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Rodrigo Elizardo Vera Garcia

Coordinador de Investigación

Hospital de Urgencia de Asitencia Pública

Santiago, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Biomedicina. Estudios clinicos y epidemiologicos. - Microbiologia clínica y aplicada. - Microbiota y probioticos. - Aplicaciones biomédicas.

Educación

  •  Microbiología, UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA. España, 2016
  •  Microbiología Aplicada, UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA. España, 2013
  •  Biólogo, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION. Chile, 1999
  •  Biología, UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION. Chile, 1998

Experiencia Académica

  •   Asistente Investigación Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

    Ingenieria Quimica

    Chile

    2006 - 2013

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Profesional superior Full Time

    Universidad de Concepción

    Concepción, Chile

    2006 - 2012

  •   Microbiólogo. Becario Full Time

    Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

    Barcelona, España

    2013 - 2016

  •   Investigador Postdoctoral Full Time

    Universidad de Barcelona

    Barcelona, España

    2017 - 2019

  •   Microbiólogo Full Time

    Hospital de Urgencia de Asistencia Pública

    Santiago, Chile

    2019 - 2021

  •   Supervisor Area Biología Molecular Full Time

    Hospital de Urgencia Asistencia Pública

    Santiago, Chile

    2020 - 2021

  •   Coordinador de Investigación Full Time

    Hospital de Urgencia Asistencia Pública. Posta Central

    Santiago, Chile

    2021 - At present

Formación de Capital Humano


Apoyo en la formación de distintos profesionales de pregrado e investigadores de postgrado en la Universidad de Concepción, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona y la Universidad de Barcelona.


Difusión y Transferencia


- Participación en Difusión Científica y Tecnológica a través de la dirección de proyectos del Programa Explora.
- Transferencia Tecnológica por participación en la formulación y gestión de diversos proyectos FONDEF e INNOVA CHILE.
- Participación como inventor de una patente.
- Apoyo científico tecnologico a primera empresa biotecnológica chilena en desarrollo de probióticos.


Premios y Distinciones

  •   Beca de doctorado en el extranjero

    Conicyt - Becas Chile

    Chile, 2012

    Beca de doctorado en extranjero, para realizar estudios de Master y Doctorado en Microbiología en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

  •   Beca Postdoctorado en el extranjero

    CONICYT BECAS CHILE

    Chile, 2017

    Estadía Postdoctoral en Universidad de Barcelona. Investigación en Vesículas de Membrana desde probióticos y respuesta inmunológica


 

Article (16)

Molecular Characterization of the Convergent Carbapenem-Resistant and Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae Strain K1-ST23, Collected in Chile during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Description of Symptoms Caused by the Infection of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.621 (Mu) Variant in Patients With Complete CoronaVac Vaccination Scheme: First Case Report From Santiago of Chile
Epidemiological characteristics of Omicron and Delta SARS-CoV-2 variant infection in Santiago, Chile
First Identification of Reinfection by a Genetically Different Variant of SARS-CoV-2 in a Homeless Person from the Metropolitan Area of Santiago, Chile
Sensitivity analysis of rapid antigen tests for the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant detection from nasopharyngeal swab samples collected in Santiago of Chile
Topical Pioglitazone Nanoformulation for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Design, Characterization and Efficacy in Hairless Mouse Model
Extracellular vesicles and soluble factors secreted by Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 and ECOR63 protect against enteropathogenic E. coli-induced intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction
Membrane vesicles from the probiotic Nissle 1917 and gut resident Escherichia coli strains distinctly modulate human dendritic cells and subsequent T cell responses
Ocular penetration of fluorometholone-loaded PEG-PLGA nanoparticles functionalized with cell-penetrating peptides
Incidence of filamentous fungi with toxigenic potential on samples of feed and raw materials for their manufacture
Incidence of filamentous fungi with toxigenic potential on samples of feed and raw materials for their manufacture
Effect of Lactobacillus salivarius strain LPLM-O1 in a Murine Model of Salmonella typhimurium Infection
Enhacement of the Viability of Lactobacillus plantarum during the Preservation and Storage Process Based on the Response Surface Methodology
Effect of orally-administered Lactobacillus plantarum LPLM-O1 strain in an immunosuppressed mouse model of urinary tract infection
The inhibitory activity of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from breast milk on gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria of nosocomial origin
The inhibitory activity of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from breast milk on gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria of nosocomial origin.

ConferencePaper (12)

Improved growth and use of maltodextrin as a cryoprotection and preservation in Lactobacillus plantarum CECT 8150 strain submitted to freeze-drying process
Improved growth and conservation in freeze drying parameters of strain Lactobacillus plantarum with probiotic potential in animal feed
Incidence of fungi with toxigenic potential in feed and raw material samples
Mycological quality of dietary supplements intended for human consumption
Protective effect of a Lactobacillus plantarum strain in an animal model of gastrointestinal infection associated to enteric Salmonella Thyphimurium
Potential probiotic role of Lactobacillus plantarum strain in a murine model of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and effects in mixed cultures with nosocomial gastrointestinal pathogens
Prevention of bacterial vaginosis during gestation using a vaginal probiotic based on an autochthonous Lactobacillus strain
Probiotic characterization of Lactobacillus spp. strains isolated from individuals without caries records
The inhibiting activity of Lactobacillus spp. isolated from human milk on gastrointestinal pathogenic bacteria of nosocomial origin
Immunologic modulation on the inflammatory response in murine urinary tract infection by Lactobacillus spp. strain
Isolation and selection from breast milk of Lactobacillus spp. strains, with potential probiotic role
Effects on the growth of Candida spp. nosocomial strains by Lactobacillus LPV31 strain

ConferencePoster (1)

Microbiology of Helix aspersa Müller snail, and biotechnological applications for health improvement with impact on commercialization

Patent (1)

Probiotic functional food suitable for immunocompromised individuals undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy

Proyecto (3)

Fertilizantes Orgánicos: Una alternativa sustentable para la vitinicultura del Valle del Itata
La playa y sus habitantes escondidos
Los lactobacilos amigos de nuestro cuerpo y defensores del VIH-SIDA
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Rodrigo Vera

Coordinador de Investigación

Departamento de Formación, Investigación y Docencia

Hospital de Urgencia de Asitencia Pública

Santiago, Chile

4
Claudio Acuña

Profesosr Asociado

Biología

UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

4
Eva Vallejos

Profesor Asociado

Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Agronomía

Universidad de Las Américas

Santiago, Chile

4
Ana Sandino

Profesor Titular

Biología

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile

2
Alejandro Escobar

assistant professor

Institute for Research in Dental Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

2
Erica Castro

Investigadora

Obstetricia y Puericultura

Universidad de Atacama

Copiapó, Chile

2
Mabel Vidal

Academic

Computer Science

Universidad de Concepción

Concepcion, Chile

2
Magaly Sánchez

Docente de pregrado

Ciencias Naturales

Universidad de Las Américas

Concepción, Chile

2
Felipe Reyes

Assistant professor

Universidad de S

Santiago de Chile, Chile

1
Carmen Imarai

Profesor Titular

Biología

UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Lucia Perez

Microbiologo

Microbiologia

Laboratorio FerMat E.I.R.L

Concepción, Chile

1
Carlos Barrera

Funcionario

Biología

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Jaime Cofré

Profesional investigador

Universidad San Sebastián

Concepción, Chile

1
Gerardo Gonzalez

Full Professor

Microbiology

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

1
Maxmiliano Matus

Colaborador Docente

Microbiología

Universidad de Concepción

Concepción, Chile

1
Andres Opazo

Profesor Asistente

Microbiología

Universidad de Concepción

Concepción, Chile