Organization profile
Organization profile
The School of Dentistry offers a solid and updated academic training in the areas of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral health, with emphasis on an ethical and humanistic Christian perspective. Its objective is to prepare dentists capable of responding to clinical challenges with responsibility, empathy and dedication to service. This training is based on the development of scientific and technical skills that allow comprehensive and quality care to individuals and communities.
Organization profile
The School of Dentistry offers a solid and updated academic training in the areas of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral health, with emphasis on an ethical and humanistic Christian perspective. Its objective is to prepare dentists capable of responding to clinical challenges with responsibility, empathy and dedication to service. This training is based on the development of scientific and technical skills that allow comprehensive and quality care to individuals and communities.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Ulises Jonás Ahumada Castro, PhD
- Universidad San Sebastián - Docente Investigador
- Facultad de Odontología - Docente Investigador
- Sede Santiago - Docente Investigador
Person: Researcher
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Lorena Armijo Weingart, PhD
- Universidad San Sebastián - Investigador
- Facultad de Odontología - Investigador
- Sede Concepción - Investigador
Person: Researcher
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Pablo Felipe Báez Benavides, PhD
- Universidad San Sebastián - Docente Investigador
- Facultad de Odontología - Docente Investigador
- Sede Santiago - Docente Investigador
Person: Researcher
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FONDECYT R-1241526: Pro-inflammatory cytokines decrease unsaturated cardiolipin levels and/or mitophagy, promoting mitochondrial damage and its extracellular release in salivary epithelial cells of Sjögren’s syndrome patients.
Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (Investigador(a) Responsable), Providell, S. G. (CoI), Aguilera Covarrubias, S. O. (CoI), González Burgos, M. J. (CoI) & Molina Castillo, C. T. (CoI)
Agencia Nacional de Investigaci?n y Desarrollo
01/04/24 → 31/03/28
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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FONDECYT R-1211261: The interplay between phosphorylation and ubiquitylation controls stabilization of HERPUD1 under ER stress: possible implications on TNBC aggressiveness
Burgos Hitschfeld, P. V. (Investigador(a) Responsable), Varas Godoy, M. A. (CoI), Mardones Cofre, G. A. (CoI) & Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (CoI)
01/04/21 → 31/03/25
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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FONDECYT I-11201058: The contribution of dysfunctional mitochondria to the inflammatory response mediated by innate immune receptors in salivary epithelial cells of Sjögren's syndrome patients
Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (Investigador(a) Responsable)
Agencia Nacional de Investigaci?n y Desarrollo
01/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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Mitochondrial complex-derived ROS induces lysosomal dysfunction and impairs autophagic flux in human cells carrying the APOE4 allele
Silva Pavez, E. E., Niño, S. A., Barrios-Camus, O., Cardenas Matus, J. C. & González-Billault, C., 2026, In: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Targeting the ER stress sensor IRE1 protects the liver from fibrosis through the downregulation of the proteostasis factor P4HB/PDIA1
Hazari, Y., Habbouche, L., Lopez, V. A. G., Urra, H., Diaz, J., Tamburini, G., Milani, M., Durand, S., Aprahamian, F., Baxter, R., Huang, M., Dong, X. C., Gonzalez-Rojas, L., Silva, J. F., Tapia-Dufey, I., Vihinen, H., Ratziu, V., Foufelle, F., Hengstler, J. G. & Jokitalo, E. & 5 others, , 2026, In: Hepatology. 83, 1, p. 75 93 p., 10.1097/HEP.0000000000001335.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Animal models of obesity
Acuña-Catalán, D., Rivera-Reyes, P., Sandoval-Valenzuela, C., Pinto-Núñez, D. & Morselli, E., 2025, Methods in Cell Biology. Academic Press Inc., p. 207-252 46 p. (Methods in Cell Biology).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Semana de la Odontología
Silva Lopes, A. B. (Organizer)
2023 → 2023Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organizing a conference, workshop, ...
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Alfabetización en salud oral en Personas mayores
Silva Lopes, A. B. (Speaker)
2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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International journal of interdisciplinary dentistry (Journal)
Silva Lopes, A. B. (Reviewer)
2022 → 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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Universidad San Sebastian Reports Findings in Hypercholesterolemia (Small extracellular vesicles from pregnant women with maternal supraphysiological hypercholesterolemia impair endothelial cell function in vitro)
Leiva Mendoza, A. A., Gutiérrez Pérez, J. A., Cantin González, C. A. & Carvajal Rios, L. P.
04/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Analizador de Imágenes Luminiscentes
Gutiérrez Pérez, J. A. (Manager), Leiva Mendoza, A. A. (Manager), Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (Manager), Contreras Duarte, S. D. L. M. (Manager), Yáñez Henríquez, M. J. (Manager), Morselli, E. (Manager), Chiarello Peñaranda, D. (Manager), Carrasco Wong, I. J. (Manager), Lagos Arevalo, C. F. (Manager), Amador Carrasco, C. A. (Manager) & Vio Lagos, C. (Manager)
Equipment/facility: Equipment
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Autoclave
Lagos Arevalo, C. F. (Operator), Chiarello Peñaranda, D. (Operator), Amador Carrasco, C. A. (Operator), Carrasco Wong, I. J. (Operator), Morselli, E. (Operator), Leiva Mendoza, A. A. (Operator), Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (Operator), Contreras Duarte, S. D. L. M. (Operator), Gutiérrez Pérez, J. A. (Operator), Yáñez Henríquez, M. J. (Operator), Soto Arriaza, M. A. (Operator) & Lee Liu, D. N. (Manager)
Equipment/facility: Equipment
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Campana de Extracción de Gases
Gutiérrez Pérez, J. A. (Operator), Leiva Mendoza, A. A. (Operator), Barrera Alvarado, M. J. (Operator), Contreras Duarte, S. D. L. M. (Operator), Carrasco Wong, I. J. (Operator), Yáñez Henríquez, M. J. (Operator), Soto Arriaza, M. A. (Operator), Chiarello Peñaranda, D. (Operator), Amador Carrasco, C. A. (Operator), Morselli, E. (Operator), Lagos Arevalo, C. F. (Operator), Lee Liu, D. N. (Operator) & Vio Lagos, C. (Manager)
Equipment/facility: Equipment