Cinta Pegueroles
About Cinta Pegueroles
Cinta Pegueroles is a Research Engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and an Assistant Professor at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, specializing in the evolution of long non-coding RNA and genetic variability. She holds a PhD in Genetics from Universitat de Barcelona and has extensive experience in research and teaching across various institutions.
Work at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Cinta Pegueroles has been employed as a Research Engineer at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advanced computational research, particularly in the field of genetics. Her work involves utilizing supercomputing resources to analyze complex genetic data, contributing to the understanding of genomic structures and variations.
Education and Expertise
Cinta Pegueroles holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Genetics from the Universitat de Barcelona, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She also earned a Degree in Biology with a focus on Biotechnology from the same university from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she participated in a Teaching Mentoring Program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra from 2015 to 2017, enhancing her educational skills and expertise.
Background
Cinta Pegueroles has a diverse academic and professional background in genetics and biotechnology. She began her academic journey at the Universitat de Barcelona, where she developed a strong foundation in biological sciences. Her early career included various research positions, including a PhD Fellowship at the University of Barcelona and postdoctoral roles at institutions such as Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research and IMIM.
Research Focus and Contributions
Cinta Pegueroles's research primarily investigates the evolution of long non-coding RNA and the influence of genetic variability on genome structure. She studies how recombination affects genetic diversity and the evolution of proteins following duplication events. Her work also explores how adaptation and demographic processes shape genomic variation at both inter- and intra-specific levels.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current roles, Cinta Pegueroles gained valuable experience as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research and IMIM. She also served as a Visiting PhD Student at Cornell University and Universität Wien in 2007 and 2008, respectively. These positions allowed her to collaborate with international researchers and expand her expertise in genetics.