Glial Regenerative Response and Experimental models of nervous system pathologies

María Losada

María Losada

UCM
Dpto. Biología Celular e Histología
Email: marilosa@ucm.es
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Research Interests

My research centers on uncovering how glial cells orchestrate neurogenesis and tissue repair in the injured and diseased Central Nervous System (CNS). We investigate how glial cells maintain CNS homeostasis in a pathological context, and, more specifically, in an injury context, how glial cells generate new neurons in response to injury. A key question driving my work is: can we use this neurogenic capacity to slow down other neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, AD, or Glioblastoma? I also explore how different glial cell types coordinate the glial regenerative response to injury, and how neurons and glia communicate in this context, with the ultimate goal of understanding and harnessing endogenous neurogenic programs to promote long-term functional recovery.

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News and Announcements

  • Fully funded PhD positions in Lisbon-deadline 1st march
    Feb. 24, 2026

    Dear all

    We currently have an open call for fully funded PhD positions at the vibrant Champalimaud Research Center in Lisbon. 

    My lab is looking to recruit candidates who are passionate about developing a top research project around brain health/brain body communication using Drosophila as a main exploratory system.

    Could you please share among your networks.

    The deadline is 1st of March.

    Thank you!

    Best,

    Christa

  • Time Update - DrosoMad Seminar Series
    Feb. 13, 2026

    Hi everyone!

    Just a quick heads-up that the DrosoMad Seminar Series will now start at 18:00 instead of 18:30.

    Everything else stays the same, just come by a little earlier.

    See you at 18:00!

  • DrosoMad Seminar Series launches Thursday, January 27
    Jan. 25, 2026

    We’re excited to announce the launch of the DrosoMad Seminar Series!

    Starting Thursday, January 27, we’ll meet every last Thursday of the month at the Biology Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, beginning at 6:30PM.

    The plan is simple:

    -18:30 Get together and pizza, followed by

    -19:00 Two seminars from our members and insightful discussions

    Everyone is welcome.

    We would also like to thank all the institutions that support and make this initiative possible.

    See you there!