Melissa García: A Biologist from Málaga, National Research Award for Young Researchers 2025

Melissa García Caballero (Montecorto, Málaga, 40 years old), a scientist at the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Málaga (UMA), was awarded on September 30th with the National Research Award for Young Researchers 2025, in the 'Gabriela Monrreale, in Medicine and Health Sciences' category, a distinction granted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities considered as the most important in the country in the field of R&D+i.

In statements to SUR, she explained that "no scientist does research for the sake of receiving awards, but I am very pleased that the daily sacrifice and effort are recognized." García Caballero is a trained biologist and did her thesis in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, focusing her efforts on identifying new molecules capable of inhibiting the generation of blood vessels (angiogenesis) and tumor growth.