Celia Piñeiro Silva

Celia Piñeiro Silva is a Research Fellow at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Physiology. Her research focuses on the Physiology of Reproduction, particularly in the genetic modification of porcine embryos using CRISPR/Cas9 and related techniques. She explores methods like electroporation and lipofection to enhance gene editing efficiency in livestock, with applications in biomedical research and agricultural biotechnology.

Her work emphasizes optimizing protocols for porcine oocyte manipulation, including parthenogenetic activation and zona pellucida integrity maintenance. Key areas include evaluating reagents (e.g., aphidicolin) and techniques (e.g., microinjection) to improve embryo quality and genetic modification outcomes. She also investigates fertility in genetically modified animals and cryopreservation of fibroblasts from valuable livestock.

Notable contributions include advancements in CRISPR-Cas9 delivery systems for livestock, knock-out models (e.g., Calpain-3), and insights into cytokine effects on in vitro embryo development. While no formal awards are listed, her publications reflect a strong focus on translating genetic tools into practical applications for biomedical and agricultural challenges.

Though no grants or students are explicitly mentioned, her research aligns with broader efforts in gene editing for livestock improvement and disease modeling. She collaborates within the Physiology of Reproduction research group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of veterinary science and biotechnology.