November 28, 2025

Members of the Nanomedicine Research Group at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez proudly achieved remarkable results at the 2025 State Science and Engineering Fair (FECI), held at Museo Semilla in Chihuahua City.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Christian Chapa González, the following Biomedical Engineering students presented high-impact scientific projects in the Medicine and Health Sciences category:

• Flor Herrera Acosta – 1st place in Medicine and Health Sciences category

• Ever Alejandro Castro Chairez – 3rd place in Medicine and Health Sciences category

The following students also participated with great performance:

• Isaac Elí Cervantes Gómez – 5th semester

• Nancy Mineth Pérez López – 5th semester

• Renato Antonio Miranda Torres – 5th semester

• Luis Roberto Caballero Montes – 1st semester

Their work demonstrates strong scientific rigor, creativity, and innovation, positioning our group and the university as regional leaders in emerging biomedical technologies.

We congratulate our students for their dedication and excellence, and we look forward to their continued contributions to nanomedicine and health-related research.

🔗Find out all the information here 

November 12, 2025

Almost 15,000 visits in the last month to the YouTube channel “Enlace Biomédico,” a space created to share and disseminate the science we do and teach. Here you can see the work of my students, who create content based on what they have learned in class, as well as the projects of the Nanomedicine Laboratory and the activities of the Research Group.

We also document the participation of visiting students, research summers, presentations at international conferences, and many other experiences, in an effort to make scientific knowledge accessible and understandable to the general public.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us and made this growth possible. We continue to build knowledge and disseminate it through Enlace Biomédico.

#InspireTheFuture

#NanomedicinaUACJ

November 05, 2025

Dr. Chapa participated in a science outreach activity at COBACH Plantel 19 “Chamizal” as part of the module “The World of Materials,” an initiative aimed at bringing science and engineering closer to high school students.

During this activity, Dr. Christian Chapa González, Professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), delivered the talk “The Materials We Cannot See,” focused on the role of nanomaterials in modern medicine. The lecture introduced students to the fundamentals of nanomedicine and its potential applications in addressing three of the leading causes of mortality in Mexico: cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

Key topics discussed included the definition and properties of nanomaterials, controlled drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles, and current research advances using nanotechnology to improve therapies for chronic diseases. The session provided students with an accessible overview of how nanotechnology contributes to public health and biomedical innovation.

This outreach activity forms part of the dissemination efforts of the research project “Physicochemical and biological evaluation of nanomedicine systems formulated with combined tocols and phenolic compounds obtained from high-yield nuts in Mexico as adjuvants in widely used chemotherapies, particularly in acute lymphoblastic leukemia,” funded under CIENCIA FRONTERA 2023 (CF-2023-G-961-CCG). The activity reflects our commitment to social impact, citizen science, and the promotion of scientific vocations at the pre-university level.

The event and its impact were later highlighted by COBACH Plantel 19 through their official social media channels, reinforcing the value of sustained engagement between academic research and the local community.

October 27, 2027

The Nanomedicine Research Group is proud to announce the publication of the article “Chihuahua, cradle of the Nanomedical Revolution,” by authors Christian Chapa González and Jazmín Cristina Stevens Barrón, in the prestigious Raké Magazine, 2025 Edition: Personalized Health and Medical Technology.

The article, available on page 19 of the journal, highlights the potential of bioactive compounds in pecans—grown in our state—and their integration into nanomedicine systems for the development of adjuvant therapies against cancer, with a special emphasis on acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

This publication reflects our group's commitment to quality scientific dissemination and the search for innovative health solutions, aligned with state and national strategic priorities.

Link to the publication:

https://i2c.com.mx/documentos/2025/Revistas/Rake-Ed01-V02.pdf

October 24, 2025.

We proudly acknowledge the exceptional participation of our students at the 11th Meeting of Young Researchers of the State of Chihuahua. Each of them represented the group with professionalism and dedication, presenting rigorous and innovative work:

Diane Theresa Neri Ávila — Bio-nano PCL/PVA carriers produced by ultrasound-assisted microemulsion for the release of catechins.

Jennifer Leyva Castro — Encapsulation of cytarabine and pecan-nut extracts via emulsions.

Nancy Mineth Pérez López — Effect of ultrasound stirring time on the colloidal stability of encapsulated tocopherol-rich extract in polymeric emulsions aimed at adjuvant therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Vanessa Monreal Freyre — Fluorescence properties of tocopherols and ellagic acid incorporated into metallic nanoparticles with potential for combined diagnosis and therapy. 

Cynthia América Pérez Vázquez — Development of thin hyaluronic-acid films incorporated with ellagic acid produced by electrospinning.

Jared Obed Mazariegos Trejo — Formation of degradable films containing ellagic acid for sustained release.

May these formative experiences foster their academic growth and open new opportunities, congratulations to all!

October 5, 2025 

Our research group participated in the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2025, held from 29 September to 4 October in Adelaide, Australia. This international event brought together leading experts in biomedical engineering and medical physics to discuss advances aligned with the theme “Bridging the Gap: Science, Technology, and Clinical Practice for a Sustainable World.”

At the congress, we presented two research contributions focused on nanomedicine and bioactive compound delivery systems:

1. Encapsulation of cytarabine and walnut-derived bioactive compounds in a polymeric nanomedicine system for leukemia treatment.
   
   

2. Analysis of the concentration of pecan nut bioactive compounds in the release profile of a PCL–PVA microemulsion under simulated physiological conditions.
   
   

These contributions highlight our ongoing work on polymer-based delivery systems and the integration of natural bioactive compounds for biomedical applications, reinforcing our commitment to translational research in nanomedicine.

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August 29, 2025

Visiting students from the Universidad Tecnológica de Ciudad Juárez (UTCJ) have successfully completed their Professional Internship for the Higher University Technician in Nanotechnology within our research group at UACJ.

After dedicating countless hours to their projects, they not only achieved their objectives but also gained valuable knowledge and experience that will serve them in their academic and professional paths. Although these mentorships are not formally recognized by the university, the learning outcomes speak for themselves.

We are confident that great things lie ahead for these dedicated and enthusiastic students. Special thanks to all members of the group for their collaboration and for creating a welcoming and productive environment during this UTCJ-UACJ collaboration.

August 4, 2025

A few days ago, the Delfín Research Summer Program came to a close, marking the end of a rewarding experience for three visiting students: Maleny from the Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías (CUCEI) at the Universidad de Guadalajara, and Angélica and Heilyn from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Cali, Colombia.

During their stay, they worked on projects focused on the encapsulation of bioactive compounds, controlled release, and drug delivery systems applied to leukemia treatment. Beyond gaining hands-on experience in experimental techniques, they shared their culture, collaborated closely with students from UACJ and UTCJ, and explored several spots around Jtown.

We sincerely thank them for their enthusiasm and commitment to science. At the #NanomedicineUACJ group, we are always excited to host and collaborate with young women scientists dedicated to research. 💡🔬
#WomenInSTEM #YourTimeIsNow

Watch the videos of their experience here:

2025 Delfín Research Summer

August 25, 2025

Dr. Karen Araceli Ontiveros Vázquez, Director of the National System of Researchers (SNII), recently presided over the “Recognition of Research Merit UACJ | SNII 2025” event, organized by the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (Dirección General de Investigación y Transferencia Tecnológica). The ceremony celebrated outstanding scientific contributions by UACJ researchers and highlighted the university’s sustained commitment to research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.

During the program, Dr. Ontiveros delivered remarks underscoring the vital role of research in advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing complex local and global challenges. The event showcased exemplary projects and achievements across multiple disciplines, while reinforcing UACJ’s dedication to nurturing talented investigators and strengthening links with national research networks.

The Dirección General de Investigación y Transferencia Tecnológica coordinated the ceremony as part of its ongoing efforts to recognize scholarly merit and promote a research culture that inspires future generations of scientists.

March 26, 2025

Dr. Christian Chapa has been named an Outstanding Reviewer for 2024 by IOP Publishing — an award that recognises the quality, quantity and timeliness of peer‐review contributions for their journals.

This distinction highlights the importance of service to the scholarly community, beyond one’s own research and teaching. As a member of the academic staff at Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, I remain committed to advancing rigorous and ethical peer review, supporting scientific excellence, and contributing to our institutional mission of knowledge dissemination and innovation.

Dr. Chapa say "I extend my gratitude to the editorial teams of IOP Publishing for this recognition, to my colleagues for their continuous collaboration, and to our students — this achievement reflects our shared dedication to scholarship.

I look forward to continuing to engage in peer review, mentoring junior researchers, and further promoting the values of academic integrity and excellence within our university and beyond."

Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2024

January 27, 2025

🌟 We start this 2025 positioning UACJ in international science with a contribution in a book on polymeric biomaterials 📚🌍.

In the #NanomedicineUACJ group we continue to drive the generation and application of knowledge through research projects and scientific publications. This 2025 we start it with enthusiasm by announcing a chapter in a book edited and published by Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials, Elsevier: 📚 “Hybrid Polymeric Systems for Biomedical Applications”.

Our chapter “Hybrid polymeric polymeric systems: design, biomedical applications, opportunities, challenges, and future perspectives”, addresses the design and opportunities for hybrid polymeric systems in biomedical applications, highlighting challenges, advances and innovations in biocompatibility and performance.

➡️Conoce the chapter here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780443155642000020

💪 We continue working to position UACJ as a national and international reference. 🌎

#delaUACJpara el mundo #NanomedicineUACJ