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Nira
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Nira María Vega Pita

Estudiante de doctorado
Life and Earth Sciences
Island Ecology and Evolution
Office
L2-12
Teléfono
922474322
Phone
432474
Profile

Biologist specialising in Research and Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases with interests in the study of edaphic mesofauna of the Canary Islands. My doctoral thesis focuses on the study of introduced mesofauna into the soils of the islands, with the aim of determining invasión patterns, as well as defining and developing determinants and resources for the conservation of soil biodiversity and island biosecurity.

Research Interests

Molecular biology, ecology and evolution, biodiversity, conservation biology.

Education
  • Degree in Biology. University of La Laguna (2021).
  • Master´s Degree in Research and Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases (2023).
Professional Experience
  • Environmental educator, Loro Parque Foundation (2019).
  • Research Technician, INVESTIGO Programme, IPNA-CSIC (2022-2023).
  • Pre-doctoral researcher FPI, IPNA-CSIC, University of La Laguna (2023 - present).