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20072024

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Research interests

His research interests are in nanobiotechnology and bioinformatics applications in this field. Currently he focuses on the application of gold nanoparticles as a nanovaccination platform to deliver bioinformatically-optimized T-cell epitopes (Fondecyt Regular 1221434), by implementing a previously developed proteome-wide immunoinformatics tool for epitope discovery in the context of emerging infectious diseases (Fondecyt Iniciación 11170638). On a different avenue, the research he leads in the nanobiotechnology laboratory addresses the development of colorimetric nanosensors for detection of food contaminants (Fondef IDeA ID16I10221) and smartphone-based technology for Mycobacterium bovis detection using a fluorescent genosensor (Copec-UC 2020.R.79).

Personal profile

Dr. Patricio Oyarzún completed his PhD in immunoinformatics at The University of Queensland, after previously studying a Master of Science in Engineering (Major in Biochemical Engineering) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Chile). He has held several academic positions at the Universidad San Sebastián, including director of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, research director of the University and currently is the research director at the Engineering School and the Director of the Master in Biosciences and Bioengineering Innovation. His research interests are in nanobiotechnology and bioinformatics applications in this field, with 22 scientific articles (WoS), 4 awarded patents and has led more than 8 research grants.

Teaching

Dr. Patricio Oyarzún has a PhD on Immunoinformatics from the University of Queensland (Australia) and a is Master of Science in Engineering (Major in Biochemical Engineering) at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Chile). He is currently a professor (profesor titular) and member of the academic board of the Doctorate in Computational Biology. He teaches the course Advanced Biotechnology in the Master in Biosciences and Bioengineering Innovation, which focuses on topics including genomics, metagenomics, nanobiotechnology and bioinformatics applications in these fields.

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Immunoinformatics, The University of Queensland

… → 2012

Master, Ciencias de la Ingeniería m/Ingeniería Bioquímica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

… → 2001

Bachelor, Bioquímico, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

… → 1996

External positions

Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA), Santiago, Chile

2019 → …

Comité de Desarrollo Productivo Regional del Biobío, Concepción, Chile

20172018

Cargo USS

  • Investigador (a)

Jerarquía Académica

  • Profesor Titular

Línea de Investigación

  • Línea de Investigación

Macrodisciplinas

  • Macrodisciplinas

Disciplinas ANID

  • Disciplinas

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