Andrea del Valle

About Me

I am a dedicated and experienced scientist specializing in nanotechnology research and pharmaceutical drug development. I develop innovative therapies for cancer and metabolic diseases. My primary focus is on translating cutting-edge research into practical industry applications.

Education and Professional Development

• 2025-Present: Research affiliated with KISCO. 
• 2023-2025: Post-Doctoral Researcher, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (KIRI grant postdoctoral fellow developing nanotherapeutics for dysfunctional placenta)
• 2021-2023: Post-Doctoral Studies, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (studies on invasion growth patterns of cancer liver metastases)
• 2020-2021: Researcher, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (drug development within a national initiative, responsible for wet-lab drug development and data presentation/marketing)
• 2014-2020: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (Thesis: “Photo-Responsive Metal-Based Nanoparticles for Treatment of Multidrug-resistant Tumors”)
• 2016-2018: Professional Certificate in Genetics and Genomics, Stanford University, USA
• 2010-2014: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Extracurricular Activities

• 2022-2023 Secretary, Swedish Network of Postdoc Association (SNPA), Sweden
• 2020-Present: Active Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Guatemala
• 2022-2023: Chair, Karolinska Institutet Postdoctorate Association (KIPA), Sweden
• 2015-2018: Coordinator and Educator, Advanced Level Biology, Hsinchu International School, Taiwan
• 2014-2016: Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Academic Honors and Awards

• 2022: KI Innovations Start project
• 2019: Outstanding Student Oral Presentation Award, IADDS-BCRS meeting
• 2017: Outstanding Oral Presentation Award, isCEBT meeting, Tohoku University, Japan
• 2015: Outstanding Poster Award, International Symposium on Chemical and Polyscale Technologies, Taiwan
• 2014-2018: National Tsing Hua University International Ph.D. Student Scholarship
• 2014: Taiwan’s Government Academic Award
• 2014: Chapin Forte Award for Scientific Discoveries, Donovan Werke Pharmaceuticals, Guatemala
• 2009-2014: Taiwan Scholarship Award

My research interests are centered on developing novel nanotherapeutics and drug delivery systems to combat cancer and other diseases. I have published extensively in high-impact journals and have contributed to several book chapters. My work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, reflecting my commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

1. Fernández Moro, C., Geyer, N., Harrizi, S. et al. An idiosyncratic zonated stroma encapsulates desmoplastic liver metastases and originates from injured liver. Nat Commun 14, 5024 (2023).
2. Bonilla, K., Romero-Oliva, C. S., Arrechea, S., et al. Engaging the Guatemala Scientific Diaspora: The power of networking and shared learning. Front. Res. Metr.
3. del Valle, A. C., Yeh, C.‐K., Huang, Y.‐F. Near Infrared‐Activatable Platinum‐Decorated Gold Nanostars for Synergistic Photothermal/Ferroptotic Therapy in Combating Cancer Drug Resistance. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2020, 9, 2000864. (Selected as a Cover Page) First Author.
4. del Valle, A. C., Su C.-K., Sun Y.-C., Huang Y.-F. NIR-cleavable drug adducts of gold nanostars for overcoming multidrug-resistant tumors. Biomater. Sci. 8 (7), 1934-1950. First Author.
5. Chang Y.-C., del Valle A. C., Yeh, H.-P., et al. Development of photo-activated ROS-responsive nanoplatform as a dual-functional drug carrier in combinational chemo-photodynamic therapy. Front Chem. 2019;6:647.

Feel free to reach out to me for potential collaborations or professional opportunities. I am always open to discussing innovative ideas and exploring new research avenues.

Fall 2025:
Stem Cells and Organoids Models with Focus on Regenerative Medicine, Karolinska
Institutet, Sweden
Organs on a Chip and Bioreactors, UVG, Guatemala (Course Director)

Spring 2025:

Medical Wearable Devices, UVG, Guatemala (Course Director)

Fall 2024:
Stem Cells and Organoids Models with Focus on Regenerative Medicine, Karolinska
Institutet, Sweden
Organs on a Chip and Bioreactors, UVG, Guatemala (Course Director)

Spring 2024:
Medical Wearable Devices, UVG, Guatemala (Course Director)

Fall 2023:
Glucose Metabolism, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Ergometry and Lactate Analysis, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Stem Cells and Organoids Models, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Organs on a Chip and Bioreactors, UVG, Guatemala (Course Director)

2015-2018:
AP Biology and Science Educator, HIS, Taiwan (Course Director)

2014-2016:
Teaching Assistant, Biochemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan