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Industrial microbiologist, Master in microbiology, and Doctor in Biological sciences. Associate Professor of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia. Full member of the American Society of Virology. Researcher recognized by the national system of science and technology of Colombia. Principal investigator of applied research projects and innovation and development projects. Editor of scientific journals. National consultant in biotechnological and virological affairs for state and private institutions.
Research interests: Development of Antivirals, Evaluation of antimicrobials, Evaluation of the predictive toxicity of molecules and compounds, Molecular characterization of viruses.
Awards:
2016–2023, American Society of Virology Award. Undergraduate Student Professor Travel Award.
2018, Honorable Mention: National Academy of Medicine, Colombia.
2009, Twas Award, The World Academic of Science.
2009, Scientific Merit Award, First Place. Best Research Group of Excellence in Colombia: ACAC (Colombian Association for Advancement and Science), Bogotá, Colombia.
Education
PhD, Doctor in Biological Sciences
Award Date: 06 May 2011
Master, Master in Microbiology
Award Date: 01 Aug 2004
Bachelor, Industrial Microbiologist
Award Date: 01 Feb 2001
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Junior
Associated academic programs
- Bacteriology
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- 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 -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Interaction Between Human Skeletal and Mesenchymal Stem Cells Under Physioxia Enhances Cartilage Organoid Formation: A Phenotypic, Molecular, and Functional Characterization
Azain, C. M., Santamaría Durán, A. N., Castañeda, T. C., Useche, L. F., Garcia, E. L., Valero, J. M., Quintero, R. J., Jaramillo, L. F., Franco, J. A., Salazar, R. C., Ulloa, J., Rojas, I. G., Palacios, R. S., Patiño, C. C. & Rodríguez-Pardo, V. M., 11 Sep 2025, In: Cells. 14, 18, 30 p., 1423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lab-scale production of postbiotic proteins from Bifidobacterium adolescentis with antiviral and epithelial-protective properties
Hernández, M., Quevedo, B., Cabrera, M. & Ulloa, J., 30 Sep 2025, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 16, 1646082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiología: manual de laboratorio
Gómez-Méndez, L. D., Pulido Villamarin, A. D. P., Castañeda Salazar, R., Ulloa Rubiano, J. C., Matiz Villamil, A. & Vesga Perez, F. J., 01 Apr 2025, Segunda ed. Bogotá: Editorial Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. 152 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Postbiotic Activities of Bifidobacterium adolescentis: Impacts on Viability, Structural Integrity, and Cell Death Markers in Human Intestinal C2BBe1 Cells
Hernández, M., Sieger, M., Barreto, A., Guerrero, C. A. & Ulloa, J., Jan 2024, In: Pathogens. 13, 1, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Rotaviral Activity and Intestinal Toxicity of a Phytotherapeutic Prototype of Achyrocline bogotensis (Kunth) DC.
Ramírez, M. C., Méndez, K., Castelblanco-Mora, A., Quijano, S. & Ulloa, J., Nov 2022, In: Viruses. 14, 11, 2394.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations
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Detección y genotipificación de Adenovirus en individuos con infección respiratoria aguda en Antioquia, Santander y Bogotá.
Castillo Ramirez, J. A. (PI) & Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (CoI)
01/06/25 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Efecto antiviral e inmunomodulador del péptido LL-37 frente a la infección por SARS-CoV-2 in vitro
Castillo Ramirez, J. A. (PI) & Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (CoI)
30/10/24 → 29/04/26
Project: Research
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Postbiotic Activities of Bifidobacterium adolescentis: Impacts on Viability, Structural Integrity, and Cell Death Markers in Hu-man Intestinal C2BBe1 Cells.
Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (Other)
28/09/23 → 27/03/24
Project: Research
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Desarrollo de una estrategia terapéutica para regeneración de cartílago hialino con organoides de células madre humanas aplicando tecnologías convergentes
Rodriguez Pardo, V. M. (PI), Castañeda Salazar, R. (CoI), Cuervo Patiño, C. L. (CoI), Jaramillo Garcia, L. F. (CoI), Leal Garcia, E. (CoI), Mariño Valero, J. B. (CoI), Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (CoI), Useche Gomez, L. F. (CoI), Sin Asignar, S. A. (Doct) & Pava Cardenas, A. (Estud)
29/12/21 → 29/12/25
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Study Results from Pontificia University Javeriana in the Area of Rotavirus Reported [In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-rotaviral Activity and Intestinal Toxicity of a Phytotherapeutic Prototype of Achyrocline Bogotensis (Kunth) Dc]
Quijano Gomez, S. M. & Ulloa Rubiano, J. C.
13/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Prizes
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Mención de Honor Academia Nacional de Medicina
Rodriguez Pardo, V. M. (Recipient) & Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (Recipient), 29 Nov 2018
Prize: Honorary award
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Premio al mérito científico, Primer lugar. Mejor grupo de investigación excelencia en Colombia – ACAC
Ulloa Rubiano, J. C. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Honorary award
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