
Denisse Margarita Bravo Rodriguez
Associate Professor
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile
Molecular mechanisms of oral and gastrointestinal bacterial interaction with host cells. Control mechanisms of oral bacteria
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Biochemist, Universidad de Chile. Chile, 2009
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Biochemist, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2003
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Assistant Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Dentistry
Santiago, Chile
2011 - A la fecha
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Associate Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Dentistry
Santiago, Chile
2011 - 2019
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Postdoctoral Full Time
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile
2009 - 2010
Developing Thesis
1) PhD in Pharmacology, Universidad de Chile. Leonor Díaz Velis. (Advisor Dr. Jorge Gamonal, Co-advisor Denisse Bravo)
2) PhD in Pharmacology, Universidad de Chile. Jimena Canales Urriola. (Advisor Dr. Dr. Andrew Quest, Co-advisor Denisse Bravo)
3) Master in Biochemist, Universidad de Chile. Cristopher Soto López. (Advisor Denisse Bravo)
Finished Thesis
1) Undergraduate, Biochemist, Universidad de Santiago. Samantha Gonzales Quiñonez. (Advisor Denisse Bravo)
2) Undergraduate, Biochemist, Universidad de Chile. Ignacio Lobos Matthei. (Advisor Denisse Bravo)
3) Undergraduate, Dentist, Universidad de Chile. IIsaac Bugueño. (Advisor Denisse Bravo)
4) Master in Biochemist, Universidad de Chile. Daniel Plaza. (Advisor Dr. J.M. Pérez-Donoso, Co-advisor Denisse Bravo)
5) Undergraduate, Biotechnology, Universidad Andrés Bello. Diana Schofield. (Advisor Dr. J.M. Pérez-Donoso, Co-advisor Denisse Bravo)
Academic Experience
Postgraduate
2012-2013 Master in Dentistry Science. Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Chile
Undergraduate
2011-2014. Professor of "Microbiology and Oral Microbiology". Faculty of Dentistry. Universidad de Chile.
Professor of "Methodology of Investigation". Faculty of Dentistry. Universidad de Chile.
2010. Professor of "Microbiology". Technologic Faculty. Universidad de Santiago de Chile.
Professor of "Microbiology". Technologic Faculty. Universidad de Santiago de Chile.
Professor of "Molecular Biology". Faculty of Biological Science. Universidad Andrés Bello.
Professor of "Biochemist". Faculty of Biological Science. Universidad Andrés Bello.
2006-2010. Professor of "Microbiology". Faculty of Biological Science. Universidad Andrés Bello.
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Selected for participation in “64th Meetings of the Laureates”
ACADEMIA CHILENA DE CIENCIAS
Alemania, 2014
Selection for participation in the 64th Meetings of the Nobel Laureates
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"FUTURO EN INVESTIGACIÓN"
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CHILE S.A
Chile, 2013
Award to the most original investigation in the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Chilean division
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Best Oral presentation
SOCIEDAD CHILENA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Chile, 2012
Best Oral presentation in the XXXIV meeting of gastroenterology
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Best Poster Presentation
Asociación Latinoamericana de Microbiología (ALAM)
Brasil, 2010
Best Poster presentation in the XIX Latin-American Congress of Microbiology
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Oriana Josseau
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2009
Best PhD student
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Best oral communication
ASOCIACION CHILENA DE MICROBIOLOGIA
Chile
Best oral presentation in the XXVII national meeting of SOMICH
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best student in clinical biochemistry
Laboratorios Roche
Chile, 2003
best student in clinical biochemistry course
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undergraduate researcher student
INSTITUTO MILENIO DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS EN BIOLOGIA CELULAR Y BIOTECNOLOGIA
Chile, 2002
Award to the best young undergraduate researcher
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Premio por el mejor trabajo presentado
IADR división Chile
Chile, 2020
Premio por el trabajo presentado en la XXXII Reunión Anual de la International Association of Dental Research (IADR) división Chilena.
Bioremediating heavy metals through the synthesis of metal nanoparticles by microorganisms |
Bioremediating heavy metals through the synthesis of metal nanoparticles by microorganisms. |
Determination of critical genes encoding virulence factors of P. gingivalis involved in the onset and progression of periodontitis=> new insights on the transition from health to disease |
ENDODONTIC PATHOGEN-INDUCED MACROPHAGE RESPONSIVENESS PROFILES AND THEIR EPIGENETIC REGULATION AS DETERMINANTS FOR SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION AND TREATMENT RESPONSE IN CHRONIC APICAL PERIODONTITIS |
THE IMPORTANCE OF SULFUR AND PHOSPHATE METABOLISM ON THE BIOSYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF COPPER AND LITHIUM NANOPARTICLES PRODUCED BY BACTERIA. |
ROLE OF PERIODONTO-PATHOGENIC BACTERIAL SEROTYPES IN PROMOTING THE ALVEOLAR BONE RESORPTION DURING PERIODONTITIS THROUGH AN IMBALANCE OF TH1/TH 17 VERSUS TREG IMMUNE RESPONSES |
Nanotecnología para Aplicaciones Biomédicas (NanoBioMat) |
Señalización por estrés metabólico en cáncer, enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabetes |
CROSSTALK BETWEEN LOCAL HOST RESPONSE TO ENDODONTIC INFECTION AND LOW-GRADE SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION IN ASYMPTOMATIC APICAL PERIODONTITIS=> PROSPECTIVE STUDY EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF CONSERVATIVE ENDODONTIC TREATMENT |
"ROLE OF P. GINGIVALIS LPS IN PROMOTING PERSISTENCE IN GINGIVAL EPITHELIAL CELLS AND PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS BY UPREGULATION OF SURVIVIN" |
Aislamiento de microorganismos Antárticos capaces de sintetizar nanopartículas semiconductoras altamente fluorescentes (quantum dots) para aplicaciones biotecnologicas |
Papel del LPS de P. gingivalis en la persistencia en células epiteliales gingivales y la progresión de la periodontitis crónica mediada por el aumento de survivina |
Role of P. gingivalis LPS in promoting persistence in gingival epithelial cells and progression of chronic periodontitis by upregulation of survivin |

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

Sergio Álvarez
Profesor Asistente
Bioquímica y Biología Molecular
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS QUÍMICAS Y FARMACÉUTICAS
Santiago, Chile

Jorge Gamonal
Académico
Odontología Conservadora
FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Carlos Blondel
Profesor Asistente
Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile

Lisette Leyton
Full Professor
Cell and Molecular Biology
FACULTAD DE MEDICINA UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Mario Diaz
Profesor asistente
Instituto Ciencias odontológicas
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGIA
Santiago, Chile

IVAN CALDERON
Associate Professor / Principal Investigator/ Master in Biotechnology & Life Sciences Director
Biological Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD ANDRÉS BELLO
SANTIAGO, Chile

Juan Ugalde
Assistant Professor
Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida
Universidad Andrés Bello
Santiago, Chile

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

Julian Bejarano
Investigador Postdoctoral
Universidad de Chile. Centro FONDAP ACCDiS
Santiago, Chile

Juan Gautier
profesor titular
Química de los materiales
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago, Chile
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Emma Hernandez
Académico 44 h, profesor titular
Oral Patology and Medicine
Universidad de Chile, Facultad de Odontología
SANTIAGO, Chile

Rolando Vernal
Profesor Titular
Departamento de Odontología Conservadora
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Loreto Abusleme
Assistant Professor
Oral pathology and medicine
FACULTAD DE ODONTOLOGÍA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Carmen Romero
Jefe Laboratorio Endocrinología y Biología Reproductiva
Obstetricia y Ginecología
HOSPITAL CLÍNICO UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Maria Vega
Academico Profesora Titular
Obstetricia y Ginecologia Campus Norte
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE - FACULTAD DE MEDICINA
Santiago, Chile

Soledad Henriquez
Profesor Asistente
INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MATERNO INFANTIL, FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Claudio Meneses
Profesor Asociado
Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal/ Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Humberto Palza
Associate Professor
Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Biotecnología
Universidad de Chile
Santiago, Chile

Andrew Quest
Full Professor
Biologia Celular y Molecular
FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Rodrigo Espinoza
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering Biotechnology and Materials
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Santiago, Chile

Carla Gallardo
PhD
Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile