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Valentina Méndez Camus

VP de Desarrollo Científico

NIDO

Santiago, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Microbiología ambiental, Biotecnología Ambiental, Biorremediación

Educación

  •  Biotechnology , Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria. Chile, 2017
  •  Biochemist, PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO. Chile, 2008

Experiencia Académica

  •   Associate Research Full Time

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

    Sydney, Australia

    2019 - 2021

  •   Investigador Postdoctoral Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2017 - 2019

  •   Asistente científico Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2009 - 2017

  •   Asesor Científico Part Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2023 - At present

  •   Investigador Doctoral Full Time

    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

    Nueva York, Estados Unidos

    2015 - 2015

  •   Investigador visitante Full Time

    Culture Collection University of Gothenburg

    Gotenburgo, Suecia

    2018 - 2018

  •   Investigador Doctoral Full Time

    Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung

    Braunschweig, Alemania

    2014 - 2014

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Investigador Asociado Full Time

    University of New South Wales

    Sidney, Australia

    2019 - 2021

  •   Asistente Cientifico Full Time

    universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2009 - 2017


 

Article (15)

Aerobic biotransformation of 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonate by Dietzia aurantiaca J3 under sulfur-limiting conditions
The OxyR and SoxR transcriptional regulators are involved in a broad oxidative stress response in Paraburkholderia xenovorans LB400.
Complete genome sequence of hydrocarbon-degrading halotolerant Acinetobacter radioresistens DD78, isolated from the Aconcagua river mouth in Central Chile.
Complete genome sequence of the marine hydrocarbon degrader Alcaligenes aquatilis QD168, isolated from crude oil-polluted sediment of Quintero Bay, Central Chile.
Genomic and physiological traits of the marine bacterium Alcaligenes aquatilis QD168 reveal a robust adaptive response to environmental stressors.
Long-chain flavodoxin FldX1 improves Paraburkholderia xenovorans LB400 tolerance to oxidative stress caused by paraquat and H2O2
Streptomycin resistance in Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis strains from Chile is related to an rpsL gene mutation.
Complete genome sequence of the hydrocarbon-degrading strain Achromobacter sp. B7, isolated during petroleum hydrocarbon bioremediation in the Valparaiso Region, Chile.
Novel hydrocarbonoclastic metal-tolerant Acinetobacter and Pseudomonas strains from Aconcagua river oil-polluted soil.
An aryl dioxygenase shows remarkable double dioxygenation capacity for diverse bis-aryl compounds, provided they are carbocyclic.
Stepwise conversion of flavonoids by engineered dioxygenases and dehydrogenase: Characterization of novel biotransformation products.
Bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons: catabolic genes, microbial communities, and applications
Dioxygenation of the diphenyl dioxygenation Product
The homogentisate and homoprotocatechuate central pathways are involved in 3- and 4-hydroxyphenylacetate degradation by Burkholderia xenovorans LB400
Bacterial degradation and bioremediation of chlorinated herbicides and biphenyls

BookSection (2)

1. Genómica estructural y funcional del metabolismo bacteriano: Descubriendo nuevas rutas catabólicas de compuestos aromáticos
2. Reconstrucción del metabolismo bacteriano de hidroxifenilacetatos: desde el genoma a la función de sus genes

Proyecto (6)

Microbial metabolism for bioremediation and biosynthesis of bioproduct
Synthesis of novel flavonoids through enzymatic transformations for enhancement of their bioactivity
Anabolism, catabolism and physiological adpatations to aromatic compounds of Burkholderia xenovorans LB400 and their biotechnological applications
Estudio de biocatalizadores microbianos para procesos de biorremediación ambiental y la síntesis de compuestos bioactivos
A novel chemo-enzymatic route to bioactive compounds
Estudio de las capacidades catabólicas de compuestos aromáticos de la bacteria modelo Burkholderia xenovorans LB400 y sus aplicaciones en la biorremediación
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Valentina Méndez

VP de Desarrollo Científico

NIDO

Santiago, Chile