Iris Rocamonde-Lago
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Iris Rocamonde-Lago is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of DNA nanotechnology and synthetic biology, whose work focuses on engineering intelligent molecular systems for targeted cancer therapy. Her major contribution lies in developing a DNA robotic switch that autonomously displays cytotoxic ligand nanopatterns in response to specific stimuli, enabling precise activation of death receptor clustering and apoptosis selectively in tumour cells. This breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in cancer treatment: avoiding off-target toxicity to healthy tissues that ubiquitously express death receptors. Her most-cited paper (2024, 65 citations) has already garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to stimuli-responsive molecular robotics. Rocamonde-Lago’s research elegantly combines principles of DNA origami, programmable nanoscale actuation, and regulated cell death mechanisms, offering a powerful platform for smart therapeutics. Her work represents a notable achievement in the emerging field of DNA-based nanorobotics, with potential to transform how we design targeted, autonomous drug delivery systems.
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