Maria Luisa Sanchez Ferrer

Maria Luisa Sanchez Ferrer is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, affiliated with the Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her research focuses on reproductive health, particularly pelvic floor disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and gynecological pathologies. She leads the 'Gynecology, Obstetrics and Human Reproduction' research group.

She earned her PhD in 2005 with a thesis titled Aportaciones al conocimiento de la embriología de la vagina, supervised by Dr. Pedro Acién Álvarez and Dr. Francisco José Sánchez del Campo. Her work spans clinical and experimental studies, including surgical techniques for pelvic organ prolapse, endometriosis, and environmental influences on pregnancy outcomes (e.g., the NELA cohort studies).

Key research themes include maternal-fetal medicine, neonatal health, and innovative anatomical training methods using Thiel-embalmed cadavers. She has contributed to understanding polyamine roles in pregnancy, vitamin metabolism, and the microbiome of female reproductive tracts. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking basic science to clinical practice.

Notable projects include randomized trials comparing sacropexy vs. lateral suspension for prolapse repair, studies on caffeine's inverse association with PCOS, and investigations into bisphenol A's epigenetic effects during gestation.