Predoctoral Fellows
Irene González Martínez
Research interests: During my academic training I obtained experience in research in this laboratory due to I did my curricular practices and my final master thesis in there. Throughout this period I learned different techniques that have prepared me to do a PhD in Biomedicine and Biotechnology, taking Myotonic Dystrophy as my subject of study. I have worked in the search of new treatments for this disease in murine model, in Drosophila and in cell culture. Finally, I have experience with molecular biology techniques such as RNA and protein extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, as well as in the manipulation of Drosophila and in vivo mice handling. I consider myself a person with a great capacity for group work and collaboration, eager to learn and overcome the possible challenges that arise during my PhD period. |
Nerea Moreno
I have just finished my master's degree in genetics in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Genetics at the University of Valencia. Currently, I am working in the Laboratory of Translational Genomics, belonging to the ERI Biotecmed of the University of Valencia. I discovered this group in my third year studying Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences where I performed internships in my undergraduate career. All the work and effort during these years resulted in the publication of an article in which I participated (Cerro-Herreros et al. 2018). From this, I also authored a review in the Medical Genetics journal entitled “The silencing of microRNAs improves Myotonic dystrophy phenotypes in mammalian disease models”. Finally, I performed my Final Master Project in the same laboratory continuing this research. I am a passionate and hardworking student with 3 years of experience working in Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Now I am starting my Ph.D. and using my research skills to develop an effective therapy against DM1. I am very committed to this field of study and would like to continue advancing this investigation in order to complement my learning and to be able to dedicate myself to science as a researcher in the future. |
Natalia Mariel Riedel Bistoco
- B.Sc., CAECE University, Buenos Aires Argentina, Biological Sciences
- Ms. Bioinformatics, University Oberta of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
- At present: PhD. University of Valencia, Spain, Biomedicine and Biotecnology.
I initiated my research career in the study of male infertility and the DAZ gene family. In this period, I performed RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, and histological analysis. Afterwards, I worked at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Buenos Aires, in a preclinical study on intestinal inflammation and how stress affects the intestine. In parallel, I studied the extract of the Passiflora caerulea plant to test its effect in the intestine. To the techniques learned, I added Western Blot, HPLC, and PCR analysis.
When I obtained my graduate, I decided to continue my training in Spain, in informatics. This is an essential field, which is constantly booming and helps to complement my previous knowledge. My final work investigated microRNAs (miRNAs) and their relationship with hepatocarcinoma, using text mining in R.
Now I started my PhD. in Dr. Artero’s team, assuming this new challenge with great responsibility and enthusiasm: the study of new therapeutic targets using gapmers against Musashi 2 (MSI2). I hope to continue learning and contribute my bit to investigating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
Anna Colom Rodrigo
I started in the Translational Genomics Group in 2018 as a collaborating student, and here I did my Final Degree and Master’s Projects and I have worked as a laboratory technician. I have also worked in different periods as a laboratory technician in ARTHEx Biotech, the Group’s spin-off, carrying out different research assistance tasks and combining this with my studies. In addition, in 2020 I obtained a Research Initiation Grant from the Information and Promotion Service (Sedi) of the Universitat de València to continue collaborating in the Group in continuity with my Final Degree Project. During these years, I have worked within the framework of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and oligonucleotide-based therapies. Currently, I have just obtained an FPU fellowship (Training of University Teachers) from the Spanish Ministry of Universities to start my PhD with the aim of investigating pathogenesis mechanisms additional to Muscleblind proteins sequestration in Myotonic Dystrophy. |
Rosa Lidia Morejón Estevez
Throughout my career, I have developed different postgraduate activities for my professional growth, such as courses and workshops on various topics that contributed to my knowledge and experience. During the academic year 2021 -2022, I practised in the laboratory of Biopathology, Department of Pathology, within the Central Nervous System Tumors Research Group at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia. I collaborated in the molecular, cellular, and genetic study of glioblastoma. This training included laboratory work and training activities that ensured the acquisition of solid laboratory competencies in cell culture techniques, immunopathology, molecular biology and metabolomics. Nowadays, I started my PhD project in Dr. López-Castel's team titled "Identification and validation of enhancers of the therapeutic activity of oligonucleotides for Myotonic Dystrophy type I. |