Jéssica Gil Serna From the lab to the field: applied science for mitigating mycotoxins Full Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid
With a solid research career at the Complutense University of Madrid, Jéssica Gil Serna has established herself as one of the leading voices in the study of mycotoxigenic fungi and their impact on food safety. As a professor and researcher at the Department of Genetics, Physiology and Microbiology, she is part of the group Fungi and Yeasts of Interest in Agri-Food, where she leads studies focused on species of the genus Aspergillus and Fusarium. Her work goes beyond the laboratory, combining basic research with practical applications to mitigate the presence of mycotoxins in food and feed. With a clear vocation for dissemination and a critical view of the impact of climate change on fungal ecosystems, Jéssica represents a generation of scientists committed to sustainability, public health, and knowledge transfer. In this interview, we explore the challenges, findings, and perspectives of her work on one of the most persistent and complex contaminants in the agri-food chain.
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