Researcher at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) with training at the Cajal Institute and international experience at the NIH (USA) and the University of London. Currently a Staff Scientist at the CIB Margarita Salas, her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly retinal disorders, and the development of neuroprotective therapies. She is Co-Principal Investigator in several national and collaborative research projects. She has published numerous scientific articles, co-founded a biotechnology company, and participated in industry-sponsored research contracts. She holds one granted patent and another pending, both aimed at cellular and retinal therapies.