Ignasi Roig Navarro

Ignasi Roig Navarro is a Professor at the Department of Cellular Biology, Physiology and Immunology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He leads research on meiosis, gametogenesis, and reproductive biology, particularly focusing on mouse and human oocyte development. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

• Education: PhD in Cellular Biology (UAB, 2005), Master's and Degree in Biology (UAB, 1999–2002).
• External Positions: Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2006–2010).

Research interests include meiotic progression, genetic control mechanisms, and reproductive aging. He has led multiple projects, including studies on the impact of COVID-19 on male fertility and functional analysis of mammalian gametogenesis.

Publications span meiotic surveillance, genome inversions in quails, and antioxidant compounds for ovarian reserve preservation. Collaborations involve institutions globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.