I have a degree in Biochemistry and a Master Degree in Forensic Sciences. My PhD was held at the Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela and the Galician Public Foundation of Genomic Medicine. The project consisted of developing genetic tests to diagnose all hereditary kidney diseases by sequencing gene panels using next generation sequencing (NGS). The commercialization of these tests led to the establishment of the first genetic analysis unit for hereditary kidney diseases in Galicia (known as NEFROCHUS), of which I am the co-author. Recently I did my postdoc at the Human Genetics Department of the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge with the project “Genetic defects of mitochondrial diseases: next generation sequencing approach”. Since 2012, I have developed knowledge in the field of next generation sequencing.