I finished my studies as a Technician in Pathology and Cytology in June 2001. Since then I have been working as a laboratory technician in different research areas at several institutions. In all of them I have performed tasks common to research laboratories in addition to the specific techniques of each research line.
I have worked in the Developmental Biology laboratory, led by Prof. María Ángeles Ros (University of Cantabria, 2001-2003), in the Molecular Biology laboratory of the Hematology Service of Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, led by Dr. Marta Albajar (2003-2008). In the Intergenomics group, led by Prof. Fernando de la Cruz (University of Cantabria, 2008-2013 and 2017-2019. 2021). In the biotechnological company StemVital S.L. (2019-2020). I joined the Micromanufacturing Service (SMF) of the Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria (responsible: Fernando de la Cruz, 2014-2017), where I am currently working at the facility 2021 to 2024.
Environmental microbiomes and RNA biotechnology (EMiR)
Research lines
- Vertically-transmitted core seed endophytes co-evolution mechanisms with their host
- Functional dynamics, genomics, RNomics and structure of the seed symbiotic microbiome.
- Breeding of plant biostimulants based on portable plant growth promoting traits.
- Development of environmental-friendly solutions to prevent or treat the emerging global pest Xylella fastidiosa.
- Application of targeted control methods against bacterial pathogens, particularly within complex native bacterial communities.
Funding
- SEEDBIOSIS. “Coevolution of the Seed Symbiotic Microbiome with Host Plants”. (PID2024-155420OB-I00). Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. Spanish National Research Plan. IP: Marta Robledo. €137.500
- DEEP-X. “AI-Driven Discovery of Encrypted Endogenous Peptides Targeting the Phytopathogen Xylella fastidiosa.” Proyecto Intramural del MAX-CSIC para el IBBTEC. IP: Marta Robledo. €30.000
- BREED-SAGE. “Bacterial Breeding with Portable Plant Growth Traits for Sustainable Agriculture”. (CPP2022-009595). Public-private collaboration call of the Spanish National Research Plan. Biomar MT-Universidad de Cantabria. IP: Marta Robledo. €311.122
- Ramón y Cajal research award. Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competence. €50.000
- “Microbiología y Genómica de microorganismos de interés biotecnológico” Research contract (Biomar MT-U. de Cantabria contract). €55.000
