Nerea Roher Amentia is an Associate Professor at the IBB-UAB, specializing in Evolutive Immunology and host-pathogen interactions. Her research uses zebrafish and molecular biology approaches to study pathogen recognition and immune modulation. Her work focuses on vaccine development for animal health and the evolution of immune mechanisms in vertebrates.
Pilar Marín Palacios is Full Professor at UCM and Director of the Institute of Applied Magnetism. Her research focuses on magnetic microwires for radar absorption, sensors, and security applications. She has over 150 publications, ~2,700 citations, 20 patent families, and extensive experience leading European and NATO-funded projects.
Miquel Royo is a Tenured Scientist at ICMAB-CSIC, specializing in electronic structure and computational materials science. His research spans nanosemiconductor optoelectronics, phononic and thermal properties, and flexoelectricity, using advanced DFT-based methods. His recent work focuses on spin-lattice dynamics, with multiple publications in high-impact journals.
Alba Garzón Manjón is a researcher at ICN2 and Associate Professor at UAB, specializing in nanoscience and materials characterization for sustainable energy. Her research uses advanced microscopy to study materials at the atomic scale under operating conditions. She also contributes to international collaborations and the training of early-career researchers.
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Ana Victoria Lechuga-Vieco is a Junior Group Leader at IRB Barcelona, where she leads the Mitochondrial Biology and Tissue Regeneration Lab. Her research focuses on mitochondrial biology, immunometabolism, and tissue regeneration, particularly the role of mitochondria in immune responses and stem cell biology. She established her independent group in 2024 and has received several prestigious awards and fellowships, including an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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