Ms. Camila Barril
About me
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and a doctoral fellow of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). My research focuses on the effects of perigestational alcohol exposure on placental development and fetal health using experimental animal models. I am affiliated with the Laboratory of Reproduction and Maternal-Embryonic Physiology (LARFIMAE, IBBEA-CONICET/UBA), where I study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying placental dysfunction and adverse developmental outcomes. In addition to my research activities, I am involved in undergraduate teaching and science communication. I am committed to contributing to maternal and fetal health research and to promoting the participation of women in science across Latin America.
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Biological Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA, Argentina) and a doctoral fellow of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). I earned my B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from UBA, specializing in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, and have since focused my scientific career on reproductive and developmental biology, and placental physiology.
I conduct my research at the Laboratory of Reproduction and Maternal-Embryonic Physiology (LARFIMAE), within the Institute of Biodiversity and Experimental and Applied Biology (IBBEA, CONICET–UBA). My work investigates how maternal alcohol consumption around conception and during early pregnancy affects placental development and fetal health. Using experimental murine models, I study the molecular and cellular pathways involved in angiogenesis, trophoblast differentiation, tissue remodeling, and maternal-fetal interactions, with the goal of improving our understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
I have co-authored several peer-reviewed scientific publications and presented my research at national and international conferences across Latin America and North America. My work has been recognized through competitive fellowships, travel grants, and scientific awards, including the Harold Kalant Award from the Latin American Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (LASBRA) and the Best Oral Presentation Award in Developmental Biology and Reproduction at the Argentine Society of Biology Annual Meeting.
Beyond research, I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, and science outreach. I currently serve as a Teaching Assistant at the School of Dentistry of the University of Buenos Aires, where I teach Histology, Embryology, and Oral Biology. I am also pursuing formal pedagogical training in Biological Sciences education, which complements my academic career and strengthens my commitment to science education.
As a young woman scientist from Argentina, I believe that scientific research can play a key role in addressing health challenges and reducing inequalities. Through my work, I hope to contribute to advancing maternal and fetal health research, strengthening biomedical science in Latin America, and encouraging more women and girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.