معرفی
Victoria Menendez Benito is a Lecturer at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet (KI). Her work integrates cell and molecular biology research with biomedical education.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Karolinska Institutet (2006)
- MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oviedo (2000)
- MSc in Chemistry, University of Oviedo (1998)
Research Focus: Investigates fundamental mechanisms of cell division, chromosome congression, and protein inheritance using budding yeast as a model organism. Combines classical genetics, fluorescence microscopy, and cell biology techniques to study:
- Molecular roles of Bik1/CLIP-170 in chromosome segregation
- Spindle pole body (SPB) asymmetries and post-translational modifications
- Protein inheritance patterns during asymmetric cell division via RITE methodology
Scientific Contributions: 11 major publications spanning proteasome function, organelle inheritance, and aging research. Key trends include proteotoxic stress responses, ubiquitin-proteasome system dynamics, and mitotic spindle regulation in yeast.
Teaching Expertise: Educator in biomedical programs, directing Bachelor-level courses and contributing to PhD training in cell cycle biology and microscopy techniques. Supervised 2 PhD and 4 master theses, emphasizing active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative instruction.
Grants: Active research funded by Karolinska Institutet, Swedish Foundations for Strategic Research and International Cooperation, and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2003-2024).
