Dr. Oscar Cordero Llana

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oscar Cordero Llana is an Associate Professor in Stem Cell Biology at the University of Bristol. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Oviedo in 2005, followed by an M.Sc. in Molecular Neuroscience from the University of Bristol in 2007. He completed a PhD focused on novel neurotrophic factors and their application in neurodegenerative conditions. Following his PhD, he joined the University of Oxford within the Molecular Neurodegeneration Group where he researched mechanisms leading to motor neuron death in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In 2015, he returned to Bristol, initially as a Lecturer and later took on the role of Co-Director for the MSc in Stem Cells and Regeneration in 2020. His research tackles brain degeneration and regeneration, promoting the importance of glial cells in neuroscience. He has led significant projects funded by organizations like Parkinson’s UK and is actively involved in education, focusing on interactive and diverse teaching practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Research and teaching in Stem Cell Biology.

Postgraduate Research Director

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Overseeing postgraduate research in Translational Health Sciences.

Co-Director MSc Stem Cells and Regeneration

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading the MSc program in Stem Cells and Regeneration.

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Teaching and leading courses in Stem Cell Biology.

Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Investigated molecular mechanisms in neurodegeneration.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.