PhD Student
Contact
Email: Julen.Casulleras(at)ist.ac.at
Academic platforms
Career
| since 2025 | PhD student, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, AT |
| 2020 – 2025 | BSc student in Environmental Science, University of Navarra (UNAV), ES |
| 2020 – 2024 | BSc student in Biology, University of Navarra (UNAV), ES |
| 07/2024 – 08/2024 | Vienna Biocenter Summer School student, Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), AT |
| 07/2022 – 08/2022 | Research intern, Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC), ES |
| 2019 | iGEM participant, Institute of Agrobiotechnology (IDAB-CSIC), ES |
Research interests
I am a PhD student focusing on collective defense mechanisms against viral pathogens. I investigate the role of social fluids as disease-preventive substances within ant colonies.
Fellowships and Awards
- 2025: Extraordinary Degree Prize for the highest academic record in Environmental Science, University of Navarra (UNAV), ES (2025)
- 2024: Extraordinary Degree Prize for the highest academic record in Biology, University of Navarra (UNAV), ES
- 2019: Best Plant Synthetic Biology Project award and a silver medal in iGEM competition, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US