Prof. Dr. Francisco J. Esteban

I graduated in Biology with a specialty in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. My research journey began with studying the replication of the bacteriophage phi29, followed by completing a doctorate in neuroscience focused on autonomous innervation. I later collaborated on brain aging studies and shifted my research interests to Complex Systems Biology, applying fractal dimension analysis as a biomarker in neurological diseases, primarily multiple sclerosis, aiding in early diagnosis. I have served as a visiting professor at Harvard University's Computational Biology Unit, working on the complex mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder. This experience was applied to detecting biomarkers in various diseases, yielding significant results in spinal cord injury, endometriosis, endometrial receptivity, and brain alterations due to intrauterine growth restriction. Currently, I am a Full Professor at the University of Jaén and a dedicated scientific advisor to the STXBP1 Syndrome Association. My research includes investigating the genotype/phenotype relationship in childhood epileptic encephalopathy and participating in projects focused on detecting states of consciousness in comatose patients.