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Professor Alberto Sanz Montero is a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Molecular Biosciences. He obtained his PhD in Biology from Complutense University of Madrid (2006) and conducted postdoctoral work in Finland under an EMBO fellowship. He established his lab via an ERC Starting Grant (2010) and was promoted to Professor at Newcastle University (2019) before joining Glasgow (2020). Funding sources include BBSRC, Wellcome Trust, and institutional support.
His research focuses on mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mtROS) as regulators of lifespan and cellular homeostasis. Key questions include: How do mitochondria communicate with the rest of the cell? Why does this communication fail during aging? How can mtROS be harnessed therapeutically to combat age-related diseases? His lab employs strategic collaborations and Drosophila models to explore mitochondrial redox signaling, genetic/epigenetic mechanisms of aging, and technologies to manipulate mitochondrial function.
The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in mitochondrial function, redox signaling, and aging mechanisms, with specific subfields like mitochondrial complex I dynamics, inflammasome regulation, autophagy, and ROS-dependent stress adaptation. Collaborative work spans Drosophila models, NLRP3 inhibition, and therapeutic interventions for progeroid syndromes.
Scientific Awards & Grants
- ERC Starting Grant (2010)
- Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship (2018, 2020-2024)
- EMBO Long-Term Fellowship (2007-2009)
- Academy of Finland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2011)
- Academy of Finland Research Fellow (2012-2014)
- BBSRC Senior Research Fellowship (2022-2024)
His laboratory investigates mitochondrial homeostasis, ROS signaling, and age-related disease prevention, with funding from BBSRC and Wellcome Trust. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Frontiers in Physiology and Free Radical Biology and Medicine.
