"Science moves forward not when you are right, but when you are proven wrong"

Cit. James D. Watson

With over a decade of research experience across Europe, I have dedicated my career to understand the molecular mechanisms behind cellular migration, tumor metabolism, and oncogenic signaling, while also developing novel therapeutic strategies. My doctoral research focused into the effects of mutant p53 proteins on metabolic pathways, significantly advancing our understanding of chemoresistance and tumor progression. I subsequently investigated potential therapies for specific cancer types and led the development of innovative nanomaterials for nucleic acid delivery to cancer cells. My recent work has explored metabolic plasticity in cancer, uncovering important insights into the role of oncogenic biomarkers in the autophagy process. Currently, at Complutense University of Madrid, I am focused on analyzing the impact of mutant p53 on therapy responses and elucidating the mechanisms involved. Additionally, I am developing personalized therapies that target critical oncogenic signaling pathways.

Academic & work position

2023  - Ongoing

Faculty of Biology, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

Ramón y Cajal contract / Assistant Professor 

2022  - 2023

Faculty of Chemistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

"Maria Zambrano" contract / Senior Postdoct

2021  - 2022

Lyon Cancer Research Center & University of Lyon 1 "Claude Bernard", Lyon, France

Postdoctoral contract

2018  - 2020

Institute IMDEA Nanoscience 

Postdoctoral contract

2017  - 2018

Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

Postdoctoral Fellowship "Fondo Gianesini-University of Verona"

2014  - 2016

School of Medicine, University of Verona, Italy

Predoctoral Fellowship / PhD Student

2012  - 2013

Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research, Madrid, Spain

Visiting Student & Research Fellow

Academic Formation

2016

University of Verona

PhD in Molecular Biomedicine (24/05/2017)

Thesis title: Mutant p53 proteins alter signaling pathways involved in autophagy and redox regulation in cancer cells

2013

University of Parma, Italy

MSc in Molecular Biology

2010

University of Parma, Italy

BSc in Biotechnology