Dr Jessica PONTI, European Commission-Joint Research Centre-Ispra-Italy, Italy
Dr. Jessica Ponti is a researcher at the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy 🇪🇺🔬. She earned her Biology degree from the University of Insubria (2001) 🎓🇮🇹, a Master’s in Genetics from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2004) 🇪🇸🧬, and a Ph.D. in Science from the Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix-Namur (2009) 🇧🇪📚. Her expertise includes in vitro systems for cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and nanomaterials 🧪🦠. Since 2015, she has led the TEM and Cryo-TEM facility 🏅🔍. Her research focuses on nanoplastics, their detection in complex matrices, and interactions with biological systems 🌍🛠️.
Publication Profile
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🎓 Education & Academic Journey
Dr. Jessica Ponti is a dedicated researcher at the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy 🇪🇺. She earned her Biology Degree 🎓 from the University of Insubria, Italy, in 2001, followed by a Master’s in Genetics 🧬 from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, in 2004. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Science 🔬 from the Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix-Namur, Belgium, in 2009. With a strong background in genetics and scientific research, she contributes significantly to advancing knowledge and innovation in her field 🌍📚.
Professional Experience
Dr. Jessica Ponti has been a dedicated researcher at JRC Ispra since 2000, officially becoming a researcher in 2006 🔬. Her expertise lies in cutting-edge in vitro 🧫 studies, focusing on cytotoxicity ☠️, neoplastic transformation 🧬, genotoxicity 🧻, and nanomaterial interactions 🏗️. With a deep commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, she explores the effects of various substances at the cellular level, contributing to safer materials and medical applications. Her research plays a crucial role in understanding potential health risks, paving the way for innovative solutions in nanotechnology and toxicology 🏥⚛️.
🧪 Research & Specialization
Dr. Jessica Ponti has been overseeing the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Cryo-TEM facility since 2015 🖥️. Her research focuses on the physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials 🏗️, with a particular emphasis on nanoplastics 🌱. She is dedicated to developing advanced detection methods in complex matrices 🔬 and investigating their interactions with biological systems 🏥. Through her expertise, Dr. Ponti contributes to understanding the impact of nanomaterials on health and the environment 🌍. Her work plays a crucial role in advancing nanotechnology and ensuring the safe application of these materials in various scientific and medical fields 🏅.
Research Focus
Dr. Jessica Ponti’s research focuses on microplastic and nanoplastic contamination, bioaccumulation, and toxicological effects in environmental and biological systems. 🌍🔬 Her work includes detecting microplastics in drinking water 🚰, analyzing nanoplastics in freshwater organisms 🐟, and evaluating microplastic contamination in commercial insect meals 🦗. She also explores the sublethal effects of nano-sized plastics on aquatic species 🦐 and investigates the behavior of food-grade nanoparticles in human digestion 🍽️. Through advanced analytical techniques, she contributes to understanding the environmental and health risks of micro- and nanoplastics, aiding in pollution assessment and regulatory measures. ⚠️📊
Publication Top Notes
- Representative Test Material for Validation of Density Separation as Part of Microplastic Quantification in Drinking Water (🔬💧) – Polymers, 2025 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Exploring Nanoplastics Bioaccumulation in Freshwater Organisms: A Study Using Gold-Doped Polymeric Nanoparticles (🐠🔍) – Nanomaterials, 2025 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Detection of Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Insect Meals (🦗🔬) – Environments, 2024 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Insect Meal: A Valid Analytical Method to Detect It (🍽️🔬) – Preprint, 2024 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Sublethal Effects Induced by Different Plastic Nano-Sized Particles in Daphnia Magna at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations (🦐⚠️) – Environmental Pollution, 2024 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Agglomeration Behavior and Fate of Food-Grade Titanium Dioxide in Human Gastrointestinal Digestion and in the Lysosomal Environment (🍴⚗️) – Nanomaterials, 2023 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Investigating the Cellular Uptake of Model Nanoplastics by Single-Cell ICP-MS (🧫🔬) – Nanomaterials, 2023 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Protein-Corona Formation on Aluminum Doped Zinc Oxide and Gallium Nitride Nanoparticles (🧬⚛️) – Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials, 2022 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- Efficacy, Biocompatibility, and Degradability of Carbon Nanoparticles for Photothermal Therapy of Lung Cancer (🫁🔥) – Nanomedicine, 2021 📄 [Cited by: TBD]
- 44Ti Diffusion Labelling of Commercially Available, Engineered TiO2 and SiO2 Nanoparticles (🔬🧪) – Journal & Year: TBD 📄 [Cited by: TBD]