David Ramírez
Group Leader
Traveling and meeting new people/cultures is something I really enjoy (that’s why I chose science as a lifestyle). Also, I enjoy playing poker, futbol, and hanging out in the outdoors with friends.
Gabriel Olguín
Postdoc
Science and community building. I explore how molecules work, from ion channels to nanoparticles, and teach biophysics and bioinformatics to curious minds. Beyond the lab, I help connect scientists across Chile and the world, driven by a love of nature and a vision for a more sustainable future.
Javiera Gavilán
Postdoc
PhD in Biological Sciences specialised in Cellular and Molecular Biology, with experience in Alzheimer’s disease and neuroprotection. Beyond academia, I enjoy reading, cooking, hiking, and music.
Laura Sánchez
Postdoc
PhD in Chemistry specialised in organic compounds, passionate about the rational design of bioactive molecules and sharing applied knowledge with students. Outside the lab, I enjoy coffee, reading with my cats, and cycling.
Jessica Valero-Rojas
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
I have a degree in Chemistry with experience in computational chemistry. I am currently interested in bioinformatics, biochemistry and biotechnology. I like to read, swim, and share with my friends.
Carlos Peña-Varas
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
Bioinformatics engineer with knowledge in molecular dynamics simulations, databases, knime and programming languages like python, tcl and html. I enjoy tv series, movies, music, video games, cooking, barbecues and beer.
Claudia Martínez-García
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with expertise in structural biology, bioinformatics, and organic chemistry. My research focuses on the design of TMC1 blockers as otoprotective agents. Outside the lab, I’m a dog lover who enjoys reality shows and doing crochet.
Paulina Valenzuela-Hormazábal
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
I am a civil engineer in bioinformatics with knowledge in structural bioinformatics. In my free time I like to spend time with family and friends, watch series, practice basketball and walk in nature.
Victoria Paz Oviedo-Pino
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
I am a pharmaceutical chemist. I enjoy watching series and movies, hanging out with family and friends.
Ignacio Valenzuela
PhD student Universidad de Concepción
Bioengineer, with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology and bioinformatics. I try to enjoy and be aware of every moment. I am discovering and increasing every day the knowledge of my ignorance.
Sebastián Fuentes
Undergraduated student Univiersidad de Concepción
Biochemistry undergrad with a lot of love for all science and technology advances and an almost as high obsession for Tea, Classical music, OSTs and The Lord Of The Rings.
Ernesto Campusano
Undergraduate student Universidad de Concepción
I am a Chemistry and Pharmacy student. Eager to acquire new knowledge and skills. Passionate about cars, the laboratory, sci-fi, lab, metal music, and TV series.
Nicolás Medina
Research assistant
I am a research assistant. I specialize in the analysis of transcriptomic data, but I like to learn new things. I like to drink coffee, watch series and play soccer.
National
Wendy González (Universidad de Talca)
Paula Santana (Universidad Autónoma de Chile)
Estíbaliz Ampuero (Universidad de Santiago de Chile)
Miguel Reyes (Universidad de Santiago de Chile)
International
Ana Martínez (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain)
Artur A. Indzhykulian (Harvard Medical School, USA)
Janneth González (Pontificia Universdad Javeriana, Colombia)
George Barreto (University of Limerick, Irleand)
Graduate Students
- Silvia Struve, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Alexis Sepúlveda, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Lily Arrué, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Jonathan Hurtado, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Javiera Armijo, Universidad de Santiago de Chile – Chile
- Paola Borrego, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (Visiting PhD student, Fellowship: Alianza del Pacifico) – Colombia
- Christa Kanstrup, University of Copenhagen (Visiting PhD student) – Denmark
- Enrique Madruga, CSIC (Visiting PhD student) – Spain
- Laura Pacheco, Universidad de Concepción – Chile
- Jazmina Bongain, Universidad de Chile – Chile
- Estanislao Márquez, Universidad de Talca – Chile
- Fernanda Saldivar, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (Visiting PhD student) – Mexico
- Nerlis Pájaro, Universidad de Sucre (Visitig PhD Student) – Colombia
- Macarena López, Universidad de Córdoba (Visiting PhD student, Fellowship: Erasmus+ KA171) – Spain
- Kevin Cobos – Universidad Ándres Bello – Chile
Undergraduate Students
- Laura Rodriguez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Colombia
- Juana Muñoz, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Colombia
- Alexandra Cigna, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Jordan Alegría, Universidad Autónoma de Chile – Chile
- Brian Fell, Universidad de Concepción – Chile
- Maziel Cusi, Perú
- Geordano Ropón, Perú
- Francisca Estuardo, Universidad de Concepción – Chile
Research Associate
- Melissa Alegria, Universidad de las Américas – Chile
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