Profile
| Name | Roma Martínez |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Bio | I am a sports nutritionist with a focus on evidence-based nutrition for athletes. My work includes the development of educational resources such as guides and videos aimed at personalized nutritional education. Currently based in Xalapa, Mexico, I am also deeply engaged in projects related to environmental sustainability, agroecology, and human adaptation to extreme environments. My recent research explores the role of the microbiota in human health, particularly in challenging conditions like space exploration and other extreme environments. I am passionate about integrating microbiome science with sports nutrition, focusing on how fermented foods and bioactive compounds can enhance human resilience. I am also interested in anthropology, human evolution, and the intersection of microbiota and environmental adaptation. |
| Academic Background | I hold a degree in sports nutrition and have completed various certifications in areas like archaeometry and anthropology. I am currently exploring postgraduate opportunities in human physiology in extreme environments, environmental medicine, and biotechnology. My academic interests focus on the microbiota’s role in health and performance, particularly in extreme conditions like space travel, where I aim to develop interdisciplinary research combining nutrition, human evolution, and biotechnology. |
| Professional Interests | Microbiome & Health: Exploring the microbiome’s role in human health, especially in extreme environments like space, and using bioactive compounds to mitigate stress and inflammation. Sports Nutrition: Enhancing athletic performance with nutrition strategies, including carbohydrate periodization and microbiota-friendly foods. Extreme Environment Physiology: Studying human adaptation to extreme conditions, focusing on circadian rhythms, gut-brain axis, and microbiota resilience. Sustainable Agroecology: Combining ecological restoration and biotechnology to improve soil health and sustainable food production in challenging climates. Evolution & Adaptation: Investigating human-microbiota co-evolution and its impact on health and cognition, with a focus on future space exploration. |
| Certifications | Open University Student |