Mauro Gisbert is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and the Conway Institute at University College Dublin. His current research is focused on understanding the remarkable regenerative capabilities of immature cartilage and utilizing this knowledge to develop innovative solutions for cartilage repair in adults. This research is driven by the urgent need for improved treatments for articular cartilage injuries, as current methods and regeneration techniques have shown limited progress considering the growing incidence of osteoarthritis. Dr Gisbert is funded by the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme.

Before joining University College Dublin in 2023, Mauro held a research position in the Chemical Engineering Department at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain. During this period, he successfully completed his Ph.D., titled “Ultrasound-assisted extraction of biopolymers from Ascophyllum nodosum brown seaweeds: Bioactivity and enzyme inhibition of phlorotannins assessment.” His doctoral research focused on characterizing seaweed aqueous extracts enriched with polyphenols and evaluating their inhibitory effects on digestive enzymes, namely glucosidase and amylase. The aim was to explore their potential as food additives in gluten-free products, acting as antioxidants and controlling agents for enzymatic digestion of starchy-based foods. See Dr Gisbert’s Google Scholar page here.