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I am an Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Principal Investigator of the Molecular Genetics and Bacterial Pathogenesis Group at the Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (IBB). Since 1989, my research has centered on bacterial molecular genetics, with a strong focus on the mechanisms underlying microbial pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance. Over the course of my career, I have led or contributed to numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects.
A major component of my work involves elucidating molecular determinants of virulence and drug resistance in *Stenotrophomonas maltophilia*, a multidrug-resistant opportunistic pathogen of increasing clinical relevance. My group has established a long-term collaboration with Dr. Xavier Daura’s team, integrating experimental microbiology with computational biology. This collaboration began under the EU-funded AntiPathoGN project (FP7), which aimed to identify and characterize pathogenic bacterial proteins as targets for vaccine and drug development.
Our joint efforts have been supported by several competitive grants, including projects focused on proteomics, non-essential biological processes as antimicrobial targets, and quorum-sensing‑mediated regulatory networks (BFU2010‑17199, BIO2015‑66674‑R, PID2019‑111364RB‑I00, PID2023‑150290OB‑I00). In parallel, I have contributed to the development and validation of novel antimicrobial and antibiofilm compounds through collaborations with University College Cork, ICMAB-CSIC, Pulmobiotics, and within the framework of a CaixaImpulse programme.
Our research relies on genomic (functional and comparative) and computational approaches to identify virulence determinants and resistance-associated factors. A key line of work has focused on quorum sensing as a potential target for antivirulence and antibiofilm strategies. These efforts have led to a European patent (EP3294317A1) covering a novel antimicrobial agent with increased efficacy, particularly in combination with colistin.
Overall, my research aims to advance the molecular understanding of pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance and to provide novel targets and strategies for addressing emerging multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.
Key Bibliometric Indicators (Web of Science, February 2026)
Total publications: 86
Open‑access publications: 51
Total citations: 2,250
Average citations per publication: 26.16
Q1 publications: 48
H‑index: 29
Patents: 1
Education/Academic qualification
Ph. D., Doctor en Ciencias Biológicas
Award Date: 1 Jul 1988
Degree, Grado de Licenciatura
Award Date: 2 Sept 1984
Degree, Ciencias Biológicas
Award Date: 1 Jun 1984
External positions
Professor Titular Interi, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
1 Feb 1989 → 14 Mar 1990
Prof. Ajudant d'Escola Universitària, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
1 Oct 1987 → 30 Jan 1989
Professor Ajudant, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
1 Jan 1986 → 30 Sept 1987
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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QUORUM-SENSING-DEPENDENT RESPONSE REGULATORS IN STENOTROPHOMONAS MALTOPHILIA AS SOURCE OF NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIBIOFILM STRATEGIES
Daura Ribera, X. (Principal Investigator), Yero Corona, D. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Bravo Bravo, M. (Collaborator), Conchillo Solé, O. (Collaborator), Gomez Camacho, A. C. (Collaborator), Ortiz Ortiz, J. C. (Collaborator) & Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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EUP_AHW: European Partnership Animal health and Welfare
Padros Bover, F. (Principal Investigator), Allepuz Palau, A. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Darwich Soliva, L. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Cabezon Ponsoda, O. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Llonch Obiols, P. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Martin Valls, G. E. (Investigator), Imperial Esteban, T. M. (Investigator), Ko ., H. L. (Investigator), Barbadilla Prados, A. (Investigator), Casillas, S. (Investigator), Constenla Matalobos, M. (Investigator), Soler Membrives, A. (Investigator), Aranda Rodriguez, J. (Investigator), Albanell Trullas, E. (Investigator), Manuelian Fuste, C. L. (Investigator), Milan Sendra, M. J. (Investigator), Salama Fadali, A. (Investigator), Daura Ribera, X. (Investigator), Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Investigator), Gomez Camacho, A. C. (Investigator), Yero Corona, D. (Investigator), Cristòfol Adell, C. (Investigator), Campoy Sanchez, S. (Investigator), Corral Sábado, J. (Investigator), Cortes Garmendia, M. P. (Investigator), Erill Sagales, I. (Investigator), Perez Varela, M. (Investigator), Quintana Romero, A. (Investigator), Sanz Iglesias, E. (Investigator), Boix, E. (Investigator), Moussaoui Keribii, M. (Investigator), Prats Ejarque, G. (Investigator), Ferrer Miralles, N. (Investigator), Roher Armentia, N. (Investigator), Marco Sanchez, I. (Investigator), Jose Cunilleras, E. (Investigator), Manteca Vilanova, X. (Investigator), Constenia, M. (Investigator), Puyol Gonzalez, A. (Investigator), Francino Martí, O. (Investigator), Cordomi Montoya, A. (Investigator), Fernandez Gallegos, M. R. (Investigator), Navarro Cantero, S. (Investigator), Sánchez Groot, N. (Investigator), Sancho Vaello, E. (Investigator), Torrent Burgas, M. (Investigator), Villegas Hernandez, S. (Investigator), Mateu de Antonio, E. M. (Investigator), Cortey Marquès, M. (Investigator), Balasch Alemany, J. C. (Investigator), Tort Bardolet, L. (Investigator), Espluga Trenc, J. (Investigator), Suppi Boldrito, R. (Investigator), Delclos Gomez Moran, C. E. (Investigator), Martinez Urtaza, J. L. (Investigator), Ortuño, A. (Investigator), Tello Bretcha, M. (Investigator), Vidal Roig, M. D. (Investigator), Sánchez, O. (Investigator), Mas Gordi, J. (Investigator), Vigués Frantzen, N. (Investigator), Hernandez del Amo, E. (Investigator), Castells Quintana, D. E. (Investigator), Castillejos Velázquez, L. (Investigator), Sola Oriol, D. (Investigator), Fornos Ingles, M. (Investigator), Ciaravino , G. (Investigator) & Pedro Mil Homens, M. (Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/30
Project: International research project
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QUORUM SENSING REGULATORY NETWORKS IN STENOTROPHOMONAS MALTOPHILIA AS TARGETS FOR THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES TO CURRENT ANTIBIOTICS
Daura Ribera, X. (Principal Investigator), Yero Corona, D. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Conchillo Solé, O. (Collaborator), Coves Lozano, X. (Collaborator), Gomez Camacho, A. C. (Collaborator), Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Investigator) & Bravo Bravo, M. (Collaborator)
1/06/20 → 31/05/24
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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AMB Advanced: Potentiating current antibiotics against life-threatening resistant hospital-acquired infections
Daura Ribera, X. (Principal Investigator), Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Investigator), Yero Corona, D. (Collaborator) & Coves, X. (Collaborator)
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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Procesos biológicos no esenciales en stenotrophomonas maltophilia como dianas para el diseño de nuevas estrategias antimicrobianas
Daura Ribera, X. (Principal Investigator), Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Co-Investigador/a Principal) & Yero Corona, D. (Collaborator)
Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO), European Regional Development Fund (FEDER)
1/01/16 → 31/12/19
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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Comparative mortality of dominant Staphylococcus aureus lineages in human bacteremia and animal infection models
Sánchez Osuna, M., Bravo Bravo, M., Cañas, M. A., Gómez Camacho, A. C., Gómez Sánchez, I., Miró, J. M., Gibert, I., Gasch Blasi, O., Garcia de la Mària, C., Yero, D. & Quijada Pich, O., Apr 2026, In: Microbial Pathogenesis. 213, 14 p., 108323.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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An acyl-homoserine lactone acylase found in Stenotrophomonas maltophilia exhibits both quorum quenching activity and the ability to degrade penicillin antibiotics
Bravo, M., Conchillo-Solé, Ò., Coves, X., García-Navarro, A., Gómez, A. C., Márquez-Martínez, M., Ferrer-Miralles, N., Daura, X., Gibert, I. & Yero, D., 12 Mar 2025, In: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 15, 1, 15 p., 8557.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Anionic Boron-Cluster BODIPY Conjugates As Promising Photosensitizers for Targeted Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
Ordóñez-Hernández, J., Gómez, A. C., Hernando, J., Quevedo, M., Ortíz, J. C., Yero, D., Gibert, I. & Núñez, R., 30 Sept 2025, In: ACS omega. 10, 38, p. 44693-44705 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Red de regulación mediada por el sistema de quorum sensing en Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: retos y aplicaciones potenciales
Yero Corona, D., Gomez, C., Bravo Bravo, M., Ortiz Ortiz, J. C., Conchillo Solé, O., Pons Ramón, J. L., Daura Ribera, X. & Gibert Gonzalez, I., 2025, In: SEM@foro. 80, p. 47-48 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
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Proposen combatre les infeccions bacterianes a través de la manipulació del sistema de "quorum sensing"
Translated title of the contribution :Fighting bacterial infections based on the manipulation of the "quorum sensing" system Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Dissemination
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Thesis
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Modulación de la expresión de la respuesta SOS en Escherichia coli por proteínas que interaccionan con el DNA
Gibert González, I. (Author), Barbé García, J. (Director), 1 Jan 1988Student thesis: Doctoral thesis