Miriam Martínez Santos, PhD

About me

I am a PhD-life scientist with a strong translational focus, experienced in connecting molecular research with clinical and real-world evidence. My work sits at the intersection of science, data, and medical communication, where I translate complex evidence into clear, balanced insights for clinicians and healthcare stakeholders.

Over the past years, I have collaborated closely with clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to evidence generation, scientific exchange, and informed medical decision-making. I am particularly motivated by roles where high-quality science meets real clinical impact, and where dialogue, trust, and clarity are key

Projects

Innovative research initiatives

microRNAs as modulators of neovascularization in diabetic retinopathy 2020-2024

MIRVASDIR was a translational project developed at Universidad Católica de Valencia in collaboration with Hospital de Manises, combining in vitro, in vivo and human evidence to identify clinically relevant biomarkers in diabetic retinopathy. My role focused on generating and interpreting multi-source evidence, translating findings into clear medical insights, and aligning stakeholders across research and clinical teams to support next-step validation and clinical applicability.

RETORNA Targeting RNA as an approach for treating retinal disease 2023-2027

RETORNA is a European collaborative project funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (€2.56M), led by Universidad Católica de Valencia and involving six universities and two research centers across Europe. The project integrates molecular science, biotechnology and clinical perspectives to advance RNA-based therapeutic strategies for degenerative retinal diseases. My contribution focuses on translational evidence generation, scientific exchange across academic and research stakeholders, and the interpretation of complex data to support clinical relevance and future medical applications.

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