Florida International University; College of Arts, Sciences & Education; Florida, US
Our collaboration with Prof. Fernando Noriega focuses on the molecular and hormonal regulation of insect reproduction and development, with a particular emphasis on juvenile hormone and ecdysteroid signaling pathways. Together, we combine advanced bioanalytical mass-spectrometry-based approaches with molecular biology and functional genomics to quantify, manipulate, and interpret insect hormone dynamics.
The partnership integrates our expertise in targeted and untargeted LC-MS metabolomics and hormone quantification with Prof. Noriega’s leadership in insect endocrinology, enabling mechanistic insights into ovarian physiology, reproductive regulation, and gene–hormone interactions across multiple insect model systems. This long-term collaboration contributes to a deeper understanding of endocrine control in insects and supports the development of robust analytical tools for hormone research.
Joint publications:
Gonzalvo J., et al. (2025) Journal of Insect Physiology 166: article number: 104891. DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104891
Noriega F., et al. (2025) Current Opinion in Insect Science 72: 101425. DOI: 10.1016/j.cois.2025.101425
Wisniewska M., et al. (2025) BMC Biology 23: 160. DOI: 10.1186/s12915-025-02266-z