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Personal profile
I am a professional with training in molecular biology and cellular physiology, trained for teaching and original, creative and collaborative research. My research experience is supported by a solid theoretical foundation and the use of various animal or cell experimental models, leading to the production of publishable results and creating new lines of research in basic and applied sciences.
Education
PhD, Doctorate in Life Sciences
Award Date: 22 Jul 2009
Bachelor, Biologist
Award Date: 26 Jan 1999
Associated academic programs
- Bacteriology
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
- Medicine
- Industrial Microbiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Tillandsia usneoides Ethanolic Extract Induces Cytotoxicity in SW480 Colon Cancer Cell Line via PPARγ Modulation
López, M. P., Jiménez, M. C., Contreras, J. E., Rojas, L., Fiorentino, S. & Iglesias, J., 26 Aug 2024, In: BioChem. 4, 3, p. 217-235 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Acute High Glucose on Mitochondrial Function in a Model of Endothelial Cells: Role of PDGF-C
Rodríguez, A. G., Rodríguez, J. Z., Barreto, A., Sanabria-Barrera, S., Iglesias, J. & Morales, L., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24, 5, 4394.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of ginger extract on membrane potential changes and AKT activation on a peroxide-induced oxidative stress cell model
Romero, A., Forero, M., Sequeda-Castañeda, L. G., Grismaldo, A., Iglesias, J., Celis-Zambrano, C. A., Schuler, I. & Morales, L., Apr 2018, In: Journal of King Saud University - Science. 30, 2, p. 263-269 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cytotoxic and antioxidant capacity of extracts from Vaccinium meridionale Swartz (Ericaceae) in transformed leukemic cell lines
González, M., Samudio, I., Sequeda-Castañeda, L. G., Celis, C., Iglesias, J. & Morales, L., 01 Mar 2017, In: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 7, 3, p. 24-30 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metabolic and Inflammatory Adaptation of Reactive Astrocytes: Role of PPARs
Iglesias, J., Morales, L. & Barreto, G. E., 01 May 2017, In: Molecular Neurobiology. 54, 4, p. 2518-2538 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
124 Scopus citations
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ESTUDIO DE LA MODULACIÓN DEL RECEPTOR NUCLEAR PPARγ COMO BLANCO TERAPÉUTICO EN EL CÁNCER DE COLON
01/09/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Evaluación del efecto biológico celular de un extracto de hojas de capuchina (Tropaeolum majus L.) sobre la funcionalidad de la célula adiposa en un modelo celular de 3T3-L1.
Guzman Perez, V. (PI), Aguilera Angel, E. Y. (CoI), Aristizábal Pachon, A. F. (CoI), Ballesteros Vivas, D. (CoI) & Iglesias Jiménez, J. A. (CoI)
10/02/25 → 09/05/26
Project: Research
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Evaluación del efecto biológico celular de un extracto de hojas de capuchina (Tropaeolum majus L.) sobre la funcionalidad de la célula β pancreática en un ambiente de glucolipotoxicidad
Guzman Perez, V. (PI), Aristizábal Pachon, A. F. (CoI) & Iglesias Jiménez, J. A. (CoI)
04/11/24 → 03/05/26
Project: Research
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Papel protector del Cannabidiol contra la glucolipotoxicidad en células beta pancreáticas.
Morales Alvarez, L. D. R. (PI), Benavides, V. (CoI) & Iglesias Jiménez, J. A. (CoI)
06/02/23 → 05/06/26
Project: Research
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Effect of Cannabidiol (CBD) on inflammation in a 3T3L1 cell model
Morales Alvarez, L. D. R. (PI), Almeciga Diaz, C. J. (CoI), Iglesias Jiménez, J. A. (CoI) & Losada, M. (CoI)
22/02/21 → 14/01/24
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Who are the new vice presidents of EPM appointed by the Board of Directors?
14/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
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EPM's Board of Directors elects new officers: these are the new appointments
13/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Reports Outline Endothelial Cells Study Results from Pontifical University Javeriana (Impact of Acute High Glucose on Mitochondrial Function in a Model of Endothelial Cells: Role of PDGF-C)
Morales Alvarez, L. D. R., Iglesias Jiménez, J. A. & Barreto Prieto, A.
09/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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