ABOUT THE LABORATORY
From 2016, with good practices and excellent working environment, our main goal is to integrate the new concepts in nephrology and immunology in order to contribute to the understanding and treatment for different renal diseases. We have collaborations in different areas of nephrology, both national and international.
TEAM
Cristian Amador
Principal Investigator, Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile)
Previous training: Postdoctoral training at Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, INSERM, Sorbonne University, Paris Descartes University (Paris, France), and at German Cancer Research Center – DKFZ (Heidelberg, Germany). Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Chile (Santiago, Chile). Degree in Biological Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
Research Assistance
Javier Reyes
Lab Manager
Professional degree in Biochemistry of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaíso, Chile).
Postdoctoral Researcher
Patricio Araos
Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of Chile (Santiago, Chile). Professional degree in Biochemistry of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaíso, Chile).
PhD Student
Stefanny Figueroa
Professional degree in Biochemistry of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaíso, Chile).
Laboratory Vet
Eduardo Guzmán
Veterinary Physician
Laboratory Maintenance
Eliana Pino
Assistant in Animal Facility
Magali Machuca
Laboratory Assistant
Past Members
Research Assitance
– Mauricio Lozano (2016-2019): Professional degree in Biochemistry of University of Santiago of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
– Carolina Lobos (2019-2020): Professional degree in Biotechnology Engineer, INACAP University (Santiago, Chile).
Undergraduate Students
– Carolina Lobos (2016-2017): Professional degree in Biotechnology Engineer, INACAP University (Santiago, Chile).
– María Aillapán (2018): Medical technology (mention morphophysiopathology and cytodiagnosis) student of University Pedro de Valdivia (Santiago, Chile).
– Stefanie Duque (2018): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaiso, Chile).
– Andrés Guzmán (2021): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
– Orlando Rubio (2021): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Andrés Bello National University (Santiago, Chile).
– Benjamín Vicuña (2022): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaiso, Chile).
– Sut’yam Cortés (2022): Biochemistry undergraduate student of University of Antofagasta (Antofagasta, Chile).
Visiting Students
– Alexander Zúñiga (2017): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Daniela García (2018): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Matías Villalobos (2018): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Pía Pizarro (2018): Scholar student, Froilán Yáñez de la Barra School.
– Milenco Ramos (2019): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Claudia Noronha (2019): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Polytechnic and Artistic University of Paraguay (UPAP).
– Alexandra Cigna (2020): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Sebastián Benavides (2021): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Juan José Alfaro (2022): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Rafael Campos (2022): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Laura Valenzuela (2022): Obstetrics student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Catalina Salas (2022): Obstetrics student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.