
David Ramírez PhD
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

Jessica Valero
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

Kevin Cobos
PhD student Universidad Andrés Bello
I am a Ph.D. student in physicochemistry at the University of Andrés Bello, specializing in the field of molecular modeling. During my leisure time, I enjoy watching series, swimming, and reading.

Estanislao Márquez
PhD student Universidad de Talca
I am Peruvian hedonist who enjoy learning about other cultures. Also, reading and writing poetry and tales are my passion. Contact sports and videogames relax me when weeks are rough. Finally, complex flavor cuisine and alcoholic beverages complete my weeks

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.

Carlos Peña
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
PhD student Universidad de Talca
I really enjoy hanging out with friends and family. Also, I enjoy watching movies or series, I like makeup and futbol and I am passionate about science as a problem-solving tool

Jazmina Bongain
M.S.c. student Universidad de Chile
Pediatrician specialist in Intensive Care. My main interest is to learn new disciplines in different fields and through the learning process discover who I am and what I came to this Earth to do. I hope to successfully complete my mission.

Laura Pacheco
M.S.c. student Universidad de Concepción
Biologist interested in pharmacoinformatics with experience in metabolomics, biochemistry and animal physiology. Lover of music, photography and nature.

Paulina Valenzuela
M.S.c. 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
M.S.c. student Universidad de Concepción
I am a pharmaceutical chemist. I enjoy watching series and movies, hanging out with family and friends.

Francisca Stuardo
Undergraduate student Udec
Biologist interested in pharmacoinformatics with experience in metabolomics, biochemistry and animal physiology. Lover of music, photography and nature.

Sebastián Fuentes
Undergraduate student Udec
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

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)
Estibaliz Ampuero (Universidad de Santiago de Chile)
Ingo Dreyer (Universidad de Talca)
Ariela Vergara (Universidad de Talca)
Miguel Reyes (Universidad de Santiago de Chile)
International
Ana Martínez (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain)
Hussam Nour-Eldin (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)
Janneth González (Pontificia Universdad Javeriana, Colombia)
George Barreto (University of Limerick, Irland)
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, Universdiad Militar Nueva Granada (Visiting PhD student, Fellowship: Alianza del Pacifico) – Colombia
- Christa Kanstrup, University of Copenhagen (Visiting PhD student) – Denmark
- Enrique Madruga Mayordomo, CSIC (Visiting PhD student) – Spain
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
Research Associate
- Melissa Alegria, Universidad de las Américas – Chile