Joshua Torres

Joshua Torres is a Postdoctoral Researcher (Research Fellow) in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing within the Molecular Cardiology and Membrane Proteins research group. His work bridges cardiovascular molecular mechanisms and marine toxin biochemistry.

His research focuses on marine-derived bioactive compounds, particularly exploring toxin-based mechanisms in cone snails and sea urchins for applications in neuropeptide discovery and membrane protein interactions. Key interests include molecular cardiology pathways, membrane protein dynamics, and evolutionary adaptations in marine venoms for therapeutic development.

Torres' recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory in marine natural products research, with high-impact contributions to Science Advances, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. His work demonstrates expertise in connecting venom biochemistry to neuropharmacological applications, particularly through innovative approaches to peptide hormone identification and pigment biosynthesis.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials.

Advising and Grants: No student supervision or grant funding details provided in available records.

Labs and Teams: Actively contributes to the Molecular Cardiology and Membrane Proteins group at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Biomedical Sciences, focusing on structural and functional analysis of cardiac membrane proteins alongside marine toxin characterization.