EDUCATION
Doctoral Degree: 4 Nov 2015, PhD in Biological Sciences, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thesis Title: Typification of uniparental markers in mixed populations of Argentina Status: Completed
Master Degree: 7 Dec 2018, Master in Human Rights Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences Status: Thesis in progress
Graduate Degree:24 Apr 2010 Graduate in Biology with Genetics specialization, Universidad del Valle, Cali-Colombia Thesis Title: Obtainment of DNA and characterization of polymorphisms in mitochondrial DNA of bone remains in prehispanic Colombian population. Status: Completad
Languages: Spanish, english and italian
WORK BACKGROUND
Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna (from September 2022) Department of Specialistic, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine
Data database analysis of the NU-age and EURODIET projects: Diet, inflammation, aging and metabolic risk.
Study of the effects of the Mediterranean Diet in adults over 65 years of age
Analysis of molecular and serological biomarkers of metabolic regulation.
Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, Buenos Aires, Argentina (july 2018- july2022) Parasitology Service
Post-Doctoral position
Project: Develop of new biomarkers in Chagas Diseases Duties performed:
- Standardization of Trypanosoma cruzi DNA purification protocols for Chagas disease diagnosis.
- DNA extraction and molecular analysis by qPCR of Trypanosoma cruzi.
- In vitro culture of Trypanosoma cruzi.
- Therapeutic response analysis with different conventional markers and PCR for Chagas disease
- Database construction and analysis
- Planning and management of research projects
Current position on an exceptional basis due to health emergency (dec 2020-may 2022)
Molecular Biology Laboratory, Hospital Durand- Buenos Aires Duties performed:
- SARS-Cov2 viral RNA extraction.
- SARS-Cov2 qPCR amplification.
- Analysis and Diagnosis of COVID 19
(2015-2018) National Genetic Data Bank (BNDG)
Coordinator molecular laboratory, microsatellites and comparisons area Duties performed:
- DNA extraction
- Obtaining and analyzing genetic profiles (Sofware GeneMapper ID-X 1.2)
- Maintaining and using ABI3500 genetic analyzer
- Comparing genetic results against smaller and larger databases
- Comparing Y chromosomes in databanks
- Management on databanks and family groups
(2010- 2015) Multidisciplinary Institute of Cell Biology (IMBICE) Doctoral fellowship Duties performed:
- DNA extraction
- Obtaining and analyzing genetic profiles and Y chromosome (STR and SNP markers)
- Designing primers
- Standardization of multiplex specific allele for SNP characterization
- Tuning of multiplex amplification protocols
- Management of databanks and population analysis
- Planning and management of research projects
(2009-2010) University del Valle-Colombia, Human Genetics and Molecular Lab. Duties performe:
- Blood sample extraction
- DNA extraction from blood and archeological bone fragment
- Manual characterization of STRs, RFLPs and SNPs and analysis of mitochondrial DNA
- Planning and management of research projects
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Infinity Biomarkers (Lyon, France)September-December 2019
Functions performed:
-Optimization of diagnostic methods to treat Chagas disease.
-Specific immunoassay tests for Chagas disease (MultipleCruzi) -Protein studies, with high-density peptide microarrays
University of the Western Cape (South Africa, Forensics Lab)June - September 2012
Functions performed:
Design of specific primers for African populations
-Allele-specific characterization of African lineages
-Validation of a Y-Chromosome Microsatellite Kit
Population data analysis
PARTICIPATION IN CURRENT PROJECTS
- EURODIET Porject: Dietary Patterns in the Aging European Population: an Interdisciplinary Approach to combat Overweight-Related Metabolic Diseases
- Argentine Interinstitutional SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Project Developed by the Argentine SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium. Funded, through the grant FONARSEC IP COVID-19 N° 247, by the National Agency for the Promotion of Research, Technological Development and Innovation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Argentina.
- ETMI plus. Framework for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis and Chagas disease. aims to achieve and maintain the elimination of these infectious diseases as problems that constitute a public health hazard. It subscribes to the principles and lines of action of the Strategy for Universal Access to Health and Universal Health Coverage.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD
Year 2010 Internal Doctoral Scholarship awarded by CONICET (National Council for Scientific and Technical Research) Ministry of Science and Technology. Argentina.
Year 2011. Course grant: Genetics of Diseases and Human Populations. Granted by: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
Year 2012: Bilateral Cooperation Grant, Awarded by: Argentine Ministry of Science - Government of South Africa.
Year 2013 Internal scholarship for the completion of the PhD. Granted by CONICET (National Council for Scientific and Technical Research) Ministry of Science and Technology. Argentina.
Year 2018 Postdoctoral Fellowship. Awarded by: National Agency for Scientific and Technological Promotion, Ministry of Science. Argentina.
Year 2020 Research Grant "Salud Investiga". Awarded by: Ministry of Health of the Argentine Nation.
Year 2021 Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded by CONICET (National Council for Scientific and Technical Research) Ministry of Science and Technology. Argentina.
