Montserrat Llagostera Casas

Montserrat Llagostera Casas is a Professor in the Department of Genetics and Microbiology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). She has been actively engaged in research since the 1980s, focusing on bacteriophage biology, antibiotic resistance, and microbial pathogenesis. Her work addresses global health challenges such as combating Salmonella infections and developing phage-based therapies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, UAB (1983)
• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences, UAB (1976)

Research Interests:

• Bacteriophage-host interactions
• Phage therapy development
• Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
• Salmonella pathogenesis in poultry

Recent Projects:

• CHARACTERIZATION OF BOTH SALMONELLA INFANTIS FROM SPANISH POULTRY AND BACTERIOPHAGES FOR DEVELOPING TAILORED PHAGE THERAPIES (2024–2028)
• PHAGEs_SI: Phage-based solutions to combat Salmonella Infantis in poultry production (2024–2025)

Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, though her work has received funding from institutions like Fundació La Marató de TV3 and the EU (e.g., MULTIPLIERS project).

Labs & Collaborations: Previously directed the Biological Laboratory at Hoechst Ibérica, S.A. (1976–1981). Current collaborations include projects on antimicrobial surfaces and phage resistance mechanisms.