Cancer; Chronic diseases associated to nutrition; Epidemiology; Public health; Obesity; Pregnancy; Diabetes; Risk factor's; longitudinal studies

ADVISOR PROFESSOR

DOCTORAL STUDENTS
2021 Karina Carrasco "Effect of breastfeeding on weight retention one year postpartum: role of nutritional status and maternal metabolic profile". [In progress]. Doctoral
Program in Public Health. University of Chile, Chile
2017-2020 Angela Marcela Jaramillo Ospina. "DHA supplementation in pregestationally obese women and its impact on their child's obesity". [Finished]. Doctoral Program in
Nutrition (DOCNUTAL), University of Chile, Chile.
2015-2022 Deborah Navarro “What is the role of the socio-economic level in the relationship between the incorporation of Law 20,545, of the use of the 24-week postnatal,
and the maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding in Chilean women?" [Finished]. Doctoral Program in Public Health, University of Chile, Chile.
MASTER STUDENTS

2022 Bastian Sobrevia. "Comparison of Glycosylated Hemoglobin and Glycemia During Pregnancy in Maternal-Child Outcomes". [In progress]. Master in Nutrition, INTA,
University of Chile.
2021 Paola Campos. “Association between consumption of non-caloric sweeteners and alterations in glucose metabolism in Chilean pregnant women" [in progress].
Master in Nutrition in Public Health. University San Sebastian.
2020-2022 Yovana Salgado. "Lipid levels in overweight and obese Chilean pregnant women and their association with maternal-fetal complications". [Finished]. Master in
Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2020 Verónica Cantillana. "Relationship between Mapuche Ethnicity and Incidence of Gestational Diabetes". [In progress]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2020 Mirentxu Alberdi. "Relationship between UPF during pregnancy and maternal and child outcomes".[In progress]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2019-2020 María Eliana Pérez. "Role of folic acid in the composition of the breast".[Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2019-2019 Gabriela Stefanie Lizana Romero. “Effect of Omega-3 fatty acids and fish consumption on the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus and on insulin sensitivity in
adults: meta-analysis of controlled clinical and cohort studies”. [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2019-2020 Francisca Chávez Ferone. “Association between metabolic alterations during pregnancy (preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus) and breast cancer in
premenopausal women, a case-control study??. [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2017-2018 Paula Alejandra Cordero Hernández. "Factors associated with adherence to an intervention with omega 3 and/or nutritional counseling during pregnancy in obese
pregnant women". [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2017-2018 Elisa Anleu de León. “Effect of a dietary intervention in Chilean pregnant women with overweight or obesity on the consumption of sugars and energy.” [Finished].
Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2016-2017 Cecilia Castro Madrid. “Association between gestational weight gain and perinatal risks in pregnant Chilean adolescents.” [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA,
University of Chile.
2015-2016 Gabriela Benedetti. “Incidence of high -risk maternal pathologies during pregnancy according to nutritional status at the beginning of pregnancy in a cohort of
pregnant women in the southern area of Santiago.” [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2014-2015 Carolina Zamudio. "Association between gestational obesity and maternal metabolic risk a decade after childbirth, in Chilean premenopausal women." [Finished].
Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile.
2013-2015 Angelina Medinelli. “Relationship between adiposity and breast density in Chilean pre-menopausal women.” [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of
Chile.
2013-2013 Karol Madriz. "Importance of social vulnerability in the effectiveness of warning messages on critical nutrients in packaged foods." [Finished]. Master in Nutrition,
INTA, University of Chile.
2011-2013 Ángela Martínez. "Association between metabolic syndrome and breast density in Chilean pre-menopausal women.” [Finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA,
University of Chile.
2011 María Teresa Valenzuela. "Integral mode of Childbirth and its relationship with Maternal ,Well-being". [finished]. Master in Public Health. INTA, University of Chile.
2010 Faustino Alonso. “Temporal space analysis of mortality from skin cancer in Chile". [finished]. Master in in Public Health, ESP, University of Chile.
2007 Felipe Araya. "Validation and comparison of different methods used in the evaluation of prostate cancer in Chilean population with suspected malignancy."
[finished]. Master in Public Health, ESP, University of Chile, Chile.
2006 Natalia Tamblay. "Determining factors in the success of an anti-tabaco treatment". [finished]. Master in Public Health, University of Chile, Chile.
2005 Marisol Rocabado. “Association between vital and traumatic events as markers of stress and the appearance of breast cancer in Chilean women.” [finished],
Master in Public Health, ESP, University of Chile, Chile.
2005 María José Diez. “Metabolic syndrome and its association with breast cancer in a sample of Chilean women: case and control study.” [finished]. Master in Public
Health, ESP, University of Chile, Chile.
2003 Margarita Osorio. "Metabolic syndrome and its association with breast cancer in a sample of Chilean women: case and control study." [finished]. Master in Public
Health, ESP, University of Chile, Chile.
2003 Valeria Bravo. "Pregnancy in adolescents: associated factors, reproductive health center, HBCR, January-December 2002, Managua, Nicaragua". [finished].
Master in Public Health, ESP, University of Chile, Chile.

CO-ADVISOR PROFESSOR

2019-2020 María Eliana Pérez. "Role of folic acid in the composition of the breast" [finished]. Master in Nutrition, INTA, University of Chile, Chile.

ADVISOR FOR INTERNSHIP STUDENTS

2015 Sarah Schulte. “Determinants of Obesity-Related Behaviors Among Pregnant Chilean Women” [finished]. US Student Fulbright Program, University of Pennsylvania,
USA.
2015 Jhordan Wynne. “Factors associated with adherence to the home-visit nutrition intervention in the Maternal obesity control through health nutrition (MIGHT study)”
[finished]. National Center of Minority Health & Health Disparities (MHIRT), University of Michigan. E.E.U.U.
2014 Jose Dávila. “Maternal depression, perceived stress, and obesity during pregnancy: a pilot study at the Chilean maternal and infant health observatory (CHiMiNO)”
[finished]. B Sc Neurosciences, National Center of Minority Health & Health Disparities (MHIRT), University of Michigan. E.E.U.U.
2013 Natalie Mueller. “Female offspring birth weight is associated with Body Mass Index, waist circumference and metabolic syndrome in Latin American women at 10-years
postpartum” [finished]. Master in Public Health at Ludwig Maximilian, University of Munich, Alemania.
2013 Michael Close. “Relación entre obesidad materna y lactancia materna” [finished]. Master Public Health, Harvard University, E.E.U.U.

MEMBER OF EXPERTS' COMMITTEE
• Member of the Scientific Committee at the Latin American and the Caribbean Code against Cancer project. International Agency for Research on Cancer. 2019-2023.
• Member of the PRECAMA study to advance the prevention and management of breast cancer in countries in epidemiological transition in Latin America. International Agency
for Research on Cancer. 2014-2022.
• Participant of the National Cancer Forum, Research Node, 2013 to date.
• Ministry of Health (MINSAL) Advisor on issues of Nutrition, Reproductive Health and Chronic Diseases, year 2012 to date.
• Expert Technical Committee on Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease. National Health Plan Ministry of Health (MINSAL), Government of Chile,
years 2010-2011
• Member of the Evaluation Committee of Fondecyt projects, CONICYT, study groups Medicine G3 and G2-G3, year 2009-2012
• Member of the Evaluation Committee of FONIS projects, Public Health area, year 2008
• FONIS project evaluator, CONICYT, years 2004 to date.
• Evaluator Fondecyt projects, CONICYT, year 2006 to date.

ADVISORY PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES
• "Qualitative evaluation study on aspects that influence adherence to treatment of malnutrition due to excess in children under 6 years of age." Acquisition, Undersecretary of
Public Health of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), awarded to INTA, year 2014. Principal Investigator.
• "Qualitative evaluation study on the implementation of the "Standard for the outpatient management of malnutrition due to deficit and excess in children under 6 years of
age." Acquisition, Subsecretary of Public Health of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), awarded to INTA, year 2013. Principal Investigator.
• “Study on the evaluation of critical nutrient warning messages in food labeling”. Subsecretary of Public Health of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), year 2012. Principal
Investigator.
• “Study of a national policy proposal for the control of environmental and dietary factors associated with human cancer”, acquisition 757-238-LE10, Subsecretary of Public
Health of the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), awarded to CINUT. 2010-2011. Co-investigator.
• “Monitoring of a cohort of beneficiaries for the evaluation of the impact of the care plans of the institutions in agreement with CONACE-FONASA-MINSAL”. CONACE,
Government of Chile, 2005. Co-investigator.
• “Cross-cultural validation of the Addiction Severity Index version 6 (ASI V6), CHILE”. CONACE, Government of Chile, 2008. Co-investigator.
• "Validity of the questionnaire for the diagnosis of dependency of the National Study of Drugs in the General Population of Chile" year 2008. CONACE, Government of Chile.
Co-investigator.
• "Evaluation of process and result of treatment and rehabilitation plans for people with problems derived from illicit drug use in institutions in agreement with CONACE-
FONASA-MINSAL." CONACE, Government of Chile, year 2002. Principal Investigator.
• “Support for CONACE management. Evaluation of the treatment and rehabilitation subprogram. CONACE – MINSAL Convention Exploratory Study. PROJECT CHI/97-004”.
Year 2001. CONACE, Government of Chile. Co-investigator.

PRESS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
• Twitter CIAPEC INTA - Universidad de Chile. Tweet highlighting recent papers on pregnancy and obesity DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.02.021. Monday, Jan 17, 2022. Chile.
• Twitter CIAPEC INTA - Universidad de Chile. Tweet highlighting recent papers on pregnancy and obesity DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.01.019. Monday, Jan 17, 2022. Chile.
• Twitter CIAPEC INTA - Universidad de Chile. Tweet about the World Breast Cancer Day #DíaMundialContraElCáncer. Friday, Feb 4, 2022. Chile.
• INTA. "Breast Cancer in Chile: A preventive view". Friday, Oct 29, 2021. Chile.
• El Mercurio. "To consume less Sugar Sweetned Beverages contributes to reduce cancer risk". Thursday, July 11, 2019. Chile.
• INTA. "School gardens as an educative tool". Thursday, Jan 31, 2019. Chile.
• Radio Polar. "1 in 3 cancers is due to nutritional problems". Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Chile
• El Mercurio. "Food: Cancer and Obesity: an indissoluble bond". Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Chile
• Radio Cooperativa, La Justa Medida. "Cancer and its relation with obesity". Wednesday, Feb 25, 2014. Chile.
• La Tercera. "1 in 5 cancers in Chile is related to obesity. For the first time, study determines the relation between this factor and the illness in the country". Thursday, Oct 24,
2013. Chile.
• El Mercurio. "Older age and well-being raise cases of colon cancer". Monday, April 25, 2011. Chile
• El Mercurio. "What the figures from the 2010 Ministry of Health Survey reveal: Why has the health of Chilean women deteriorated?" Sunday, Jan 30, 2011. Chile.