Puerto Rico launches first Microbiome Research Center in the Caribbean
Dr. Filipa Godoy-Vitorino, a pioneer in microbiome research in the Caribbean region and Professor of , and her stellar team from the Microbiology and Anatomy Depts.
Insights into Gut Dysbiosis: Inflammatory Diseases, Obesity, and Restoration Approaches
The gut microbiota is one of the most critical factors in human health. It involves numerous physiological processes impacting host health, mainly via immune system modulation. A balanced microbiome contributes to the gut’s barrier function, preventing the invasion of pathogens and maintaining the integrity of the gut lining. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiome’s composition and function, disrupts essential processes and contributes to various diseases.
August 2023 publications on cervical cancer and tropical biology conservation
Congrats to the Godoy Lab! The cervical microbiota of Hispanics living in Puerto Rico is nonoptimal regardless of HPV status @thegodoylab shines in the International Society for Microbiology Meeting in Buenos Aires Argentina. Dr Godoy presented a Plenary conference on the human microbiome and her latest work and her students Natalie Melendez and Elif Kardas…
Congratulats to Albersy Armina Rodríguez for obtaining a 2023 AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship
The Microbiology Department congratulates Albersy Armina Rodríguez for obtaining a 2023 AAI Careers in Immunology Fellowship! Albersy is a grad student of the Biomedical Sciences program in Microbiology, developing her dissertation work under the mentorship of Dr Ana Espino. Together they study the a recombinant Fasciola hepatica fatty acid binding protein as an anti-inflammatory treatment…
Congrats to Mitchell Rosado for obtaining an R36 Aging Research Dissertation Award
The Microbiology Department congratulates Mitchell Rosado for obtaining an R36 Aging Research Dissertation Award to finish his Ph.D. studies, funded by NIH. Mitchell is a grad student of Biomedical Sciences program in Microbiology, developing his work at the Sariol (UPR) and Mackler (ASU) labs. He is interested in investigating how the immune system and the…
Dr Godoy, was the plenary speaker of the 3rd day of the International Society for Microbial Ecology Latin American meeting
Dr Godoy, was the plenary speaker of the 3rd day of the International Society for Microbial Ecology Latin American meeting @ismelat23 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She also moderated the human Microbiome session in the meeting.
Eduardo Tosado, Ph.D. candidate of the UPR Microbiome lab was the recipient of the Blue Ribbon distinction 2023 RCMI Consortium National Conference
Mr. Eduardo Tosado, Ph.D. candidate of the UPR Microbiome lab was the recipient of the Blue Ribbon distinction at the 2023 RCMI Consortium National Conference on April 12 – 14 2023 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA This distinction recognizes the top 10% abstracts with higher scientific impact Title: “Changes in women’s physiological and cervical disease status…
2023 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO).
Mr. Eduardo Tosado, Ph.D. candidate of the Microbiology Department, working under the mentorship of Dr Godoy-Vitorino, participates in the 2023 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO). Eduardo spoke about the role of the vaginal microbiome in cervical dysplasia. February 3, 2023 – February 4, 2023 Congrats!!
Investigadora del RCM y estudiantes graduados, publican articulo de revision sobre el microbioma humano
Investigadora del RCM y estudiantes graduados, publican articulo de revisión sobre el microbioma humano, un recurso completo para quienes quieran aprender sobre este órgano humano tan complejo. Lea el articulo en el siguiente enlace: A complete guide to human microbiomes: Body niches, transmission, development, dysbiosis, and restoration.
Prenatal exposure to Hurricane Maria is associated with an altered infant nasal microbiome
Background Prenatal adverse exposures have been associated with increased risks of developing respiratory diseases in children. The infant nasal microbiome is an important mechanism and indicator.background Objective To characterize and compare the nasal microbiome of infants who were in utero and exposed to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico during 2017, with that of infants who…