معرفی
Rocío Fuentes Mateos is a researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering in the Molecular Pharmacology department. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through academic research in biomedical sciences.
- Education: PhD in Biosciences (Cum laude, 2021), Master's in Molecular Basis of Cancer (2016), Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2015)
Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms in lung development and disease, with particular expertise in:
- RAS gene regulation in neonatal survival
- Epigenetic modifications in chronic pulmonary diseases
- Macrophage and epithelial cell interactions
- Organoid modeling of respiratory pathologies
Recent publications (2024-2025) address tobacco smoke effects on lung macrophages, RASopathy phenotypes, COPD epigenetic inheritance, epithelial repair mechanisms, and pulmonary fibrosis pathogenesis. Key methodologies include RNA sequencing, mouse models, and organoid cultures.
Scientific awards include:
- Cum laude recognition for PhD dissertation
Current affiliations include international collaborations as evidenced by co-authors from multiple institutions. Research outputs consistently focus on respiratory health and molecular pharmacology, with recent work appearing in journals like American Journal of Physiology, Frontiers in Immunology, and The FASEB Journal.
