La ciencia conectando hormonas, microbiota y salud
HORMOBIOME lidera la próxima era en la investigación del microbioma hormonal, definiendo cómo las interacciones hormonales con la microbiota influyen en los resultados de salud. Nuestros innovadores descubrimientos están estableciendo nuevos estándares en medicina de precisión, abriendo vías transformadoras para diagnósticos dirigidos y terapias personalizadas.
Meet the Team
HORMOBIOME advances global health by deeply understanding hormone-microbiome interactions in areas like aging, fertility, and autoimmune disorders. We foster innovative diagnostics and therapies by integrating endocrinology, gynecology, dentistry, microbiology, biotechnology, and molecular biology. Upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethics, our work strives to improve patient care, prevent disease, and enhance quality of life.
Principal Investigator
Aurea Simon-Soro, DMD, PhD
Passionate about exploring how microorganisms adapt and respond to the hormonal environment throughout our lives. Outside the lab, I enjoy running and photography.
Dentist Scientist
Victoria Areal Quecuty, DMD, PhD
I uncover how sex hormones shape oral health. Outside of research, I love traveling, discovering new cultures and embracing nature.
Dental Student
Ángela de la Cruz Gándara Álvarez
Motivated by learning and delving deeper into the world of microbiota. My hobbies include enjoying nature, reading, and traveling.
Researcher
Maria J. Rus, DMD, PhD
Fascinated by the complexities of the human body, I apply bioinformatics to study how microorganisms impact our health. Beyond science, I love cooking and mystery novels.
PhD Student. Health Sciences Program
Maria R. Nieto, DMD
Menopause clinical research
Health Engineer. MSc Student
Kristina Lacasta López
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.
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
Cristiane Cantiga-Silva, DMD, PhD
Fascinated by the connection between oral health and overall well-being, I investigate 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.
Nuestros colaboradores
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
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