Meet the Team
HORMOBIOME brings together an interdisciplinary research team spanning microbiology, bioinformatics, dentistry, clinical sciences and data analysis. The team includes postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates and early-career scientists working collaboratively across experimental and computational approaches to address complex questions at the hormone–microbiome interface.
HormoBiome
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Associate Professor. University of Seville (Spain)
Aurea Simon-Soro, DMD, PhD
Leads HORMOBIOME by defining conceptual and quantitative frameworks at the hormone–microbiome interface. Her research integrates microbial ecology, hormonal biology and data-driven approaches to understand how hormone-microbiome interactions shape health trajectories.
Building on domain expertise in oral and mucosal microbiomes, her work is not limited to a single anatomical niche, focusing instead on generalizable principles relevant to women’s health and complex disease contexts.
Postdoctoral Team
Postdoctoral Researcher
Cristiane Cantiga-Silva, DMD, PhD
Fascinated by how the oral microbiota influences systemic diseases. My goal is to understand the mechanisms linking our oral microbiome to the health of the entire body. Beyond science, I enjoy gardening and running.
Periodontist
Ángela Fernández de Velasco Tarilonte, DDS, PhD
Enthusiast of the world of surgery and periodontics. I love working daily with patients, seeing how science and research can improve their quality of life. Beyond science, I love reading, hiking and travelling.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Carolina Haber Florencio, DMD, MS, PhD
I am a dentist and researcher with a multidisciplinary background in periodontology, neuroscience, and cellular biology. I am passionate about integrating clinical experience with patient-centered research to improve oral health and reduce health disparities. Beyond science, I enjoy oil painting, hiking, and reading.
PhD Students
PhD Student. Computer Science Program
Kristina Lacasta López, Health Engineer
Passionate about the intersection of data and healthcare and how data-driven insights can support clinical practice. Outside of work, I enjoy films and creative activities.
PhD Student. Health Sciences Program
Joana Segovia Olmo, M.Sc, M.Ed
I am a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist passionate about direct patient care. In my practice, I primarily accompany women with endometriosis, guiding them through nutritional education and sustainable habit changes with a comprehensive, integrative approach.
I love gastronomy, growing my own food, and the sea.
Technicians
Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory Technician
Débora Lendines Cordero
I’m lucky to work in a field I’m passionate about, research and experimentation. I enjoy exploring the “why” behind each sample, optimizing protocols, and seeing the results. I’m very curious, methodical, and I love learning.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my dog and to travel.
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Bioinformatician. PEJUS7 Program
Alejandro Pérez Recio
Research technician with a background in biochemistry, neuroscience and omics data analysis. I am enthusiastic about using data analysis and bioinformatic approaches to better understand physiological processes. In my free time. I enjoy many different activities, like hiking and running, reading (about all kinds of things!), films, and playing board games with my friends.
Undergraduate Researchers
Dental Student
Nuria Guerra Guillén
Dental hygienist passionate about the clinic, wanting to enter the world of research. My hobbies outside the dental world are paddle tennis and social networks.
Dental Student
Violeta Oliva Palma
Driven by curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, I enjoy exploring new scientific concepts every day. Beyond academics, I love staying active through sports, enjoying time with my friends, and discovering new gastronomy.
Our colaborators
The platform is supported by an international collaborative network of researchers, clinicians and patient associations from Europe, North America, South America and Asia. This network enables integrative research across disciplines and contexts, facilitating the co-development of scientifically robust and socially responsible research questions.
Thuy Do, PhD. Microbiologist. University of Leeds, UK
Jorge Frias-Lopez, PhD. Microbiologist. University of Florida, US
Hyun Koo, DMD, PhD. Oral Microbiologist. University of Pennsylvania, US
José M. Navarro Pando, MD, PhD. Gynecologist. Institute for the Study of the Biology of Human Reproduction (INEBIR). Sevilla, Spain
Ana T. Marcos Parra, PhD. Genetist. Institute for the Study of the Biology of Human Reproduction (INEBIR). Sevilla, España
Pedro Bullón Fernández, MD. Periodoncist. University of Seville, Spain
Juan José Segura Egea, MD. Endodotist. University of Seville, Spain
Daniel M. Lubián, MD, PhD. Gynecologist. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital de Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain
José J. Pérez Venegas, MD, PhD. Rheumatologist. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain
Carmen Domínguez, RN. Nurse. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
Virginia Moreira Navarrete, MD. Rheumatologist. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
Juan Antonio Ortega, CS, PhD. Data Scientist. Dep. Computer Languages and Systems. Universidad de Seville, Sevilla, Spain
Spanish Association of Sjögren (AES). NGO, patient advocacy organization, Spain
Hyo-Jung Oh, CS, Ph. D. Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea
Ana Julia Velez Rueda, PhD. Bioinformatician. National University of Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina