Celia Blanco Apr 2026

: Studying early RNAs and their role in the functional and informational transition to life.

Dr. Blanco is passionate about making science accessible, particularly to Hispanic communities. celia blanco

: She earned her PhD in Physics from the Complutense University of Madrid. 🌍 Advocacy and Outreach : Studying early RNAs and their role in

: Investigating the emergence of life-building orientations in early molecules, such as chirality . : She earned her PhD in Physics from

: Serves as an inSTEM Mentor for the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation to support underrepresented students.

: She is a Ramón y Cajal Fellow at the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB) in Spain and a Research Investigator at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science (BMSIS) .

Dr. Blanco focuses on the intersection of biophysics and biomolecular evolution. Her work utilizes theoretical and computational approaches to understand how life emerged from early molecules. :