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Biography
Clara has a BSc Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain) (2010), a MSc in Clinical Research from the University ofGalway (2018), and a PhD in Medicinefrom theUniversity of Galway (2015). Her research focuses on developing novel mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC)-based therapies for treating diabetic health complications.
Research Interests
Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy Translational research Diabetes health complications Skeletal muscle ischaemia Muscle wasting microRNAs Biomaterials
Education/Academic qualification
M.Sc
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An assessment of the functional state of endothelial colony forming cells from patients with diabetes mellitus and chronic limb threatening ischemia
Lyons, C. J., Creane, M., Soomro, N., Sanz-Nogués, C., Shafik, L., Straszewicz, A., Griffin, T. P., Stitt, A. & O'Brien, T., 28 Sep 2025, In: Stem Cells Translational Medicine. 14, 10Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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miR-379-3p counteracts cancer cachexia through regulation of pyrimidinergic receptor, mitochondrial stress and interferon response
Dwyer, R., Borja-Gonzalez, M., González-Ojeda, R., Sannicandro, A. J., McCarthy, E. C., Sanz-Nogués, C. & McDonagh, B., 1 Jan 2025, In: BioRxiv.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Targeting microrna dysregulation in skeletal muscle ischaemia: PP IIE08
Sanz-Nogués, C., Keane, A. J., Creane, M., Chen, X., Hynes, S. O., Jayasooriya, D., Lyons, C. J., Horan, E., Sikri, I. & Elliman, S. J., 2025, In: Free Radical Biology And Medicine. 233, p. S84Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation ameliorates fibrosis and dysregulated microRNA signature associated with ischaemic skeletal muscle damage
Sanz-Nogués, C., Keane, A., Creane, M., Hynes, S., Chen, X., Lyons, C., Horan, E., Elliman, S., Goljanek-Whysall, K. & O'Brien, T., 2024, In: Stem Cells. p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Mesenchymal stromal cell transplantation ameliorates fibrosis and microRNA dysregulation in skeletal muscle ischemia
Sanz Nogues, C., 1 Nov 2024, In: Stem Cells. 42, 11Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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School of Medicine Athena Swan SAT Committee(Internal) (External organisation)
Sanz Nogues, C. (Member)
1 Jul 2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Member of European Consortium for Communicating Gene and Cell based therapies
Sanz Nogues, C. (Other)
1 Apr 2023 → …Activity: Other › Community Engagement/Outreach
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Irish Research Staff Association(Internal) (External organisation)
Sanz Nogues, C. (Member)
1 Sep 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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School of Medicine Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the University of Galway (Ireland).(Internal) (External organisation)
Sanz Nogues, C. (Member)
1 May 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science (CMNHS) Research Ethics Committee at the University of Galway (Ireland)(Internal) (External organisation)
Sanz Nogues, C. (Member)
1 Jan 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Athena SWAN Mid-Career Post-Doctoral Researcher Research Capacity Building Grant
Sanz Nogues, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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AURORA Women's Leadership Development program
Sanz Nogues, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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best Research Graduation Project at the School of Agricultural engineering and environment, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain.
Sanz Nogues, C. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Honorary award