Isabel Casas Roqueta

Isabel Casas Roqueta is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at the Universitat de Girona, with additional teaching roles at the Universitat de Barcelona. She is a scientific illustrator and member of the Grup de Recerca en Biotecnologia de la Reproducció Animal i Humana.

Research Focus: Her work centers on cellular biology and swine reproduction, particularly spermology and cryopreservation of germ cells. This includes studies on

• Sperm membrane fluidity under cold storage
• Dietary interventions to improve sperm freezability
• Proteomic markers for semen quality
• Optimization of artificial insemination protocols

Scientific Contributions: She has published 6 first-author articles in high-impact journals like Theriogenology and Animal Reproduction Science, with a total of 20 publications in the first quartile. Her research spans

• Cryopreservation techniques
• Sperm quality assessment
• Swine reproductive performance
• Proteomic analysis of sperm cells

Awards & Recognition:

• AQUS accreditation as lecturer
• 5 triennia recognized as associate professor
• Expertise in cryopreservation and reproductive biotechnology