Carlos López-Otín

Carlos López-Otín is a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oviedo University since 1987. His research focuses on protease biology and its implications in cancer, aging, and genetic disorders.

• Academy of Europe ID: 1861 (Ordinary Member, Section: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, elected 1998)
• Main Country of Residence: Spain

Research Interests:

• Analysis of tumor progression susceptibility
• Protease inhibition strategies
• Animal models for proteolytic function
• Structural characterization of human proteases
• Genomic instability in premature aging
• Autophagy regulation in tumorigenesis

Scientific Awards:

• Member, Royal Academy of Sciences-Spain
• Member, Academia Europaea
• Santiago Ramon y Cajal National Award
• Carmen and Severo Ochoa Award
• King Jaime I Basic Research Award
• FEBS Silver Jubilee Prize