Dr Sergio Pedraza Arevalo
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research interests
- Cell Biology
Contact details
Biography
Sergio completed his BSc in Biology (2014), and Masterís in Translational Biomedical Research, both from the University of Córdoba, Spain. In 2020, Sergio obtained his PhD in Biomedicine, focused on finding new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for endocrine-related tumours. During his PhD, he did three short-term stays at QMUL in London, Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, and Université Livre de Bruxelles, he developing his skills in endocrinology and development. Currently, he studies the importance of the environment during beta cells differentiation, as well as the physical cues that determine it.
Research
Sancho Lab
Our main goal in the Sancho lab is to decipher the fundamental regulatory networks involved in pancreatic cell fate decisions using adult and iPSCs derived organoids, and to apply this knowledge to new strategies in regenerative medicine for diabetes.
Research
Sancho Lab
Our main goal in the Sancho lab is to decipher the fundamental regulatory networks involved in pancreatic cell fate decisions using adult and iPSCs derived organoids, and to apply this knowledge to new strategies in regenerative medicine for diabetes.