Miriam Balastegui Alarcon

Miriam Balastegui Alarcon serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Cell Biology and Histology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, specializing in reproductive cell biology and embryonic development research.

Education

• Doctorate (PhD) from University of Murcia (2023) with thesis: "Functional Implications of Oviductin Protein in Fertility and Embryonic Development in Golden Hamster and Rabbit Using CRISPR-Cas9 Technology"

Research Focus

Her work centers on mammalian reproductive mechanisms, employing CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing to investigate oviductin's role in fertilization and early embryogenesis. Current research examines molecular pathways in gametogenesis and embryonic viability using rodent models, with emphasis on translational applications for fertility science.

Research Affiliations

• Primary member of "Gametogenesis, Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development" research group
• Former contributor to "Integración Morfofuncional de Células y Tejidos" group