Raquel Comaposada Baro

Raquel Comaposada Baro serves as a Researcher in the Department of Neuroscience at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (SUND), University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Neuropharm and Genetics research group. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience and genetic approaches to investigate neurological mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.

Her research spans critical areas including:

• Optogenetic manipulation of neuronal circuits
• Pharmacological targeting of pain pathways
• Cholinergic neurodegeneration mechanisms
• Molecular sensor development for neurotransmitter detection
• Cholesterol metabolism in neural contexts
• Genetic models of neurological disorders

Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory in developing precision tools (dual-color optical activation, GRAB sensors) and elucidating molecular pathways in pain and neurodegeneration. Her work consistently employs murine models and integrates cellular, molecular, and behavioral methodologies across high-impact journals like eLife and JCI insight.

Collaborative networks extend across University of Copenhagen departments and international institutions, evidenced by multi-author publications with significant PlumX metrics (e.g., 20+ Mendeley readers for 2025 eLife article). As part of SUND's neuroscience infrastructure, she contributes to Denmark's leadership in neuropharmacological research.