Welcome to the Molecular Helminthiasis Lab

We are a research group at the Centro Nacional de Microbiología. Our aim is to develop novel methods to diagnose parasitic helminth infections using innovative/multiplexed approaches and characterize vaccine candidates against some of the most important human helminthiases. We also have a focus on understanding host-parasite interactions with an aim to tackle autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

For this purpose we use proteomic and transcriptomic approaches to identify and characterize suitable candidates that are, then, tested using samples from endemic areas. We are also developing in-vitro and in-vivo assays to unravel the immunomodulatory mechanisms of helminths. For more information see Research).

We are located at Centro Nacional de Microbiología at the Majadahonda campus, where other groups working on other infectious diseases (i.e. viruses, bacteria, funghi) as well as on rare diseases, chronic diseases and immunology are based. This multidisciplinary campus offers a great way of exchanging ideas and knowledge between groups.

We always look for passionate new PhD students, Postdocs, and Master students to join the team (more info) !

We are grateful for funding from Acción Estratégica de Salud Intramural from ISCIII, from CIBERinfecc, from the [Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación] (https://www.ciencia.gob.es/) and from the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) from the UE and the CAM