Ana Isabel Rojas González

Ana Isabel Rojas González is a Full Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering at Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Her research focuses on the intersection of molecular biology, nutrition science, and diabetes, particularly investigating the role of transcription factors like GATA4 in liver fibrosis, pancreatic development, and metabolic regulation. She leads the NUTRITION AND DIABETES research group.

• University: Universidad Pablo de Olavide
• Department: Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering
• Research Group: Nutrition and Diabetes

Education:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Seville (2001)
• Thesis: Mechanisms of regulation of shsp gene expression during embryonic development

Ana's research spans developmental gene regulation, metabolic diseases, and dietary interventions. Her work on GATA4 and GATA6 transcription factors explores their roles in pancreas specification, beta-cell function, and liver fibrosis mechanisms. She also investigates how maternal diets (e.g., olive oil) influence offspring metabolic health through epigenetic pathways.

Research Trends:
Her publications highlight transcriptional control of organogenesis, environmental impacts on glucose homeostasis (e.g., malathion exposure), and therapeutic potential of nuclear receptors (e.g., LRH-1) in islet survival. Recent studies focus on intergenerational metabolic programming and antidiabetic agents targeting signaling pathways.

Labs & Teams:
She contributes to the NUTRITION AND DIABETES research group and collaborates on doctoral programs in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, and Health Sciences.