Marta Martin Flix

Marta Martin Flix is a Researcher in the Department of Cellular Biology, Physiology and Immunology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Her research focuses on DNA damage response, genome integrity, and cellular aging, particularly in the context of reproductive health and age-related DNA repair defects. She has led and contributed to multiple projects funded by institutions like Dexeus Mujer Foundation and the European Commission.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Cellular Biology (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2008)
• Licentiate in Veterinary Medicine (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 1998)

Research Interests:

Her work explores the molecular mechanisms of DNA repair in aged cells, the impact of aging on genomic stability, and the effects of environmental pollutants (e.g., microplastics) on reproductive health. Key topics include double-strand breaks, telomere biology, and the role of epigenetic factors like H4K16 acetylation.

Recent Projects:

• Principal Investigator: 'CARACTERIZACIÓN DE MARCADORES DE INESTABILIDAD GENÓMICA ASOCIADOS A LA EDAD EN CÉLULAS EPITELIALES MAMARIAS HUMANAS' (2017–2019)
• Investigator: 'Microplastics: A threat for mammalian reproduction?' (2023–2025)

Publications:

Her recent work includes studies on HIV and aging, DNA repair mechanisms in aged cells, and the implications of unresolved DNA damage in mammary epithelial cells.