ANA DE CASTRO RIOS

Ana de Castro Ríos is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Department of Forensic Sciences, Pathological Anatomy, Gynecology and Obstetrics and Pediatrics, and the Institute of Forensic Sciences "Luis Concheiro" (INCIFOR). She is an active member of the FORTOX (Forensic Toxicology) research group, focusing on advanced analytical methods in toxicology.

Her research interests lie primarily in Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, and Analytical Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on developing and validating LC-MS/MS methods for detecting drugs in alternative biological matrices such as hair, nails, oral fluid, and meconium. Her work bridges clinical and forensic applications, including therapeutic drug monitoring, occupational exposure assessment, drug-impaired driving, and perinatal drug exposure.

The recent trend in her publications (2019–2024) demonstrates a consistent focus on the application of liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for multi-analyte detection in challenging matrices. Her research spans forensic contexts like drug-facilitated crimes and DUID profiling, as well as clinical areas such as immunosuppressant monitoring and neonatal exposure to tobacco and synthetic drugs.

• PhD in Toxicology, University of Santiago de Compostela, 2007

Ana de Castro Ríos has contributed significantly to the validation and application of analytical methods in forensic and clinical toxicology. Her publications reflect active collaboration and leadership in method development, particularly for detecting drugs in keratinous tissues and meconium. There is no mention of grant funding or student supervision in the provided texts. She is involved in research that supports legal and medical investigations through robust analytical science.

She maintains an active research profile with publications up to 2024, indicating ongoing scientific contributions in her field.