
Gloria Monserrat Calaf Sarrat
Jefe Laboratorio Biología del Cáncer
Universidad de Tarapacá
Arica, Chile
To study the role of organophosphorous pesticides, oxidative stress, genomic instability, resistant cancer cells to drugs, the emerging function of acetylcholine and prolactin as a novel neuroendocrine signaling in breast cancer carcinogenesis
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Biology and Chemistry, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1961
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Biological sciences, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. Estados Unidos, 1968
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Biological sciences, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. Estados Unidos, 1975
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Teaching and Research Assistant Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
1962 - 1963
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Full Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Antofagasta, Chile
1963 - 1974
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Research and Teaching Assistant Full Time
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, Michigan, Estados Unidos
1970 - 1974
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Full Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Medicine
Santiago, Chile
1977 - 1978
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Full Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD METROPOLITANA DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACION
Ciencias
Santiago, Chile
1981 - 1989
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Visiting Professor Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Madison, Wisconsin, Estados Unidos
1985 - 1985
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Visiting Professor Full Time
Universite du Paris XII. Henri Mondor Hospital
Cretei, Francia
1987 - 1989
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Associate Research Scientist Full Time
Michigan Cancer Foundation
Detroit, Michigan, Estados Unidos
1989 - 1990
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Associate Research Scientist Full Time
Michigan Cancer Foundation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Estados Unidos
1989 - 1991
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Assistant Member Full Time
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Estados Unidos
1992 - 1996
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Associate Research Scientist Full Time
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Center for Radiological Research
New York, NY, Chile
1997 - 2003
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Adjunct Research Scientist Full Time
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Center for Radiological Research
New York, NY, Estados Unidos
2004 - 2023
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Full Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Instituto de Alta Investigación
Arica, Chile
2004 - A la fecha
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Best presentation
Spandidos Publications
Grecia, 2005
10th World Congress on Advances in Oncology, and 8th International Symposium on Molecular Medicine. Crete Maris Hotel. Hersonissos, Crete, Greece: “A critical approach to the malignant transformation of human breast epithelial cells with physical and chemical carcinogens”. October 15, 2005
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Best Professor and Researcher
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2009
Instituto de Alta Investigación. Arica, Chile. October 23
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National Award Terra Woman
Terra Woman
Chile, 2009
Category: Science. September 20
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Best Professor and Researcher
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2012
Institute for Advanced Research. Arica, Chile. April 20
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Recognition Award
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2012
Recognition Award for grant FONDECYT 2012. April 20
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Best Professor and Researcher
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2012
October 23
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Career Award
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2012
Best Professor and Researcher, Career Award among other 4. Arica, Chile. October 23
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Chairperson and organizer of XX International Charles Heidelberger Symposium on Cancer Research
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2014
Chairperson and organizer of “20th International Charles Heidelberger Symposium on Cancer Research”. October 8–11
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Nominated Emeritus AACR
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Estados Unidos, 2015
Nominated Emeritus Member of American Association for Cancer Research: April
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Appointed as expert
World Health Organization (IARC)
Francia, 2015
Appointed as expert by “World Health Organization, International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC)” to take part in Monograph # 112 in “Monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans– ‘Some organophosphate insecticides”. From July 2014 to March 2015.Meeting: March 1-13, 2016
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Appointed as expert
World Health Organization (IARC)
Chile, 2016
Experta seleccionada por Organización Mundial de la Salud, World Health Organization, International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) para participar en la elaboración de Monography # 117 Monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans,– ‘Pentachlorophenol and Some Related Compounds’. Desde Marzo a Octubre 2016. Reunión: Octubre 1-13, 2016
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Lead Guest Editor
Hindawi
Estados Unidos, 2016
Appointed as Lead Guest Editor for Journal: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity (4.5 impact factor): November, 2016. Antioxidants and Cancer: Theories, Techniques, and Trials in Preventing Cancer Lead Guest Editor: Gloria M. Calaf Guest Editors: Consolato M. Sergi, Angeles Juarranz, Debasish Roy, Francisco A. Gonzalez Submission Deadline: Friday, 25 August 2017 Publication Date: January 2018
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Medalla Rectoral
UNIVERSIDAD DE TARAPACA
Chile, 2024
Dr. Emilio Rodríguez Ponce, Rector de la Universidad de Tarapacá entrega la distincion universitaria "Medalla Rectoral" a la Dra. Gloria Calaf Sarrat en mérito a su trayectoria de excelencia.
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Ford Foundation
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Estados Unidos, 1966
Beca para estudiar Magister
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British Council
INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
Reino Unido, 1979
Estadía de investigación
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Panamerican Health Organization
INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
Estados Unidos, 1985
Estadía de investigación
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Universidad de Paris XII
Hospital Henri Mondor
Francia, 1987
Estadía de Investigación
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Foundation pour la Recherche Medicale.
Hospital Henri Mondor
Chile, 1988
Estadía de investigación
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Appointed as expert
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Chile, 2018
Monograph 121: IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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Appointed as expert
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Chile, 2020
Monograph 127: IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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Appointed as expert
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Chile, 2022
Monograph 131: IARC Working Group on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans
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Appointed as expert
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Chile, 2024
Report of the Advisory Group to Recommend Priorities for the IARC Monographs during 2025–2029
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World’s Top 2% Scientists list in 2022
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Estados Unidos, 2022
Calaf GM was named in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list in 2022 by Stanford University, and one of the best Impact Researchers in the world
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Cover picture of the International Journal of Oncology
INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
Grecia, 2023
Cubierta de portada de la revista "The International Journal of Oncology" de Spandidos Publication
Carcinogénesis inducida por radiación |
Role of Ras Oncogene in Human Breast Cancer: An Experimental Approach |
Hormones and proliferative activity in breast tissue |
Curcumin, Oxidative Stress, and Breast Cancer |
La función de las hormonas en la tumorigénesis mamaria en lauchas, ratas y seres humanos |
CROSSTALK BETWEEN ACETYLCHOLINE AND PROLACTIN AS A NOVEL NEUROENDOCRINE SIGNALING IN BREAST CANCER PROGRESSION |
EMERGING FUNCTION OF ACETYLCHOLINE IN BREAST CARCINOGENESIS: A NOVEL ROLE IN THE ESTROGEN SIGNALING |
DRUG PANEL FOR RESISTANT CANCER CELLS AND GENOMIC INSTABILITY IN BREAST CARCINOGENESIS |
OXIDATIVE STRESS AND GENOMIC INSTABILITY IN BREAST TUMORIGENESIS |
HUMAN BREAST SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS PESTICIDES |
HUMAN BREAST SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS PESTICIDES |
HUMAN BREAST SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ORGANOPHOSPHOROUS PESTICIDES |

Hector Contreras
Academico
Oncologia Basico Clinica
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, INSTITUTO DE CIENCIAS BIOMÉDICAS, PROGRAMA DE FISIOLOGÍA Y BIOFÍSICA
Santiago, Chile

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

Leonardo Sáenz
Profesor Asociado
Ciencias Biológicas Animales
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS VETERINARIAS Y PECUARIAS
Santiago, Chile

German Ebensperger
PROFESOR ASISTENTE
INSTITUTO DE CIENCIAS BIOMEDICAS
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE - FACULTAD DE MEDICINA
Santiago, Chile

ALEJANDRO CORVALAN
Principal Investigator
Hematology and Oncology
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

SANDRA CORTES
ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR
PUBLIC HEALTH
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile

Flavio Carrion
Director Departamento de Investigación, Postgrado y Educación Continua
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Universidad del Alba
Santiago, Chile

Claudia Foerster
Associate Professor
Institute of Agri-food, Animal and Environmental Sciences
Universidad de O'Higgins
San Fernando, Chile

JULIO TAPIA
Full Professor
Program of Cellular and Molecular Biology
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile

Francisco Aguayo
Profesor Asociado
Programa de Virología, Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas (ICBM)
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

CAROLINA FIGUEROA
Profesor de Planta No Jerarquizado
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE VALPARAISO
Valparaíso, Chile

Elías Figueroa
Associate Professor.
Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Catholic University of Temuco
Temuco, Chile

KAREN DUBOIS
Postdoctoral fellow Fondef IDeA ID17I10064 IDI17
Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Hernán Huerta
Asistente de Investigación
Centro de Biología Integrativa
Universidad Mayor de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Marcela Diaz
Directora de Departamento
Promocion de la Salud de la Mujer y el recién Nacido
Universidad de Chile/Facultad de Medicina
Santiago, Chile

PABLO TAPIA
Investigador postdoctoral
Centro de Biología Celular y Biomedicina (CEBICEM)
Universidad San Sebastián
Santiafgo, Chile

PABLO PEREZ
Profesor investigador
Programa de Comunicación en Cáncer
Universidad del Desarrollo
Santiago, Chile

Sebastián Fuentes
Investigador Postdoctoral
Institulo de Ciencias Biomédicas - Instituto de investigación en Ciencias Odontológicas
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Diego Carrillo
Profesor auxiliar
Instituto de Bioquímica y Microbiología
Universidad Austral de Chile
Valdivia, Chile

Rancés Blanco
Profesional Senior
Plataforma de Apoyo a la Investigación
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago de Chile, Chile