Laura López Galdo
About Laura López Galdo
Laura López Galdo is an Early Stage Researcher at Aix-Marseille University, focusing on the dynamics of parieto-motor networks in non-human primates. She has a background in biomedical engineering and neuroengineering, with previous research experience at the Technical University of Munich and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Laura López Galdo currently serves as an Early Stage Researcher (ESR1) at Aix-Marseille University. She has been part of the In2PrimateBrains project under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions since 2021. Her research primarily investigates layer-specific dynamics of parieto-motor networks during visually-guided arm reaching behavior. This role involves applying advanced methodologies to study neuronal communication in non-human primate brains.
Education and Expertise
Laura López Galdo has a strong educational background in biomedical engineering and neuroengineering. She obtained her Grado en Ingeniería from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education at Technische Universität München, earning a Master of Science in Neuroengineering from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she participated in an academic exchange program at the University of Maryland from 2016 to 2017, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Background
Before her current position, Laura López Galdo worked as a Master Thesis Student in the Neuromuscular Diagnosis Team at the Technical University of Munich from 2020 to 2021. This role lasted for seven months and provided her with practical experience in neuromuscular research. She also completed a student internship at the Robotics Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in 2017 for three months, where she gained exposure to robotics applications in biomedical engineering.
Research Focus
Laura López Galdo's research utilizes information theory approaches to explore large-scale network connectivity and laminar interactions in non-human primate brains. She is a member of the In2PrimateBrains Innovative Training Network, which focuses on understanding neuronal intra and inter-areal communication. Her work contributes to the broader field of neuroscience by providing insights into the dynamics of brain networks during specific behaviors.