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Lara Monteiro studied Biomedical Sciences at the Universidade do Algarve in Portugal. She later completed a Master’s degree in Molecular Medicine at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, followed by a PhD in Biochemistry with a specialization in Signaling Pathways, Transcription, and Chemoresistance in Cancer at Imperial College London. In 2013, she joined the Reproductive Biology Laboratory at Universidad de los Andes as a postdoctoral researcher, and she currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the same university.

Research interests

Dr. Lara Monteiro’s academic and professional trajectory has focused on the study of the physiopathology of gynecological and pregnancy-related disorders, with a strong emphasis on the identification of novel biomarkers and the exploration of molecular mechanisms involved in disease progression. Her research bridges oncology, reproductive biology, and translational medicine, with particular interest in conditions such as endometriosis, breast and ovarian cancer, implantation failure, and preeclampsia.
A key line of her work involves the transcription factor FOXM1, where she has elucidated its role in trophoblast migration and invasion, contributing to the understanding of embryo implantation. In parallel, her studies in breast cancer have explored FOXM1’s involvement in chemotherapy resistance, highlighting its relevance as a therapeutic target.
Another major area of contribution is her work on menstrual mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs), investigating their role in the etiopathology of endometriosis. Her recent efforts also include the development and validation of non-invasive diagnostic tools for the early detection of endometriosis.

Teaching

Dr. Lara Monteiro has developed an active career in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a strong emphasis on applied biomedical research. Her teaching approach is characterized by the integration of the most recent experimental evidence with clinical applications, promoting an understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms as a foundation for the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
She is currently a member of the Academic Committee of the PhD Program in Biomedicine, where she teaches content related to transcription factors and their role in gene regulation. She also coordinates and lectures in the courses “Biotechnological Advances in Medicine” and “Advanced Topics in Biomedicine: Translational Research in Reproductive Biology.”
She is actively involved in direct mentorship, both in research units and as a PhD thesis supervisor.
At the undergraduate level, she has contributed to the Biomedical Research Program and the course Applied Sciences to Medicine, delivering lectures as a researcher at the CiiB-UANDES, with the goal of motivating and fostering interest in research among undergraduate students. In addition, she serves as a tutor for medical students participating in the Research Immersion Program of the CiiB – Faculty of Medicine.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Biochemistry, Imperial College London

Award Date: 8 Mar 2013

Master, Molecular Medicine, Cranfield University

Award Date: 4 Jun 2009

University Degree, Biomedical Sciences, Universidade do Algarve

Award Date: 1 Aug 2007

External positions

Review Editor, Frontiers Cell and Developmental Biology

19 Oct 2019 → …

PhD Student, Imperial College London

1 Jan 20091 Mar 2013

PhD Biomedicine, Imperial College London

1 Jan 20091 May 2013

Miembro, Sociedad Chilena de Reproducción y Desarrollo

Miembro de panel de evaluación Medicina G1- Concursos FONDECYT, Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo

Keywords

  • RG Gynecology and obstetrics
  • implantation
  • trophoblast invasion
  • blastocyst
  • early placentation
  • decidualization
  • window of receptivity
  • FOXM1
  • fetal programming
  • preeclampsia
  • gestational diabetes
  • recurrent abortion
  • HTR-8/SVneo

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