COLOMBO MIRIAM
- U04, Piano: 5, Stanza: 5010
Su appuntamento
Biografia
My research work contributed to the recent advances of the emerging research field of nanomedicine. In 2020 I have been appointed to lead nanoformulation and nanocosmetic platform within the interdepartmental infrastructure “Nanotechnology for precision medicine and personalized beauty and Healthcare” NanoCosPha. In 2019, I was awarded with the first prize of the “Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Premio Giovani Talenti dell'Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca”.
1) I developed novel nanoconstructs based on nanoparticles functionalized with peptides, monoclonal antibodies or antibody fragments, as innovative tools for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Moreover, in the last few years my research interest has been focused on the investigation of new nanoparticles administration routes alternative to the intravenous one, in particular oral, topical and intranasal delivery (Morelli et al. Pharmaceutics, 2019; Musazzi et al.J. Nanobiotechnol.;2017; Salvioni et al.Pharmacol. Res.,2016).
2) I contributed to the invention related to a Patent (WO2014013473-A1) describing the development of a multifunctional nanoconstruct useful for therapeutic purposes with potential in the preclinical and clinical treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
3) Several high-impact publications reporting on the development of new methodologies for the synthesis, loading and bioconjugation of nanoparticles as drug delivery systems. I developed a new platform for tailoring the surface of nanoparticles. (Colombo et al. Nat. Commun.;2016).
4) I am author of 108 publications: 14 as first author and 24 as corresponding author with an IF of 34;(Scopus).
5) I have been the Principal Investigator of a My First AIRC Grant 2014 and AIRC Investigator Grant in 2022. These grant allowed me to establish and consolidate a new independent laboratory to conduct my research in nanomedical field and to develop a new targeted nanobased-tool.
Ricerca
1. TUMOR DIAGNOSIS and TREATMENT
Development of novel hybrid drug-loaded nanoparticles (NPs) for selective cancer cells targeting:
-NPs synthesis, characterization and functionalization with biomolecules
-In vitro studies in cells (viability and internalization)
-In vivo studies on tumor bearing mice.
2. INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER NPS ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRADITIONAL INTRAVENOUS ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
In vivo investigation of topical, oral and inhalatory administration as promising non-invasive delivery options especially for a regional and/or local effect, ameliorating the patient compliance, improving the pharmacokinetics of degradable peptides and proteins, and reducing the frequently.
3. COSMETIC APPLICATION
Development of semisolid formulations (creams, gels…) including nanoparticles loaded with natural or synthetic compounds for cosmetic applications.
4. ANTIVIRAL THERAPEUTICS.
a) Drug-loaded biomimetic nanoparticles administered by inhalation for Covid-19 local treatment.
b) development of predictive, diagnostic and prognostic methods for Covid-19 clinical investigation.
c) Innovative protein-based therapy for pulmonary diseases including Covid-19.
Nanotechnology for HIV treatment by two approaches: 1) improving the pharmacokinetic properties of antiretroviral drugs, and 2) assisting drugs to cross the biological barriers (e.g., the blood brain barrier) to target the virus reservoirs.
5. INFLAMMATORY DISEASES.
Bioengineered nanoparticles can be developed to localize, monitor and quantify the early stages of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), particularly Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis inflammatory diseases, and to treat aggressive inflammatory disorders including IBDs, rheumatoid arthritis, transplant rejection, edema, sepsis, and other inflammatory conditions.
Pubblicazioni
Galli, P., Colombo, M. (2025)COMPOSIZIONI COSMETICHE A BASE DI ESTRATTI DI GHAF. Brevetto No. 1. Dettaglio
Cerri, F., Pagliari, S., De Santes, B., Spena, F., Salvioni, L., Giustra, M., et al. (2025). Bioprospecting of understudied mangroves: phytochemical composition and pharmacological potential of Sonneratia caseolaris and Avicennia marina. Intervento presentato a: 73rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA), Napoli, Italy. Dettaglio
Kukushkina, A., Secchi, V., Colombo, A., Colombo, M., Villa, I., Monguzzi, A. (2025). Dye-loaded hybrid core-shell gold nanoparticles for sensitized singlet oxygen production in radiotherapy. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES. B, BIOINTERFACES, 256(Part 1 (December 2025)) [10.1016/j.colsurfb.2025.115022]. Dettaglio
Cerri, F., De Santes, B., Spena, F., Salvioni, L., Forcella, M., Fusi, P., et al. (2025). Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant Activity, and In Vitro Cytotoxic Potential of Mangrove Avicennia marina. PHARMACEUTICALS, 18(9) [10.3390/ph18091308]. Dettaglio
Armanni, A., Colombo, A., Ghisleni, G., Fumagalli, S., Casiraghi, M., Citerio, G., et al. (2025). Nanodetectors for hospital risk monitoring. Intervento presentato a: “Second Meeting on Project Progress” - ANTHEM AdvaNced Technology for Human centEred Medicine, Catania, Italy. Dettaglio
Progetti di ricerca
Premi e responsabilità scientifiche
Premi
- Premio per partecipare alla 3rd European Science Foundation Summer School Nanomedicine 2011, per selezione del curriculum scientifico., European Science Foundation, 2011
Partecipazioni scientifiche
- Fellow - Università degli Studi di Milano. (Italia), 2012 - 2014
- Fellow - Università degli Studi di Milano (Italia), 2009 - 2012
Incarichi di insegnamento o ricerca
- Ricercatore universitario a t.d. - Università degli Studi di MILANO-BICOCCA, 2016 - 2019
- Ricercatore universitario a t.d. - Università degli Studi di MILANO-BICOCCA, 2013 - 2016