Ulysseus European University Appoints Rocío Martínez de Pablos as General Coordinator
She succeeds Carmen Vargas, recently elected Rector of the University of Seville, whose leadership was instrumental in the growth and consolidation of the Ulysseus alliance
Rocío Martínez de Pablos, Full Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Seville, has been appointed as the new General Coordinator of Ulysseus European University. She takes over the role from Carmen Vargas, recently elected as the new Rector of the University of Seville, who has played a fundamental role in the growth and consolidation of Ulysseus since its early development.
As University of Seville Rector, Carmen Vargas will remain closely linked to Ulysseus European University and will continue to participate in the alliance’s strategic decision-making bodies, together with the rectors of the eight Ulysseus partner institutions.
Ulysseus Governance and Leadership
Rocío Martínez de Pablos has been closely involved in Ulysseus governance and development. She previously served as Academic Director for Ulysseus, a role in which she contributed to expanding academic opportunities and promoting participation in alliance initiatives among students and staff. One of her key achievements during this period has been the development of several joint degrees within the Ulysseus framework.
Her appointment reinforces the governance structure of Ulysseus European University and supports the alliance’s long-term strategic development, strengthening its commitment to research-driven education, European cooperation and innovation across higher education institutions.
Academic and Research Profile
She is a Full Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Seville, and belongs to the research group “Cellular Death Mechanisms in Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Holding degrees in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, her academic career centres on neuroinflammation and immune mechanisms linked to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Throughout her career, she has supervised doctoral research, coordinated nationally funded projects and contributed to international scientific publications and collaborations in neuroscience and immunology, particularly in the study of microglia-mediated neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases.
Alongside her scientific career, she has actively contributed to the development and visibility of Ulysseus European University, including activities highlighting the opportunities created by the alliance for students and academic communities.