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Diana Maritza Echeverry Berrío

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Diana Maritza Echeverry Berrío, PhD

Assistant Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1704-5833
    20112026

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    Research interests

    His research addresses emerging and zoonotic diseases present in wildlife, with a focus on the diagnosis, reporting and surveillance of diseases of mainly bacterial and parasitic origin present in animals that enter rehabilitation centers, through molecular techniques such as PCR. Likewise, the study of potential vectors that transmit diseases between humans and animals is covered. A second line of research focuses on biotechnology for the conservation of wild species; in particular, isolate and characterize genetic resources that can potentially be used for the conservation of threatened species. In this line, he has developed work focused on the isolation and establishment in culture of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and fibroblasts isolated from tissues of wild and domestic felines. Another emerging line of research addresses the effects of plastic waste on wildlife, seeking to evaluate the real impact of plastic waste on birds and marine mammals.

    Personal profile

    Dr. Diana Echeverry is a Veterinary Doctor from the University of Antioquia (Colombia) and a Doctor in Veterinary Sciences from the University of Concepción. Once his professional career ended, he began in the field of research in the Centauro and Biogenesis research groups of the University of Antioquia, addressing the areas of virology, zoonotic diseases, animal biotechnology, reproductive biology and lactation. At this same university he served as a professor in the courses of Biotechnology, Research and General Mechanisms of Disease. Between 2014 and 2019, he completed a Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences at the University of Concepción in the area of ​​animal biotechnology, researching mesenchymal stem cells from wild and domestic felines. Completing his doctorate, he worked in the Wildlife and Zoology laboratories of the University of Concepción, participating in research and teaching projects. She currently works as a researcher at the San Sebastián University, attached to the Faculty of Natural Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine. 

    Teaching

    Diana Echeverry teaches the subjects of Wildlife Conservation, Conservation and Management of Ecosystems that Host Wild Fauna, Scientific Research Methodology, Zoology, Ecology and Professional Guidance at the School of Veterinary Medicine belonging to the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The lines of research in which he has worked allow him to share the experience and knowledge acquired in the respective subjects. 

    Education/Academic qualification

    PhD, Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción

    … → 2019

    Bachelor, Médica Veterinaria, Universidad de Antioquia

    … → 2009

    External positions

    Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile

    2020 → 2021

    Universidad de Concepción, Sede Chillán, Laboratorio de Vida Silvestre, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Concepción, Chile

    2019 → 2019

    Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Antioquia, Antioquia, Colombia

    2013 → 0201

    Grupo de investigación Biogénesis, Universidad de Antioquia, Antioquia, Colombia

    Keywords

    • SF Animal culture

    Cargo USS

    • Investigador (a)

    Jerarquía Académica

    • Profesor Asistente

    Línea de Investigación

    • Línea de Investigación

    Macrodisciplinas

    • Macrodisciplinas

    Disciplinas ANID

    • Disciplinas

    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):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    3. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    4. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    5. SDG 15 - Life on Land
      SDG 15 Life on Land

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