Mila Sirinelli-Kojadinovic
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Mila Sirinelli-Kojadinovic is a rising leader in the field of biohybrid microrobotics and synthetic biology, with a focus on engineering living microorganisms for targeted therapeutic and material applications. Her most cited work, “Azide click chemistry on magnetotactic bacteria: A versatile technique to attach a cargo” (2023, 5 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to functionalize living cells using bioorthogonal chemistry. By applying azide-based click chemistry to magnetotactic bacteria, she has developed a non-toxic, highly specific method to covalently attach synthetic cargo—such as drug-loaded nanoparticles or imaging agents—directly onto the bacterial surface. This innovation enables the creation of living microrobots that can be magnetically guided to precise locations in the body, opening new avenues for targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery. Sirinelli-Kojadinovic’s work bridges fundamental microbiology with cutting-edge nanotechnology, demonstrating how bioorthogonal reactions can be safely integrated into living systems without disrupting cellular function. Her research has been recognized for its potential to transform biomedical robotics, and she continues to explore scalable strategies for constructing functional biohybrids. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward translational impact, she is establishing herself as a key innovator at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and robotics.
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