Melisa Trejo‐Maldonado
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Melisa Trejo‐Maldonado is pioneering the design of smart, responsive polymer nanoparticles for advanced drug delivery. Her research centers on developing all-aqueous, surfactant-free nanoformulation methods that are both environmentally friendly and precisely controllable. Her most cited work introduces a pH-driven approach to create dual-responsive nanoparticles—sensitive to both pH and temperature—from copolymers with a poly(methyl methacrylate) backbone and 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate units. This innovation enables the encapsulation of pH-sensitive drugs without harsh organic solvents, addressing a critical challenge in nanomedicine. With her 2022 paper already garnering 3 citations, Trejo‐Maldonado’s contributions are gaining recognition for their potential to transform therapeutic delivery. Her work stands out for its elegant simplicity and practical impact, offering a scalable, green route to smart nanocarriers. By merging polymer chemistry with biomedical needs, she is laying the groundwork for more effective, targeted treatments—a promising trajectory for a rising researcher in the field.
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