A Dedicated Career in the Study of Infectious Diseases.

Over the last 20 years, my work has been driven by a fascination with the coevolution of humans and microorganisms. Specializing in the nucleotide sequences of diverse human pathogens, I have gained profound expertise in handling and analyzing biological samples including parasites, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
My Ph.D. in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin involved pioneering research on the pathogenesis of Monkeypox virus and the development of vaccines for humans and wildlife. This work included engineering multiple recombinant poxviruses for both in-vitro and in-vivo studies, supported by my advanced skills in cellular and molecular laboratory techniques. Certified in BSL-2, BSL-3 and GMP protocols and trained in animal experimentation, I have leveraged this knowledge to develop diagnostic assays and NGS products for microbiomes, significantly impacting industrial research in infectious diseases. Today, I apply this extensive expertise at EDAN Diagnostics enhancing diagnostic precision and innovation in IVD medical devices.

Infectious Diseases

SELECTED INVESTIGATONS

Attenuation of monkeypox virus (MPX) by deletion of genomic regions.

Monkeypox Virus in Animals: Current Knowledge of Viral Transmission and Pathogenesis in Wild Animal Reservoirs and Captive Animal Models.

Multilocus analysis indicates that Trypanosoma cruzi I genetic substructure associated with sylvatic and domestic cycles is not an attribute conserved throughout Colombia.

Characterization of West Nile Viruses Isolated from Captive American Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus ruber) in Medellin, Colombia.

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