Hydrogels in Space Research: Enabling Biotechnological Advancements Beyond Earth
Online Summer School – Tissue Engineering & Space Medicine
28 August 2025, 13:00–14:00 CEST
Sara Santos holds a PhD in Biotechnology with a focus on medical applications and has extensive experience in the development of human-derived biomaterials for cell culture and tissue engineering. Her work contributed to the foundation of Metatissue, where she currently works as a senior researcher involved in projects focused on cardiac tissue engineering and bioprinting. She is the author of several peer-reviewed publications and patents, and her research has been recognized with multiple innovation awards. Sara is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into real-world biomedical solutions.