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Paulina Schmitt Rivera
Assistant Professor
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Valparaiso, Chile
Microbiology and Immunology - Cellular Biology - Innate Immunity - Host-pathogen interactions
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Microbiologie et Parasitologie, University of Montpellier. Francia, 2010
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Marine Biology, UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO. Chile, 2002
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Assistant Professor Full Time
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Faculty of Sciences
Valparaiso, Chile
2014 - At present
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OF MEDICINE
Los Angeles, Estados Unidos
2010 - 2012
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Full Time
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Faculty of Sciences
Valparaiso, Chile
2012 - 2014
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Full Time
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
VALPARAISO, Chile
2014 - At present
Teaching experience at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso:
Undergraduate Courses
BIO 122 Cell Biology for the Biochemical Engineering program
BIO 1224 Research Unit 1 for the Bachelor's degree in Biology program
BIO 208 Immunology for the Biology and Natural Sciences program
BIO 505 Immunology for the Biochemistry program
BIO 1133 Molecular Biology for the Bachelor of Science program
BIO 336 Cellular Physiology for the Biochemistry program
BIO 131 Cell Biology for the Kinesiology program
BIO 328 Cell Biology for the Medical Technology program
BIO 1113 Cellular and Molecular Biology for the Medical Technology program
Graduate Courses
Participation in courses taught at the Master's Program in Microbiological Sciences, Institute of Biology:
BIO 700 Molecular Bases of Immune Response in Marine Invertebrates
BIO 760 Advanced Microbiological Sciences
BIO 761 Methods in Microbiological Sciences
BIO 703 Immunology in Pathogen-Host Interaction
BIO 1005 Antimicrobial Peptides
Participation in courses taught at the Doctorate Program in Aquaculture, cooperative program UCh/UCN/PUCV:
DAC 903 Molecular Biology of Pathogens and Immunity in Aquaculture
DAC 932 Computational Tools for Molecular Biology
Supervision of Thesis Projects and Seminars
Undergraduate
2022 -2023: “Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP) as a biomarker for resistance to Vibrio bivalvicida in larvae of the oyster Argopecten purpuratus”. Student: Camila Montesinos. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2022 - 2023: “Potential for genetic manipulation of Vibrio-type bacteria”. Student: Ambar Perez. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2021: “Production and purification of the bactericidal protein of bacterial permeability increasing ApLBP/BPI1 from the oyster Argopecten purpuratus in Pichia pastoris”. Student: Camila Muñoz. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2020 -2022: “Functional characterization of the C-type lectin receptor (ApCLR) expressed in hemocytes of the oyster Argopecten purpuratus”. Student: Valentina Muñoz. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2020 -2022: “Cloning and molecular characterization of two isoforms of interleukin-17 from the oyster Argopecten purpuratus”. Student: Yurubi Borregales. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2018-2019: “Establishment of molecular surface markers of hemocytes of the oyster Argopecten purpuratus: Toll-like and Mannose receptors”. Student: Varinia Morales. Marine Biology Program. Universidad de Valparaíso.
2016-2017: “Immunity-microbiota interaction in the oyster Argopecten purpuratus: identification of immune response biomarkers”. Student: Katherine Muñoz. Biochemistry Program. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
2016-2017 "Identification and molecular characterization of a G-type lysozyme in the Chilean scallop Argopecten purpuratus (Lamark, 1819) and its potential role as a biomarker of immune response". Student: Daniel González. Marine Biology Degree. University of Valparaíso.
2015 "Standardization of a primary culture method of hemocytes from the Northern scallop Argopecten purpuratus for the evaluation of in vitro immune response". Student: Bárbara González. Biology Education Degree. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
2015 "Expression and purification of recombinant Interleukin-1? protein from rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss produced in Escherichia coli". Student: Roberto Cisternas. Biology Education Degree. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
Graduate:
2020 to present: "Characterization of bioactive peptides with antimicrobial activity derived from microalgae with potential for aquaculture". Student: Pabla Ugalde. PhD program in Aquaculture, cooperative program UCh/UCN/PUCV (co-direction).
2020 -2022: "Analysis of the de novo transcriptome of hemocytes from the Chilean scallop Argopecten purpuratus and identification of new antimicrobial peptides". Student: Felipe Stambuk. Master's in Microbiological Sciences. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
2019 -2022: "Identification of genes associated with immune response throughout the larval and post-larval development of the Chilean scallop Argopecten purpuratus and the effect of a diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids on their expression against the pathogenic bacteria Vibrio splendidus". Student: Isis Rojas. PhD program in Aquaculture, cooperative program UCh/UCN/PUCV (co-direction).
2018 -2021: "Immune response effectors and their impact on the bacterial microbiota composition in Argopecten purpuratus". Student: Roxana González. PhD program in Aquaculture, cooperative program UCh/UCN/PUCV.
2017 "Detection of pathogens responsible for human infectious ocular keratitis by multiple qPCR with fluorescent probes". Student: Helen Gutiérrez. Master's in Microbiological Sciences. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. (co-direction).
2016 "Respiratory burst and its modulating function on the expression of antimicrobial effectors in hemocytes of Argopecten purpuratus induced with molecular patterns associated with pathogens". Student: Daniel Oyanedel. Master's in Microbiological Sciences. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
2016 "Evaluation of the biological activity of synthetic peptides obtained from the microalga Tetraselmis suecica". Student: Genezareth Wong. Master's in Microbiological Sciences. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. (co-direction).
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Beca Presidente de La Republica/BECAS CHILE
UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER II
Chile, 2006
Scholarship to perform PhD studies at the Laboratory of Ecology of Coastal Marine Systems, CNRSUMR5119, University of Montpellier 2, Ifremer, University of Montpellier 1, and IRD, Place Eugène Bataillon, F-34095 Montpellier, France from 2006 to 2010.
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EGIDE- French Government postdoctoral mobility grant.
EMBAJADA DE FRANCIA EN CHILE
Francia, 2013
Internship at Immune Response, Aquaculture, Environment Laboratory. Lagoon Ecosystem Research Unit. University of Montpellier 2, France.
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Carl Storm International Diversity (CSID) Fellowship
Gordon Research Association
Estados Unidos, 2013
Fellowship for the 2013 Antimicrobial Peptides Gordon Research Conference.
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SIBAGHE-University of Montpellier 2 Fellowship grant.
UNIVERSITE DES SCIENCES ET TECHNIQUES DU LANGUEDOC, MONTPELLIER II
Francia, 2010
Internship at Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, University of Bonn, Germany.
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Premio a la Docencia Distinguida
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Chile, 2016
Premio a la docencia distinguida en pregrado de la PUCV
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Premio a la docencia distinguida
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Chile, 2021
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Immunostimulatory effect of beta-glucans in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) |
Scallop Immunology |
Unraveling scallop immunity - pathogen interplay by dual transcriptomics: Identification of molecular markers associated with resistance in larvae and virulence in a pathogenic Vibrio |
Understanding the crosstalk between differentially activated M1 macrophages and NK cells to improve specific innate immune responses against bacterial or viral pathogens in aquacultured salmonids |
Desarrollo de una quimera multiantigénica y multiepitópica para su uso potencial como vacuna en el control de Piscirickettsia salmonis |
Estudio del estatus inmune de Salmo salar en condiciones de campo y su relación con la infección por Piscirickettsia salmonis y bases para la incorporación de péptidos inmunomoduladores en dieta como nuevos medicamentos contra el patógeno |
Unveiling immunity trade-offs at critical developmental stages in scallops=> role of dietary PUFAs and its potential use in aquaculture. |
EARLY WARNING BIOMARKERS TO ASSESS SCALLOP IMMUNE STATUS=> EXPANDING THE HOLOBIONT CONCEPT IN MARINE BIVALVES |
IMMUNOMODULATION OF INTESTINAL INNATE IMMUNE PARAMETERS BY HOST DEFENSE PEPTIDES IN THE RAINBOW TROUT, ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS, FOLLOWING B-GLUCAN ORAL ADMINISTRATION. |
Peptide effectors of enteric host defense |
Studies of alpha-defensins in primate innate immunity |
Resistance to antimicrobial peptides in vibrios |
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Paulina Schmitt
Assistant Professor
Biology
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Valparaiso, Chile
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Katherina Brokordt
Académico/Profesor Asociado
Acuicultura
Universidad Católica del Norte
Coquimbo, Chile
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Luis Mercado
Profesor Titular
Instituto de Biología
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile
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Fanny Guzman
Investigador Senior
Núcleo de Biotecnología Curauma
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Chile
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Roxana González
Investigadora Postdoctoral
Acuicultura
Universidad Católica del Norte
Coquimbo, Chile
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Rodolfo Farlora
Full time professor
Instituto de Biología
Universidad de Valparaíso
Valparaiso, Chile
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Claudio Alvarez
Investigador Titular
Corporación Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas
Coquimbo, Chile
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Sergio Marshall
PROFESSOR
BIOLOGY INSTITUTE
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE VALPARAÍSO
Valparaíso, Chile
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Erwin de la Fuente
PROFESOR ASOCIADO
CIENCIAS BIOMÉDICAS
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL NORTE
Coquimbo, Chile
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Fabian Cuadros
Profesor
Facultad de Ciencias
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile
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Teodoro Coba
Investigador Titular indefinido
BIOTEC
CORPORACION CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS EN ZONAS ARIDAS
La Serena, Chile
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Claudio Alvarez
Investigador Titular
Laboratorio FIGEMA
Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas
Coquimbo, Chile
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LINA CORTES
Investigadora Postdoctoral
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad del Desarrollo
Santiago, Chile
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Paula Santana
Profesora Asistente e Investigadora
Facultad de Ingeniería
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Carolina Yáñez
Profesor Adjunto
Instituto de Biología
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Valparaíso , Chile
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Constanza Cárdenas
Associate Researcher
Nucleo Biotecnologia Curauma
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE VALPARAÍSO
Valparaíso, Chile
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Jurij Wacyk
Profesor Asociado
Produccion Animal
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FAC. CS AGRONÓMICAS
Stgo, Chile