I hold a PhD in Molecular and Celular Biology from the University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. My research was focused on the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) tools to study rivers connectivity. My research interests are the application of molecular tools in biodiversity and environmental conservation. I joined MFRC in 2019 within Marine Invasive Species Ireland (MISI) project aiming at establishing a tool kit to monitor non indigenous species around Irish coast.