2. Doctoral Candidate 7

Doctoral Candidate 7

Research project
Active research
Project period
2025 - 2029
Project owner
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB), Spain
Financier
EU - Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks, Grant Agreement No. 101226717
Area
Health and medicine
Science and Information Technology
Topic
Research

Short description

This project deals with - Preventing bacterial infections in hearing implants using biocompatible materials with surface modifications: a cell culture study.

DC 7: 

Project Description

Short description: DC7 will create innovative surface coatings with nanoarchitectures on titanium to reduce skin irritation and infections in skin-penetrating BCHIs. The project involves developing porous TiO₂ layers via electrochemical techniques, such as electrodeposition and plasma electrolytic oxidation. Using 3D skin cultures, DC7 will evaluate cytotoxicity, compatibility, and the anti-bacterial efficacy of these surfaces, including co-cultures of skin cells and bacteria, aiming to enhance device biocompatibility and infection resistance.

The application is closed /Application Deadline: 8 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Training and mobility:

  • Research secondments at SHIELD
  • Goeteborgs Universitet (UGOT/Oticon), 2 months, studies on host cell-bacteria-biomaterial interactions + 1 week industry visit.
  • The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of The University of Cambridge (UCAM), 1 month, learning different culture models.
  • Universitá degli Studi di Torino (UNITO), 1 month, assessment of material hemocompatibility
  • Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences.

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