Drs Martinez and Harker have recently developed the first ever neonatal circumcision protection device- a functional medical tool which is designed to reduce the risk of injury to infants from accidental slips of both blades and needle during the procedure.

Known as MarkerMesh, this device offers families peace of mind during this routine procedure, in addition to being a relatively inexpensive safety device.

Dr Martinez has focused her research on novel imaging systems for early neuro degenerative disease assessment and potential agents that have the capacity to promote neurogenesis using both animal and human models. She also serves as the editor for; Frontiers in Neuroscience – Neuromethods, Frontiers in Medical Technology – Animal models in Medical Translation and Springer Nature. She has published and edited multiple textbooks which summarize our current understanding of the field for the last 6 years and her artwork has also been featured on the cover of these textbooks. Her most recent textbooks summarizes our current understanding of Neurodegenerative Diseases Biomarkers and highlights novel clinical insights.

As a Director’s Funded Fellow, Dr Martinez completed her post-doctoral work at the National Lab in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she developed the framework for her cancer studies. Her focused has been on early detection through the use of highly interdisciplinary fields. Over the last 3 years she has also attempted to redefine treatment strategies. Her most recent work focuses on the physiology and prevention of aging