Leyre Bento De Miguel

Leyre Bento De Miguel serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, teaching Hematology to 5th-year medical students and Molecular Oncology in the Biomedical Research Master's program. She concurrently works as a Specialist Physician in Hematology and Hemotherapy at Son Espases University Hospital in Palma since 2013.

Education:

• MD, University of Navarra (2002-2008)
• Residency in Hematology and Hemotherapy, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid (2009-2013)
• PhD, University of the Balearic Islands (2019, Outstanding Cum Laude)

Her research focuses on hematological malignancies, with expertise spanning molecular oncology mechanisms, bone marrow transplantation protocols, and lymphoma treatment strategies. As an active member of the Hematological Neoplasms Research Group at IdISBa, she integrates clinical practice with translational research to advance blood cancer therapies.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Cum Laude doctoral thesis

Dr. Bento De Miguel has tutored hematology residents at Son Espases University Hospital since 2017 and delivers continuing education courses in hematology. She holds leadership roles in professional societies including Secretary of the Balearic Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy, while contributing to national research networks GETH and GELTAMO focused on transplantation and lymphoma.