Laura Tío Barrera is currently working as an Associate Researcher at FUNDACIÓ IMIM in Spain. She holds a Doctorate in Biology from the University of Barcelona, which she completed in 2006. As coordinator of Research Projects, Laura has extensive experience in both clinical and basic research, particularly in the field of osteoarthritis and systemic autoimmune diseases. Her current research interests revolve around therapeutic mechanisms of disease, molecular biology, and tissue culture, with a focus on inflammation and cartilage.