical fidelity of 3D-bioprinted tumor models, enabling more accurate recapitulation of the extracellular matrix, cellular heterogeneity, and spatial organization found in solid tumors. This work has been instrumental in advancing the utility of bioprinted constructs for high-throughput screening and personalized medicine. By integrating principles of biofabrication with cancer biology, Parra-Cantu has established herself as a leading voice in the development of next-generation in vitro platforms, with her research holding promise for reducing reliance on animal models and accelerating the discovery of targeted therapies.