Sarah Francoz
Main coordinator
“I first focused on the field of cancer biology, during my PhD in Belgium and my first postdoc at CNIO. Since 2014, I am working on cardiac mouse models at CNIC. I decided to join the PhDay organizing committee 3 years ago, because I am convinced that researchers should foster networking and career development, during all their professional life.”
Fidel Lolo Romero
Scientific Program
“I was born in Madrid in 1983. I studied Biology at University of Alcala de Henares and a master in Molecular Biology. I did my phD with Dr. Moreno Lampaya at CNIO. Since February 2012, I work as a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Miguel Ángel del Pozo, studying how cells transduce external physical cues into signalling pathways.”
José Manuel Alfonso Almazán
Logistics
“I obtained my BSc in biotechnology at Polytechnic University of Valencia in 2014. Then, I moved to Madrid to do my MSc in Pharmacological Research at UAM and joined David Filgueiras’ Lab, where I am currently doing my PhD. I am interested in ion channels, electrophysiology and bioinformatics. I study the regulatory networks and molecular pathways involved in atrial fibrillation and its process of chronification.“
Raquel Rouco
Scientific Program
“I am from Madrid. I started researching on genetics at UCM where I got my BSc in Biology (2013). After that, I joined M. Manzanares’ lab (CNIC) to study the gene regulatory network underlying atrial fibrillation, first during my Master’s project and right now, as a PhD student thanks to FPU fellowship (Supported by MECD).”
Amanda Sánchez López
Logistics
“I graduated in Biotechnology (2013) and I did a Master`s in Molecular Biomedicine. I started in Cigudosa J.C’s Lab at CNIO to perform my undergraduate thesis project and also my Final Master`s project. My main interest is to understand the molecular basis of aging and its relationship with cardiovascular disease thus, I joined Vicente Andrés lab to do my PhD.”
Paula Ortiz Sánchez
Logistics
“Hi! I graduated in Biotechnology in 2013 by the Universidad Pablo de Olavide in Seville. Then I moved to Madrid to study a Master in Molecular Biomedicine. Since 2014, I’m doing my PhD at CNIC studying the role of the splicing factor SRSF3 in heart homeostasis and disease.“
Álvaro Macías Martínez
Scientific Program
“I got my degree in Biology in 2009 and after a Master in Molecular and Cellular Biology I started my PhD in Cardiovascular Electrophysiology as a JAE-predoc. After a short postdoctoral stay in Dr. Catterall’s laboratory, in Seattle, I joined Dr Vicente Andrés’ lab at CNIC to study the electrophysiological alterations in Progeria (HGPS). PhDay is a wonderful chance to know and talk about everything not specified in a book or paper.”
Cristina Rius Leiva
Scientific Program
“I studied Pharmacy at the University of Valencia, where I completed my PhD at the Pharmacology Department at the Medicine Faculty. In 2013 I moved to Madrid, where I started working at the CNIC Molecular and Genetic Cardiovascular Pathophysiology group with Vicente Andres. I am interested in the study of the interactions between leukocytes and the vascular system.“
Álvaro Sahún Español
Scientific Program
“I obtained my BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, 2014) after performing my final degree project in the National Hospital of Norway (Rikshospitalet, Oslo). After that, I came to Madrid and joined the National Center of Cardiovascular Research. My interests are focused on therapeutic approaches for cardiac regeneration after myocardial infarction, specifically boosting a correct revascularization.“
Raquel Toribio Fernández
Scientific Program
“Hi! I obtained my BSc in Biology at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) in 2013. After that, in 2014, I got my Master´s Degree in Genetics and Cellular Biology. Nowadays I am developing my PhD under the supervision of José María González-Granado at CNIC. Our research is focused on studying the role of A-type lamins in the proper behaviour of the immune system“
Antonio Quílez Álvarez
Media management
“I am a Materials Engineer, who is back in Madrid at the Cellomics Unit of CNIC. During my PhD as a Marie Curie fellow of the ITN-Biopol, I am screening the mechanical signaling between cells and the extracellular matrix and how it affects disease progression. Previously, I finished my Master’s in Nanobiotechnology at Aalborg University in Denmark.“
Víctor Fanjul Hevia
Media management
“I am from Oviedo, where I studied Biology and a Master’s in Molecular Oncology. I am currently doing a PhD at the UAM with a “La Caixa” fellowship. I study heart disease in progeria and aging under the supervision of Vicente Andrés (CNIC) and Carlos López-Otín (U. Oviedo). I believe communication, teaching and networking are essential to succeed in science.”
Jesús Victorino Santos
Finances
“Originally from Seville, where I obtained my BSc in Biotechnology at Pablo de Olavide University in 2014. I moved to Madrid to do my MSc in Molecular Biomedicine at Autonomous University of Madrid. I am currently doing my PhD thesis in Miguel Manzanares’ lab (CNIC) thanks to a “La Caixa” fellowship understanding the role of non-coding regulatory regions in biological processes and human diseases.“
Marta Loureiro, Miguel Sánchez and Austin Benn gave advice.