Contact Information

Office Location: BESB 217A
Email: karp002@tamuk.edu
Phone: (361) 593-3793
CV: Download CV (PDF)
Personal Website: CBC Lab Website

About Dr. Pérez-Ballestero

Dr. Rafael Pérez-Ballestero is a cell biologist whose teaching spans cell biology, embryology, and microbiology. His research investigates nerve regeneration, apoptosis, and biomedical applications of nanotechnology. His laboratory has contributed to understanding molecular pathways of neuronal repair and programmed cell death, while also exploring translational approaches for biomedical sciences. He is deeply committed to student research mentoring, often engaging undergraduates and graduates in projects presented at regional and national conferences.

Education

• Ph.D., Biochemistry — University of Michigan
• M.S., Biochemistry — University of Michigan
• B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology — Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
• B.A., Biology — Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Research Interests & Current Projects

• Nerve regeneration and neuronal repair
• Apoptosis and programmed cell death pathways
• Biomedical applications of nanotechnology
• Molecular biology of regeneration-associated proteins (zRICH, BMRP)

Courses Taught

• BIOL 2421: Microbiology
• BIOL 4426: Cellular Physiology
• Embryology