CARMEN SARA HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ

Carmen Sara Hernández Rodríguez is a faculty member at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Department of Microbiology A. She is part of the CPB Biotechnological Pest Control research group and the University Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (BIOTECMED), where her work focuses on microbial biotechnology and biological pest management.

Education:

• PhD in Microbiology from Universitat de València (2005)

Her research interests lie at the intersection of microbiology and agricultural biotechnology, particularly in understanding the mechanisms of Bacillus thuringiensis toxins and their interactions with insect receptors, contributing to the development of eco-friendly pest control strategies. This work spans microbial physiology, molecular entomology, and biopesticide design.

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Dr. Hernández has contributed to research supervision and collaborative projects within her research group. While specific grants or funded projects are not detailed, her affiliation with BIOTECMED suggests involvement in competitive research initiatives. She completed her doctoral thesis under the supervision of Dr. Juan Ferré Manzanero, a recognized expert in insecticidal toxins.

She is actively involved in the CPB Biotechnological Pest Control research group, which focuses on developing sustainable biological methods for pest management using microbial agents, particularly Bacillus thuringiensis strains and their genetic optimization.