Portal del Investigador
Alejandra Marcela Wiedeman Manríquez
Assistant Professor
Universidad de Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Chile
My research focuses on improving the nutritional status of children and developing evidence-based interventions to prevent obesity. Understanding the intake of nutrients and status is critical to identifying inadequate and excessive exposures.
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Human Nutrition, The University of British Columbia. Canada, 2018
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Human Nutrition, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2011
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Human Nutrition, UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO. Chile, 2006
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Nutricionista, UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO. Chile, 2006
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Assistant Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO
Farmacia
Valparaiso, Chile
2025 - At present
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Research Associate Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Medicine
Vancouver, Canada
2024 - 2025
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Medicine
Vancouver, Canada
2019 - 2024
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Teaching Assistant - Undergraduate level courses Part Time
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Land and Food Systems
Vancouver, Canada
2014 - 2018
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Research Staff Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Medicine
Vancouver, Canada
2018 - 2019
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Facilitator - Responsible Conduct of Research - Graduate level course Part Time
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Medicine
Vancouver, Canada
2022 - 2025
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Lecturer - Necesidades Nutricionales - Graduate level course Other
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos
Santiago, Chile
2023 - 2025
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Lecturer - Advances Topics in Pediatric Nutrition - Graduate level course Other
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Medicine
Vancouver, Canada
2023 - 2023
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Lecturer - Nutrition Assessment - Undergraduate level course Other
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Land and Food Systems
Vancouver, Canada
2022 - 2022
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Docente - Undergraduate level courses Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS
Santiago, Chile
2010 - 2011
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Instructor - Taller Nutricional sobre Estrategia Global contra la Obesidad para Profesores Part Time
MINISTERIO DE SALUD
Santiago, Chile
2009 - 2009
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Clinical Supervisor - Práctica Profesional Hospitalaria Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD SANTO TOMAS
Viña del Mar, Chile
2007 - 2007
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Lecturer - Evaluación Nutricional en edad pediátrica Part Time
UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO
Viña del Mar, Chile
2007 - 2007
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Nutricionista Full Time
Consultorio de Placilla
Valparaiso, Chile
2008 - 2008
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Nutricionista Full Time
Hospital San José
Casablanca, Chile
2007 - 2008
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Nutricionista Part Time
Consulta privada
Placilla, Chile
2007 - 2007
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Nutricionista Full Time
Consultorio Jean et Marie Thierry
Valparaiso, Chile
2006 - 2006
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Nutricionista Full Time
Hospital Naval Almirante Nef
Viña del Mar, Chile
2006 - 2006
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Nutricionista Full Time
Consultorio de Quebrada Verde
Valparaiso, Chile
2006 - 2006
Dr. Alejandra Wiedeman has participated as a lecturer in the mandatory Nutritional Needs course in the Master's program in Food and Nutrition at INTA-University of Chile since 2023. Dr. Wiedeman has led lectures focused on protein and fatty acid metabolism during key developmental stages. She has also facilitated discussion workshops on protein and fatty acid metabolism with students in the Master's program in Nutrition and Food at INTA, University of Chile.
Furthermore, in 2023, Dr. Wiedeman was invited to present her pediatric research focused on choline, DHA, and vitamin D as part of Scientific Meetings organized by the Center for Research in Food Environments and Prevention of Chronic Diseases Associated with Nutrition (CIAPEC, INTA, University of Chile).
Feb 2019
Written Interview
Young children may not be consuming sufficient amounts of the essential nutrient choline.
(We have a lot to learn about choline: Study shows toddlers may not be getting enough of this essential nutrient) https://www.bcchr.ca/research/stories/we-have-lot-learn-aboutcholine-study-shows-toddlers-may-not-be-getting-enough
Dec 2018
Community Engagement
Project: Grab'n'Go Boxes
Focused on knowledge translation from research conducted within the Healthy Starts group at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. The project focuses on families housed at the Ronald McDonald House while receiving medical treatment at BC Children's Hospital (Vancouver, Canada).
Jan 2007 – Nov 2008
Workshops on Breastfeeding and Chronic Diseases
Workshops for patients at Hospital San José (Casablanca, Chile) and Consultorio de Placilla Clinic (Valparaíso, Chile).
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2022 IUNS Early Career Travel Grant
International Union of Nutritional Sciences
Japón, 2022
Travel award to support emerging researchers and professionals in the field of nutritional sciences to attend the International Congress of Nutrition in Tokyo, Japan.
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Oral Presentation Travel Award
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada, 2021
Travel award from the Social Exposome Cluster Trainee Research Day.
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‘Society to Cell’ Clyde Hertzman Memorial Fellowship
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada, 2021
Fellowship to complete post-doctoral training awarded by the Social Exposome Cluster and the Human Early Learning Partnership.
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Nutrition Translation Award
American Society for Nutrition
Estados Unidos, 2021
Nutrition Translation Award Finalist (top 4/49) awarded during the annual conference - NUTRITION 2021.
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Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Recognition Award
American Society for Nutrition
Estados Unidos, 2021
Recognition awarded during the annual conference - NUTRITION 2021.
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Nutrition Translation Award
Canadian Nutrition Society
Canada, 2020
Publication award from the Canadian Nutrition Society and the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism.
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Oral Presentation Travel Award
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Canada, 2020
Travel award from the Healthy Starts Theme Trainee Research Day.
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CSATVB Travel Award
Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Canada, 2019
Travel award to attend the 2019 Canadian Vascular & Lipid Summit.
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Postdoctoral Fellow Poster Presentation Award
Canadian Vascular & Lipid Summit
Canada, 2019
Award from the 2019 Canadian Vascular & Lipid Summit.
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Oral Presentation Travel Award
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada, 2019
Travel award from the Social Exposome Cluster Trainee Research Day.
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Bertram Hoffmeister Postdoctoral Fellowship
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Canada, 2019
Fellowship to complete post-doctoral training.
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Becas Chile - Postdoctorado
COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA
Chile, 2019
Fellowship to complete post-doctoral training.
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Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science
American Society for Nutrition
Estados Unidos, 2018
Competition winner, recognition awarded during the annual conference - NUTRITION 2018.
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Poster Competition Winner
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Canada, 2016
Awarded at the Graduate Students Conference, Faculty of Land and Food Systems
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Becas Chile - Doctorado
COMISION NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION CIENTIFICA Y TECNOLOGICA
Chile, 2011
Scholarship to complete doctoral training program.
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Beca Jose Miguel Celedón - Magíster
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2009
Scholarship to pursue a Master degree at the Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología en Alimentos
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Mejor Egresado en Internado de Pediatría
UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO
Chile, 2006
Recognition from the Nutrición y Dietética undergraduate program.
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Graduación con Honores (Distinción Máxima)
UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO
Chile, 2006
Recognition from the Nutrición y Dietética undergraduate program.
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Beca de Honor – Primer Lugar de Matrícula
UNIVERSIDAD DE VALPARAISO
Chile, 2001
Recognition from the Nutrición y Dietética undergraduate program.
Increasing doses of zinc on the absorption of iron in milk fortified with iron |
Understanding the impact of maternal folic acid intake on gestational diabetes and offspring pancreatic islet cell development |
Association of maternal nutrition during pregnancy with brain and motor development in children |
The role of eggs in improving choline and DHA nutrition during development |
Effects Of Different Levels Of Zinc Fortificant On Iron Absorption Of Foodproducts Cofortified With Iron And Zinc |
Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) Nutrition 5-Year-Olds X Section |
Essential Fatty Acid Nutrition in Infants 1 to 2 Years-of-Age |
N-3 Fatty Acid Requirements for Human Development |
