
Fabian Alberto Salazar Lizama
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, University of Exeter
Exeter, Reino Unido
Role of C-type lectin receptors in innate and adaptive immunity to fungi. Role of C-type lectin receptos in dendritic cell phenotype and function.
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PhD in Immunology, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM. Reino Unido, 2016
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Magister en Bioquimica, mencion Proteinas y Biotecnologia, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2010
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Bioquimico, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2010
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Licenciatura en Bioquimica, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2008
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Full Time
MRC Centre for Medical Mycology at the University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Reino Unido
2016 - 2019
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Research Associate Part Time
University of Nottingham, School of Life Sciences, Immunology
Nottingham, Reino Unido
2014 - 2016
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Research Associate Full Time
Fundacion Ciencia y Tecnologia para el Desarrollo
Santiago, Chile
2010 - 2012
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Full Time
MRC Centre for Medical Mycology at the University of Exeter
Exeter, Reino Unido
2019 - At present
- Co-supervisor of PhD students (University of Exeter, 2019 to date).
- Co-Supervisor of intern students (Hons and MSc) (University of Aberdeen, 2016-2019).
- Bench supervisor of intern students (BMedSci and MSc) (University of Nottingham, 2012-2016).
- Lecture about innate immunity as part of the UG course ‘Immunology’ at the University of Chile (2010-2011).
- Made tutorial, marked exam/reports of the UG course ‘Immunology’ at the University of Chile (2009).
- Teaching skill courses: Demonstrating in laboratory practicals, Introduction to teaching and Small groups teaching.
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE:
- Salazar, F., Dambuza, I., Speakman, E. & Brown, G. D. (2019). Novel dendritic cell-expressed C-type lectin receptors modulate adaptive immune responses during Candida infection. Gordon Research Conference and Seminar Immunology of Fungal Infections. 12-18 January 2019, Galveston, Texas, USA.
- Salazar, F., Hall, L., Negm, O.H., Tighe, P.J., Shakib, F. & Ghaemmaghami, A.M. (2015). Mannose receptor negatively regulates the TLR4-AhR-IDO axis in DCs with implication in allergic responses. 4th European Congress of Immunology. 6-9 September 2015, Vienna, Austria.
- Salazar, F., Hall, L., Negm, O.H., Tighe, P.J., Shakib, F. & Ghaemmaghami, A.M. (2015). The role of mannose receptor in modulating the TLR4-IDO axis in allergy. MACS Allergy Day. 19th May 2015, London, UK. (PRIZE BEST ORAL PRESENTATION).
- Salazar, F., Hall, L., Shakib, F. & Ghaemmaghami, A.M. (2014). Differential regulation of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase by TLRs and CLRs in human DCs, the role of aryl-hydrocarbon receptor. 13th International Symposium on Dendritic Cells. 14-18 September 2014, Tours, France.
- Salazar, F., Shakib, F. & Ghaemmaghami, A.M. (2013). Differential regulation of IDO by TLRs and CLRs in human DCs. 27th Annual Conference of the European Macrophage and Dendritic Cell Society. 10-12 October 2013, Erlangen, Germany.
- Salazar, F., Shakib, F. & Ghaemmaghami, A.M. (2013). Differential regulation of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in human airway epithelial cells and dendritic cells. Joint Respiratory Research Day. 4th September 2013, Loughborough, UK.
- Salazar, F., Nova, E., Manubens, A., Cachicas, V., De Ioannes, A. & Becker, M. I. (2009). Innate immunity of marine invertebrates: search of antimicrobial peptides with potential biotechnological applications. 9th Latin American Congress of Immunology. 3-7 November 2009, Valparaiso, Chile.
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Early Researcher of Excellence Award
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Reino Unido, 2015
Awarded by the School of Life Sciences Postgraduate Research Committee in recognition for outstanding research contributions.
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Becas Chile Doctorado en el Extranjero
COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA
Chile, 2010
Beca que financia estudios de doctorado en el extranjero.
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Beca de Magister Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas y Farmeceuticas
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2008
Beca que financia estudios de Magister
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Becas Chile Post-doctorado en el Extranjero
COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA
Chile, 2017
Beca que financia estudios de post-doctorado en el extranjero.
Mollusk hemocyanins as natural immunostimulants in biomedical applications |
Hemocyanins in the Immunotherapy of Superficial Bladder Cancer. |
Extracto de hemocitos de Loco -Concholepas concholepas- con actividad antimicrobiana, composición, procedimiento de preparación y sus usos |
C-type lectins in anti Fungal Immunity |
Mollusk hemocyanins as immunomodulatory proteins with beneficial clinical outcomes=> Elucidating the role of C-type lectin receptors in these effects |
Pilot Study to Assess the Use of an Immunocompetent 3D Model of Human Upper Airway for Comparing the Impact of Different Proteins in Different Matrices |
Local immunomodulation around implants by innovative auxiliary hydrogel-based systems encapsulating autologous and phenotype controlled macrophages |
Immunological basis involved in the immunomodulatory effects of mollusk hemocyanins in the immune system of mammals |
Identificación y caracterización de péptidos bioactivos de hemocianina de Loco y Lapas chilenas, con aplicaciones biotecnológicas. |
Hemocianinas, una herramienta inmunológica de la biomedicina actual |

Jaime Figueroa
Profesor Titular
Bioquimica y Microbiologia
UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE
Valdivia, Chile

SERGIO LAVANDERO
Director
Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS)
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FAC CIENCIAS QUÍMICAS Y FARMACÉUTICAS
Santiago, Chile

Jorge Ferreira
Director
Clinic and Molecular Farmacology
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE , FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, ICBM
Santiago, Chile

Luis Ebensperger
Full Professor
Ecology
PUC, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS BIOLÓGICAS, DEPARTAMENTO DE ECOLOGÍA
Santiago, Chile

María Becker
Scientific Director, President
Research and Development
FUNDACIÓN CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA PARA EL DESARROLLLO
Santiago, Chile

Sergio Arancibia
Medical Science Liaison
Medical Affairs
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceutical)
Santiago, Chile

Miguel del Campo
Investigador Adjunto Proyecto FONDECYT 151337
Fundación Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo
Santiago, Chile

Fabian Salazar
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Biosciences
MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, University of Exeter
Exeter, Reino Unido

Pablo De Ioannes
Associate research scientist
Structural Biology
NYU Medical Center
NEW YORK, Estados Unidos

Michelle Salazar
Asistente de Investigación
Fundación Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo (FUCITED)
Santiago, Chile

Denise Haussmann
Profesora Titular
Departamento de Ciencias Básicas
Universidad Santo Tomás
Valdivia, Chile