Miguel A. Aranda

Dr. Miguel A. Aranda is a Research Professor at CEBAS-CSIC (Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura), part of Spain's National Research Council (CSIC). With a career spanning over two decades at CSIC since 1999, he leads the Plant Virology research group in Murcia and maintains significant international connections through sabbaticals at institutions like UC Berkeley and UC Davis.

His research focuses on genetic resistance to plant viruses and cap-independent translation mechanisms of viral mRNAs. Key areas include viral factories, plant-pathogen interactions, and virus taxonomy. His work bridges fundamental virology with agricultural applications, demonstrated by his founding of the biotech company Abiopep S.L.

Dr. Aranda's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on virus taxonomy, resistance mechanisms against viruses like tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus, and molecular mechanisms of viral protein synthesis. His research shows consistent contributions to understanding plant-virus interactions at the molecular level.

As a respected scholar, he serves as Senior Editor for the Plant-Pathogen Interaction area of Annals of Applied Biology and the Virology area of Molecular Plant Pathology. His international collaborations span numerous institutions, with 460 co-authors globally.

Dr. Aranda's career trajectory shows steady progression from PhD at Polytechnics University of Madrid (1995) through postdoctoral work at John Innes Center, to his current leadership position. His sabbaticals at major research institutions reflect his standing in the international scientific community and commitment to collaborative research.