About LiB-GR
Welcome to LiB-GR! We are a Biological Research Laboratory, led by Professor Raúl Alelú-Paz, focused on understanding the molecular and epigenetic basis of cancer and severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.
Our lab is dedicated to unraveling these complex diseases, with the aim of paving the way for improved treatments. We believe in the power of scientific research to change lives and are committed to making a significant contribution to the medical field.
Global Impact
LiB-GR operates globally, providing cutting-edge research and insights to help medical professionals better understand and treat cancer and severe mental disorders. Our team of scientists work tirelessly in our lab, providing exceptional research that has the potential to change the medical landscape.
Team
LiB-GR was founded by a group of dedicated scientists and researchers who recognized the need for in-depth study into the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying cancer and severe mental disorders. Our team is passionate about their research and are committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by these diseases.
Dr. Raúl Alelú-Paz
LiB-GR Director. Principal Scientist
From the classrooms of the UAM where he began his journey in Psychology, to research stays in New York and Parma, his career has been anything but ordinary. A health psychologist and expert in innovative therapies, his time at the Faculty of Medicine allowed him to obtain his doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, and two years later, his second doctorate in Psychology. His deep understanding of the human brain is combined with a unique and multidimensional perspective. His multiple masters reflect an insatiable passion for learning, from anatomy to theoretical physics, psychiatry, genetics, epigenetics or clinical. University Expert in Advanced Programming and Expert in Applied Intelligence in the civil and military field, it is his ability to apply this knowledge that really makes an impact. Collaborator in different national and international centers, among which stand out his stays in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York or the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma with Professor Giacomo Rizzolatti, and author of an impressive catalog of publications and books, his influence in the scientific field is very remarkable. His entrepreneurial spirit shines through, co-founding startups that promise to revolutionize the intersection of science and technology.
Roberto Martínez - Guisasola Guerrero
Computer Engineer
A Computer Engineer from the University of Deusto and a Health Engineer from the University of Burgos, he has oriented his academic and professional career toward the intersection of artificial intelligence, medicine, and healthcare technology, further specializing through the Machine Learning for Health master’s degree at Carlos III University of Madrid. His research experience is mainly focused on psychology and oncology, where he has participated in projects related to early diagnosis and the improvement of patient treatments. His main interests include artificial intelligence, medicine, and the development of technologies aimed at helping people, improving their well-being, and contributing to patient treatment and recovery. Alongside this trajectory, he maintains a strong interest in archaeology and prehistory, fields in which he has taken part through excavation campaigns at the Prado Vargas archaeological site and in which he hopes to begin research activity in the future. Likewise, sport is another of his major interests, particularly individual disciplines such as triathlon, athletics, cycling, karate, and golf, an area he would also like to explore from a research perspective in the future.
Carlota Márquez-Pedregal
Psychology student
Carlota is a Psychology student at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV). She joins the Laboratory of Biological Research Professor Giacomo Rizzolatti (LiBGR) thanks to a collaboration agreement between MindMatch and UFV, where she will complete her internship in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience.
Dr. Ángel García de Lucas
Marie Curie Researcher. Visitor Professor
Dr. Ángel García de Lucas is a neuroscientist and biomedical imaging researcher specializing in the development of immunoPET molecular probes for neuroscience and oncology applications. He holds degrees in Biology, Biophysics, and Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience from leading Spanish universities. He completed his Ph.D. at CIEMAT, where he pioneered immunoPET research in Spain and developed molecular imaging tools targeting MT1-MMP in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer models. His work established novel approaches for the non-invasive visualization of cancer-related biomarkers in vivo. Building on his expertise in neuroscience and molecular imaging, he later led the GABARPET project through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (MSCA-IF). In collaboration with researchers from the Turku PET Centre and the University of Turku, he developed the first fluorine-18-labelled immunoPET probe targeting the α1 subunit of the GABA-A receptor, enabling its in vivo visualization in mice. He is currently supported by a second Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship (MSCA-COFUND/YUFE) and focuses on the development of innovative immunoPET tools for studying GABA-A receptor subtypes and their role in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy and schizophrenia.