Best Scientific Contribution Award for Advancing Polyphenols in Oncotherapy at Polyphenols Applications 2024
Prof. José M. Estrela from the University of Valencia has received the Best Scientific Contribution Award at Polyphenols Applications 2024 for his research on “Polyphenols in Oncotherapy: Moving Forward from the Bench to Clinical Applications.” His work addresses the challenge of polyphenols' poor bioavailability in vivo and their potential in cancer treatment.
While polyphenols demonstrate significant anti-cancer effects in preclinical studies—such as inducing cell cycle arrest and inhibiting angiogenesis—issues like limited absorption hinder their clinical application. Prof. Estrela highlights innovative delivery systems, including nanoparticles and liposomes, to enhance bioavailability and efficacy.
About Prof. Estrella
As a professor of physiology and director of the Cell Pathophysiology Unit at the University of Valencia, as well as research director at Scientia BioTech, Prof. Estrela is pioneering new anti-cancer strategies that integrate polyphenols for improved therapeutic outcomes. Congratulations to Prof. Estrela on this well-deserved recognition!