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Research interests
My major interest is to find epigenetic therapeutic targets to promote functional recovery after traumatic injuries of the nervous system. This interest has been generated after studying the pathophysiology of several diseases such as traumatic injuries of the nervous system, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain cancer. I am currently combining this knowledge to achieve therapeutic innovation.
I am combining the expertise on the epigenetic field, I obtained during my last postdoctoral stage in the Center for Therapeutic Innovation in Dr. Ayad laboratory (University of Miami, USA), with the expertise on the nervous system traumatic area, I obtained during my doctoral stage in Dr. Casas laboratory (UAB) and my first postdoctoral stage in Dr. Pearse laboratory (University of Miami, USA). In 2018, I have obtained Beatriz Galindo contract which is a senior research position in the Cell biology, Physiology and Immunology Department (UAB), and which has associated a tenure-track position as Full Professor. I have mentored 4 Master Thesis and I am currently mentoring 3 Ph.D. One of the Ph.Ds is being co-directed with Dr. Francesc Jimenez-Altayó within the epigenetics and brain stroke field. Since 2021, I am also a member of the Directive board of the Institute of Neurosciences of the UAB.
METRICS
JCR publications: 26; and 2 book chapters
Total number of JCR publications in first quartile= 15
Total number of JCR publications in first decile = 4
Total number of citations: 1764
H-index: 18
Total number of funded projects as principal investigator= 3
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph. D., Neurosciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Award Date: 14 Apr 2009
Masters, Experimental biochemistry, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Award Date: 28 Feb 2003
Degree, Biochemistry, Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
External positions
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami
22 Jun 2011 → 30 Sept 2016
Postdoctoral Researcher, Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami
8 Feb 2010 → 2 Jun 2011
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TARGETING LSD1 TO PROMOTE FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER NEURAL TRAUMA
Penas Perez, C. (Principal Investigator), Hernandez Tornil, J. (Collaborator), Jaramillo Rodríguez, J. (Collaborator) & del Río Astorga, R. (Collaborator)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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Tecnologías y modelos de alto rendimiento optimizados para el descubrimiento y validación de nuevos inhibidores epigenéticos para el tratamiento de patologías neuronales (MODERN)
Penas Perez, C. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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EPIGENETIC THERAPY TO ENHANCE FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY
Penas Perez, C. (Principal Investigator), Jaramillo Rodríguez, J. (Collaborator), Sanchez Ventura, J. (Collaborator), Palomés Borrajo, G. (Collaborator) & Del Valle Macia, J. (Investigator)
1/06/20 → 31/03/24
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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P-SPHERE: Opening Sphere UAB-CEI to PostDoctoral Fellows
Dal Bo , F. (Beneficiary), Ramayo Caldas, Y. (Beneficiary), Sakellaris , G. (Beneficiary), Martín Fernández, I. (Beneficiary), Hebert , C. (Beneficiary), Leyton , M. (Beneficiary), Boada Romero, R. (Beneficiary), Ferreri , M. (Beneficiary), Power , S. (Beneficiary), Jimenez Jimenez, D. (Investigator), Sutton , P. (Beneficiary), D'angelo , M. (Beneficiary), Gutiérrez Royo, J. (Beneficiary), Castells Roca, L. (Beneficiary), Quadrado del Burgo, R. (Beneficiary), Gella Concustell, A. (Beneficiary), Tzanov , V. (Beneficiary), Ariño Vila, X. (Principal Investigator), Menendez Dalmau, E. (Beneficiary), Penas Perez, C. (Beneficiary), Miñarro Vivas, B. (Project Manager), Laplana Lafaja, M. (Beneficiary), Rossi Heras, S. (Beneficiary) & Mavredakis , N. (Beneficiary)
1/10/15 → 30/11/20
Project: International research project
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Red de Terapia Celular
Navarro Acebes, X. (Principal Investigator), Penas Perez, C. (Scholar), Allodi, L. (Investigator), Asensio Pinilla, M. E. (Investigator), Casals Díaz, L. (Investigator), Casas, C. (Investigator), Cobianchi, S. (Investigator), Vallejo Ybáñez, C. (Investigator), Verdú Navarro, E. (Investigator) & Vivo Abelairas, M. (Investigator)
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
1/01/12 → 31/12/13
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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Aberrant perineuronal nets alter spinal circuits, impair motor function, and increase plasticity
Sánchez-Ventura, J., Canal, C., Hidalgo, J., Penas, C., Navarro, X., Torres-Espin, A., Fouad, K. & Udina, E., Dec 2022, In: Experimental Neurology. 358, 16 p., 114220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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BET protein inhibition in macrophages enhances dorsal root ganglion neurite outgrowth in female mice
Palomés-Borrajo, G., Navarro, X. & Penas, C., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Neuroscience Research. 100, 6, p. 1331-1346 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Beneficial and detrimental effects of cytokines after spinal cord injury
Amo-Aparicio, J. & Penas, C., 1 Jan 2022, Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury. Elsevier, p. 105-117 13 p. (Cellular, Molecular, Physiological, and Behavioral Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury).Research output: Chapter in Book › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Nerve Excitability and Neuropathic Pain is Reduced by BET Protein Inhibition After Spared Nerve Injury
Palomés-Borrajo, G., Badia, J., Navarro, X. & Penas, C., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Pain. 22, 12, p. 1617-1630 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Voluntary wheel running preserves lumbar perineuronal nets, enhances motor functions and prevents hyperreflexia after spinal cord injury
Sánchez-Ventura, J., Giménez-Llort, L., Penas, C. & Udina, E., 1 Feb 2021, In: Experimental Neurology. 336, 13 p., 113533.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
26 Citations (Scopus)1 Downloads (Pure)
Thesis
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Implicación de las respuestas activadas por el estrés de retículo endoplasmático en lesiones de médula espinal
Penas Perez, C. (Author), Casas Louzao, C. (Director), 3 Apr 2009Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Implicación del estrés de retículo endoplasmático en lesión de médula espinal
Penas Perez, C. (Author), Castellano López, B. (Tutor) & Casas Louzao, C. (Director), 7 Nov 2005Student thesis: Dissertation (TFM)