EU MSCA “Program-Material”

Conventional nanomaterials often function passively, transmitting signals to biological targets without dynamic feedback. In contrast, biological systems rely on molecular interactions and adaptive responses, ensuring precise control. Program-Material integrates synthetic biology and nanotechnology to introduce bio-based control over nanomaterial behavior, allowing proteins to regulate structure, function, and activity dynamically.

By leveraging the natural capabilities of proteins—such as selective binding and enzymatic catalysis—we aim to design hybrid nanostructures with programmable structural, functional, and spatiotemporal properties. These smart materials hold immense potential for targeted drug delivery, molecular diagnostics, and adaptive therapeutic platforms.