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Cristina Mallor Huesca, Spain (1973) Her work as the researcher in charge of the Vegetable Germplasm Bank guarantees the conservation and availability of biodiversity to solve forthcoming ecological, climatic, and agricultural challenges PhD in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Zaragoza, she is an agricultural researcher at the Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA). From her research, mainly focused on the study of vegetable landraces, highlights the work about the local varieties of pink tomato ‘Tomate rosa de Barbastro’ and sweet onion ‘Cebolla dulce de Fuentes’. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with the distinctions: Agrarian Press Award - AIDA (2007), National Prize for Ecological Food and Biodiversity - Biodiversity Foundation (2007), Aragonese Academy of Gastronomy Award (2008; 2015) and Félix de Azara Award - Scholarship Research (2013; 2018). Currently, she is the curator of the CITA Vegetable Germplasm Bank, which stores more than 17,000 seed samples. Her work guarantees the conservation of biodiversity and its availability to improve the society of the future.
Mª José Rubio-Cabetas Muel, Zaragoza, Spain (1964) Genomic approach in Plant breeding in stone fruit: peaches, almonds and rootstocks. Editor of a Technical book ‘The cultivation of the almond tree’ Researcher of the group “Plant Breeding of Stone fruits trees” in Department of Horticulture of Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA). Avda. Montañana 930, 50059, Zaragoza, Spain. Leader of the almond and rootstock-breeding program. Master in Plant Breeding (IAMZ -CIHEAM) and PhD (University of Lleida-Spain. I have done research stays at ARS-USDA (Fresno-Ca-USA) INRA-Antibes (France), AUTh-Salonica (Greece) and the Genomics department of WSU (Pullman-USA. Genomic studies in almond and Rootstock Breeding. My work focuses on the application of Biotechnology to the breeding and selection of scion and rootstocks. We have identified markers linked to several traits: resistance to Nematodes, as well as biomarkers for drought tolerance and waterlogging in Prunus roots, and cold tolerance in almond varieties. Author of more than 50 scientific papers in SCI journals, and scientific dissemination magazines.
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Belinda Gallardo Soria, Spain (1982) She investigates the potential impact of global change on biodiversity and ecosystems through the use of big data and super-computation methods In 2009 she doctorates in Experimental Sciences and Sustainability by the University of Girona. Her PhD dissertation, developed at the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology (CSIC), evaluates the effectiveness of ecological restoration to recover the biodiversity and functionality of the Ebro River. In 2010 she moves to the University of Cambridge (UK) thanks to a Marie Curie fellowship and starts a line of research devoted to the study of biological invasions. She returns to Spain in 2013 thanks to the Severo Ochoa Program of Doñana Biological Station (CSIC). She is currently a Ramón y Cajal fellow at IPE-CSIC leading several national and international projects about the current and future distribution of invasive species in Europe and their potential impact on protected areas. She has received the IV Environmental Award Jose Manuel Falcón and the VIII Award Tercer Milenio for her participation in the divulgation program “CSI-Aragon”.
Ana Navas Burgos, Spain (1959) Nuclear and isotopic techniques for smart agriculture adapted to climate challenges aimed to the conservation of agroecosystems by safeguarding soil health and productivity PhD in Geology. Professor of the State Agency CSIC at the Experimental Station of Aula Dei. Manager of the Group “Erosion and Evaluation of Soil and Water” and of the “Environmental Radionuclides lab”. Expert Collaborator of the International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations, (Joint Division FAO-IAEA) supervising international projects and training postgraduates. Applies cutting-edge techniques and innovative methodologies at the frontier of knowledge (radionuclides, CSSI, fingerprinting) to analyse patterns of distribution of particles and nutrients aimed at unveiling the uncertainties in the global carbon balance and assess the role of agrosystems in global warming in wide variety of environments worldwide (Africa, Andes and Himalaya mountains, cold and polar regions). She Is contributing to create a network for the application of radiometric techniques for monitoring and controlling erosion to preserve water and soil resources and guarantee food security.
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Estela Nadal Zaragoza, Spain (1981) She stands out for her international experience in geoecology studies in Mediterranean mountain areas She is PhD in Geography at the University of Zaragoza (2008), and since 2018 she joins the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology (IPE-CSIC) as Tenured Scientist. In the last 10 years she has worked in 4 national and international institutions. She studies the processes that condition the hydrological and geomorphological dynamics, mainly in Mediterranean environments, at different spatial and temporal scales, with especial emphasis in the influence of land use changes in water resources, soil erosion, soil and its relationships with climatic conditions. She has contributed to the knowledge of badland areas dynamics in humid mountain areas. She has also helped to understand the relevance of land use changes in the hydrological dynamics and soil erosion processes in mountain areas in the context of Global Change. She is currently leading three projects: the first one related to the geomorphological and sediment dynamics of river mountain catchments (SEDILAND), and the MANMOUNT and LIFE MIDMACC projects related to the study of vegetation cover in mid-mountain areas land management and their adaptation to Climate Change.
Carmen PĂŠrez Jaca, Huesca, Spain (1967) She participates in national and international research projects and she is the co-author of numerous publications in prestigious international journals. She collaborates on scientific dissemination topics PhD in chemistry by the University of Zaragoza in 2000 with Extraordinary Doctorate Award. Since 1990, she has been working at the laboratory of the Pyrenean Ecology Institute and at Aula Dei Experimental Station. Her position is Lab technician for the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Currently, she is member of the group Nitrogen Fixation, Free Radicals and Hemoglobins in the Rhizobia-Legume Symbiosis. There she manages the generation of the biological material and participates in experimental research and the production of research papers. In brief, her work encompasses different aspects of laboratory organization, experimental investigation, Science communication and assistance to PhD students.
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M. Victoria López Salamanca, Spain (1962) Soil Scientist and expert in Conservation Agriculture Ph.D. in Science (Biology) and CSIC Researcher in Zaragoza (Spain). She is an expert in Soil Physics. She studies the effects of human activity on soil, especially those due to agricultural practices. Her research is aimed at identifying and solving soil degradation problems through sustainable management alternatives. Her studies on Conservation Agriculture have been published in high impact international journals. Her results on wind erosion, obtained in situ, have been pioneers in Spain and Europe as they came from agricultural soils under different management systems. She participates in different scientific outreach activities and in master's and doctorate programs with the aim of making known that “unknown universe”, but so fascinating and valuable, which is the soil.
Irene Villar Muros, A Coruña, Spain (1992) She investigates the role of legume hemoglobins to improve agricultural resources Graduated in Biotechnology from the University of León. In this period, she obtained a scholarship called "Introduction to Research" in collaboration with Plant Physiology Area. Then, she completed a Master in Agrobiotechnology at the University of Salamanca. In 2016, she began the PhD at Estación Experimental Aula Dei-CSIC. Her work focuses on the study of plant hemoglobins using the model legume called Lotus japonicus. To this end, she uses different biotechnological approaches. The study and compression of legumes in symbiosis with soil bacteria have numerous agricultural advantages, as they are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen and transforming it into something assimilable by plants (biofertilization). Despite her relatively short career in investigation, she enjoys progressing in the wonderful world of plants.
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Azucena Gracia Zaragoza, Spain (1966) Expert in the economic analysis of consumer behaviour and the competitiveness and sustainability of the agrifood chain Bachelor and a PhD in Economics and Business Administration, head of the Department of Agrifood and Natural Resource Economics at the “Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón (CITA)” and member of the “Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2)”. She visiting scholar at the Iowa State University (USA), 1995-1996, at the University of Missouri. At Columbia (USA), fall 1999, at TEAGASC (Ireland), summer 2014, and at the University of Cornell, fall 2018. She participated in numerous European research projects and she published many papers in high impact factor journals with high number of citations and several books. In 2018, she was awarded with the “Medal of the Cortes de Aragón”, the highest distinction of the autonomous parliament, to women researchers in Aragón received along with other women researchers.
Albina Sanz Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain (1971) She researches the relationships between physiology, nutrition and reproduction in beef cows, with the aim of improving profitability of farms PhD in Veterinary Sciences, University of Zaragoza, with the Extraordinary Award of Degree. She has developed her activity in 40 competitive projects and many other contracts with Companies. She has published more than 70 papers in JCR journals, and multiple articles and contributions to national and international conferences, workshops and courses for students. She has supervised 4 PhD theses (2 International Mentions and 1 Extraordinary Award of PhD), focused on, among others, to the study of maternal-filial relationships, rearing of heifers and fetal programming in cattle. Currently, she coordinates a project focused on optimizing cow reproductive programs. She is Editor in Chief of Revista ITEA (JCR), belongs to the Board of AIDA (aida-itea.org) and she was President of UEECA (ueeca.coag.org).
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Ana Garcés - Claver Huesca, Spain (1977) Garcés-Claver’s research revolves around the plant breeding for a more sustainable, ecological, and committed agriculture with the health of consumers Agricultural Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, with an awarded Final Degree Project. PhD from the University of Zaragoza in 2007. Currently, researcher at the Agrifood Research and Technology Centre of Aragon. My research is focused on the development and application of molecular and analytical tools to identify key genes or alleles associated with the production of compounds beneficial to our health, as well as those related to the natural resistance of plants against diseases. She collaborates with agri-food and seed companies, as well as with other national and international research groups. In addition, she is committed to teaching and dissemination of her work, through her participation in various bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.
Esther Arias Zaragoza, Spain (1976) She researches and works with postharvest technologies giving technical scientific support and solutions to the fruit and vegetable sector She achieved the Degree in Science and Food Technology in 2002 with the Extraordinary Degree Award for her class and, PhD in Food Science in 2007 at University of Zaragoza. After that, she began her professional activity at the CNTA (Navarra), where she contributed to defining main lines of research related to vegetables and innovative products. In 2010, she joined the R+D Area in PCTAD (Zaragoza), coordinating projects related to vegetables innovative product and postharvest technologies application, as well as direct collaboration with companies in the sector through technological services. Member of the Plant Foods Research Group of the Government of Aragon has participated in more than 35 research projects and contracts. Since 2010 she combines her research activity with her teaching activity as an associate professor at the University of Zaragoza.
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