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flammation in the central nervous system increases Team
with normal aging, and signs of inflammation can be
detected in preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease During 2015, the team of the Laboratory Department
long before the first symptoms appear. was composed of the following personnel:

Contribution to the BT CIEN Miguel Calero Lara
(PhD, Chemistry), Head of Department.
The Laboratory department also contributes to the Olga Calero Rueda
BT-CIEN with processing of various samples, and co- (PhD, Biology).
llaborates on several external projects focused on Ana Belén Pastor López
Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative di- (Laboratory Technician).
seases. Alicia Jalvo Sánchez
(Laboratory Technician).
In the context of research focused on the study of Since novemeber 2014.
biomarkers and genetic susceptibility factors, the Juana San Emeterio Mardomingo
UIPA Laboratory department is responsible for co- (Laboratory Technician).
llecting, processing and storing biological samples April-November 2015.
for research related to various projects or for its de- Andrés Rodríguez Martín
posit in the BT CIEN, whose ultimate purpose is to use (Laboratory Technician, CIEN Foundation-
in different research areas on neurodegenerative di- Biocross).
seases.

Currently, the department contributes to BT-CIEN
with various biological samples including 160 CSF
samples from donor's brain.

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