My research focuses on the evolution and genomic organization of repetitive DNA in insects, with particular emphasis on satellite DNA and its role in genome architecture and diversification. I began my scientific career in classical cytogenetics, working on holocentric chromosomes, which shaped my interest in chromosome structure and behavior. Over time, I have integrated molecular and genomic approaches to investigate the dynamics of repetitive sequences, their contribution to chromosomal evolution, and their potential functional significance. My work combines cytogenetics, genomics, and evolutionary biology to better understand how repetitive elements influence genome evolution in insect systems, particularly in hemipteran vectors.