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Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Ciencias Biológicas, mención en Ciencias Fisiológicas., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2000 → 2004
Bachelor, Licenciatura en Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
1994 → 1998
External positions
Centro de Estudios Científicos (CECs), Chile
Centro de Estudios Científicos (CECs), Chile
Council Panamerican Neuroendocrinology Society-PANS
Council Panamerican Neuroendocrinology Society-PANS
Fondecyt-Conicyt
Oregon Health and Science University, National Primate Research Center, Beaverton, OR, USA.
Sociedad Chilena de Ciencias Fisiológicas
Sociedad Chilena de Ciencias Fisiológicas
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FONDECYT R-1240616: Understanding the relationship between food insecurity and obesity: Role of the orexin and DYN peptides in males and females
Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (CoI) & Perez-Leighton, C. (PI)
Agencia Nacional de Investigaci?n y Desarrollo
01/04/24 → 31/03/27
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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FONDECYT R-1230905: Feeding regulates the expression and transcriptional function of Mecp2 in the hypothalamus through the anorexigenic hormones leptin and Glp1, and environmental factors alter this regulation
Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (PI)
Agencia Nacional de Investigaci?n y Desarrollo
15/04/23 → 15/03/27
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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FONDECYT R-1221146: Interorganelle lipid droplet-to-mitochondria contacting in lipodystrophy and fatty liver disease
Cortes Mora, V. A. (PI) & Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (CoI)
Agencia Nacional de Investigaci?n y Desarrollo
01/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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DAAD-PI-USS003: Tratamientos No Farmacológicos en Ratones Modelo de Sindrome de Rett
Herrero Ramon, M. J. (CoI), Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (PI) & Sinja, M. (CoI)
25/07/22 → 23/09/22
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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FONDECYT P-3210505: The altered intracellular distribution of cholesterol contributes to the neuronal phenotype associated with Rett syndrome
Tapia Ossa, P. (PI) & Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (CoPI)
15/04/21 → 15/03/24
Project: PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN
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Contrasting Effects of an Atherogenic Diet and High-Protein/Unsaturated Fatty Acids Diet on the Accelerated Aging Mouse Model SAMP8 Phenotype
Llanquinao, J., Jara, C., Cortés-Díaz, D., Kerr, B. & Tapia-Rojas, C., 2024, In: Neurology International. 16, 5, p. 1066-1085 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhancing adipose tissue functionality in obesity: senotherapeutics, autophagy and cellular senescence as a target
Arias, C., Álvarez-Indo, J., Cifuentes, M., Morselli, E., Kerr, B. & Burgos, P. V., 2024, In: Biological Research. 57, 1, p. 1 14 p., 51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metformin exposure during pregnancy and lactation affects offspring's long-term body weight and adipose tissue mass independent of the maternal metabolic state
Francisca, S., Gloria, A. F., Marco, P. B., Camila, N. C., Víctor, C. & Bredford, K., 2024, In: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease. 1870, 6, 167258.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Targeting the immunoproteasome in hypothalamic neurons as a novel therapeutic strategy for high-fat diet-induced obesity and metabolic dysregulation
Albornoz, N., Álvarez-Indo, J., de la Peña, A., Arias-Muñoz, E., Coca, A., Segovia-Miranda, F., Kerr, B., Budini, M., Criollo, A., García-Robles, M. A., Morselli, E., Soza, A. & Burgos, P. V., 2024, In: Journal of Neuroinflammation. 21, 1, 191.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The interplay between leptin, glucocorticoids, and GLP1 regulates food intake and feeding behaviour
Perez-Leighton, C., Kerr, B., Scherer, P. E., Baudrand, R. & Cortés, V., 2024, In: Biological Reviews. 99, 3, p. 653-674 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations
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Neuroendocrine Techniques at the Cutting Edge
Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (Organizer), Belsham, D. (Organizer), Lehman, M. (Organizer), Marshall, C. (Organizer), Evans, N. (Organizer) & Navarro, V. (Organizer)
2023 → 2023Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organizing a conference, workshop, ...
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Neuroendocrine Integration of Appetite and Metabolism
Kerr Fuentes, B. D. (Organizer), Navarro, V. (Participant), Scherer, P. E. (Participant), Matus Montero, M. S. (Participant) & Lee Liu, D. N. (Participant)
2023 → 2023Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...