معرفی
Lara Nonell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia and Head of the Bioinformatics Unit. She holds a Doctorate in Biomedicine from Pompeu Fabra University (2019) and has expertise in bioinformatics, cancer diagnostics, and multiomics data analysis. Her research focuses on developing computational methods for biomarker identification and cancer progression modeling.
Education
- Doctorate in Biomedicine, Pompeu Fabra University (2019)
- MSc in Information Technology Management, La Salle Ramon Llull University (2000)
- Bachelor’s in Mathematics, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1996)
Research Interests
Dr. Nonell’s work integrates machine learning, bioinformatics pipelines, and multiomics data to drive precision oncology. Key areas include:
- Biomarker development for cancer diagnostics
- Epithelial-mesenchymal transition mechanisms in metastasis
- Gene expression profiling in leukemias and lymphomas
- Systems biology approaches to comorbidities like diabetes and cancer
Publications
Her 20+ peer-reviewed articles (2019-2023) span oncology, immunology, and bioinformatics. Recent work includes:
- Epigenetic drivers of hepatoblastoma progression
- MYC-driven gene signatures in melanoma prognosis
- MicroRNA regulation in cutaneous lymphomas
Grants & Labs
Leads the Bioinformatics Unit supporting VHIO research. Collaborations include multi-institutional projects in Barcelona’s biomedical ecosystem. No specific grants mentioned in the text.
