{"id":2535,"date":"2026-06-05T13:17:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanosmartlab.cnr.it\/?p=2535"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:46:10","slug":"bryan-guilcapi-presents-advanced-smart-sers-nanobiosensors-at-the-annual-cnr-dsftm-congress-in-rome-%f0%9f%94%ac%e2%9c%a8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanosmartlab.cnr.it\/?p=2535","title":{"rendered":"Bryan Guilcapi Presents Advanced Smart SERS Nanobiosensors at the Annual CNR-DSFTM Congress in Rome \ud83d\udd2c\u2728"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On June 4, our researcher Bryan Guilcapi<\/strong> successfully represented our laboratory at the prestigious Annual Congress of the Department of Physical Sciences and Technologies of Matter (Cnr-Dsftm)<\/strong>, held at the headquarters of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the core theme \u201cDal PNRR all\u2019impatto: infrastrutture, competenze e visione\u201d<\/em> (From PNRR to Impact: Infrastructure, Skills, and Vision), this high-level event gathers leading minds from across the scientific community to discuss how to transform extraordinary PNRR funding into long-lasting technological and scientific capabilities for the upcoming decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within this strategic framework, Bryan Guilcapi delivered an outstanding 15-minute conference titled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Plasmonic SERS Nanobiosensors for Ultrasensitive and Automated Detection of Shiga Toxin Variants: From Rigid and Flexible Gold Nanostructures to Intelligent Point-of-Care Diagnostics”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

During his presentation, Guilcapi showcased the revolutionary milestones achieved by our research group under the umbrella of the SENSOSTEC (PRIN2022) project<\/strong>. He demonstrated how leveraging plasmonic nanotechnology (SERS) combined with Artificial Intelligence algorithms allows a seamless transition from the fundamental physics of metasurfaces straight into automated, ultra-sensitive medical diagnostics tailored for Point-of-Care applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Impact and Reflections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The talk highlighted the true essence of the PNRR-funded initiatives, emphasizing that their greatest legacy is not just state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, but the highly skilled human network trained to tackle critical global health challenges. As Bryan emotionalized at the conclusion of his speech:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“In questi ULTIMI anni, con il progetto SENSOSTEC, siamo passati dalla fisica fondamentale delle metasuperfici all’intelligenza artificiale applicata alla clinica. Non abbiamo solo pubblicato articoli. Abbiamo costruito i mattoni per una nuova era della medicina: veloce, ultrasensibile e accessibile. Il nostro obiettivo \u00e8 semplice: fare in modo che un paziente non debba pi\u00f9 aspettare giorni per una diagnosi. La luce pu\u00f2 salvare vite.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Special Acknowledgments:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the co-authors and researchers whose hard work and absolute dedication made this breakthrough possible: Alessia Milano, Amalia D’Avino, Domenico Sagnelli, Massimo Rippa, and Valentina Marchesano<\/strong>. And all institutions that support us. We also sincerely acknowledge the essential financial backing of the European Union via NextGenerationEU \/ PRIN2022<\/em> funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, we dedicate a profound and heartfelt acknowledgment to our group leader and coordinator, Dr. Lucia Petti<\/strong><\/sup>. Her brilliant scientific vision, unwavering leadership, constant support, and management expertise have been the true engine driving this team forward, making it possible for this cutting-edge research to transform into a tangible, life-saving impact for society. Congratulations to the entire team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch the presentation :<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n