Contrasting evolutionary dynamics in the tropics: ?splendid isolation? vs. ?magnificent desolation? in the Neotropical and Afrotropical floras

Unravelling the taxonomy and systematics of Collemopsidiales to understand the role of convergence evolution in the diversification of marine lichens

Understanding syngameons. Phylogenomics of the third richest Iberian plant genus in endemic species (Armeria, Plumbaginaceae)

Evolution in the genus Aphanomyces (Oomycota): phylogenies, host specialization, and reconstruction of parasitism.

Dissecting a hotspot of paleo- and neoendemism of vascular plants: from spatial phylogenetics to population genomics

Pancreatic islets and stem cells

Research group included in Stem Cell Department (CABIMER). The activities of the group fit with the strategic plans and field of interest of the…

Cell Differentiation Laboratory

1. Role of SUMO and SUMO proteases in differentiation, cell viability and cancer 2. BET proteins in cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases

Pancreatic Islet development and Regeneration Unit/Laboratory of Aging Biology (PIDRU LAB)

The long-term research goal of the PIDRU team is to translate our understanding of fundamental molecular mechanisms of pancreatic islet physiology to…

Genomic Instability/mRNP Biogenesis

The key role of genome instability in tumorigenesis and a number of rare cancer-prone genetic diseases, as well as its potential risks in stem cell…

Epigenetics and Gene Expression

Research lines: -Chromatin Remodeling and Gene expression -Cancer epigenetics -Epigenetic changes during cell differentiation and development