Overview
Education
PhD, Doctor in Biological Sciences
Award Date: 26 Mar 2008
Master, Master in Microbiology
Award Date: 27 May 2004
Esme, Orthodontic Specialist
Award Date: 07 Dec 1993
Bachelor, Dentist
Award Date: 01 Dec 1987
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Senior
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences
- Doctorate in Engineering
- Specialization in Endodontics
- Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry
- Specialization in Orthodontics
- Specialization in Oral Pathology and Surgery
- Specialization in Periodontics
- Master's Degree in Bioengineering
- Master's Degree in Biological Sciences
- Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering
- Master's Degree in Systems and Computer Engineering
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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TRPC Channels as Mediators of Hypoxia-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Torres, Y. P., Aristizábal-Pachón, A. F. & Otero, L., 15 Feb 2026, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 27, 4, 1861.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in Serum Inflammatory Markers and in Clinical Periodontal Condition After Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Hypertensive Patients
Arregoces, F. M. E., Roa, N. S., Velosa-Porras, J., Rodríguez, L. V., Merchan, M. J., Poveda, J. C. V., Otero, L., Ruiz, Á. J. & Uriza, C. L., Feb 2025, In: Biomedicines. 13, 2, 374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cut-off points of neck and waist circumference as predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in the Colombian population: a comparison with polysomnography
Garzon, S. B. A., Muñoz-Velandia, O. M., Ruiz, A. J., Martínez, P. H. & Otero, L., 2024, In: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina. 142, 3, e2022415.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Sleep apnea in cardiovascular disease
Otero, L., 2024, In: Frontiers in Sleep. 3, 1383738.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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In-vitro antibiofilm activity of polycaprolactone- poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanofibers loaded amphotericin B, antimicrobial peptide LfcinB (21–25)Pal and zinc oxide for local treatment of periodontitis associated with obstructive sleep apnea
Téllez Corral, M. A., Villamil Poveda, J. C., Roa Molina, N. S., Otero, L., Rivera Monroy, Z. J., García Castañeda, J., Parra Giraldo, C. M. & Cortés, M. E., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 94, 11 p., 105522.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations
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Nuevas perspectivas en la exploración del mecanismo de interacción de estatinas con canales de calcio dependientes de voltaje expresados en músculo liso vascular
Torres Ruiz, Y. D. P. (PI), Casas Corredor, Z. Y. (CoI) & Otero Mendoza, L. M. (CoI)
01/10/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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Caracterización del microbioma oral de pacientes con periodontitis asociada a Apnea Obstructiva del Sueño (AOS)
Téllez Corral, M. A. (PI), Cortes Segura, M. E. (CoI), Garcia Robayo, D. A. (CoI), Villamil-Poveda, J. C. (CoI) & Otero Mendoza, L. M. (Ases)
05/02/25 → 04/08/26
Project: Research
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Biomarkers for the severity of periodontal disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: IL-1 ß, IL-6, IL-17A, and IL-33
Escobar Arregoces, F. M. (CoI), Herrera Daza, E. (CoI), Hidalgo Martinez, P. (CoI), Latorre Uriza, C. (CoI), Otero Mendoza, L. M. (CoI), Parra Giraldo, C. M. (CoI), Roa Molina, N. (CoI), Velosa Porras, J. (CoI) & Téllez Corral, M. A. (Other)
14/03/23 → 13/09/23
Project: Research
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Análisis de la actividad de canales TRPV1 en leucocitos aislados de sangre periférica de pacientes con apnea obstructiva del sueño
Torres Ruiz, Y. D. P. (PI), Aristizábal Pachon, A. F. (CoI), Carvacho, I. (CoI), Otero Mendoza, L. M. (CoI), Millan Perez, S. P. (Ases) & Saltos Cristiano, M. (Ases)
04/11/22 → 04/07/25
Project: Research
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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea can favor the predisposing factors of periodontitis by the presence P. melaninogenica and C. albicans, increasing the severity of the periodontal disease
Escobar Arregoces, F. M. (CoI), Herrera Daza, E. (CoI), Latorre Uriza, C. (CoI), Otero Mendoza, L. M. (CoI), Parra Giraldo, C. M. (CoI), Roa Molina, N. (CoI), Velosa Porras, J. (CoI) & Téllez Corral, M. A. (Other)
15/09/22 → 14/03/23
Project: Research
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Pontifical University Javeriana Researchers Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Periodontitis (Changes in Serum Inflammatory Markers and in Clinical Periodontal Condition After Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Hypertensive ...)
Otero Mendoza, L. M., Escobar Arregoces, F. M., Velosa Porras, J. & Roa Molina, N.
06/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Pontifical University Javeriana Researcher Updates Current Data on Periodontitis (Relationship between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, Periodontal Disease, and Systemic Inflammation Biomarkers in an Adult Population)
Otero Mendoza, L. M., Escobar Arregoces, F. M., Velosa Porras, J. & Roa Molina, N.
16/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Reports Outline Obstructive Sleep Apnea Study Results from Pontificia University Javeriana (Biomarkers for the Severity of Periodontal Disease In Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea:il-1?, Il-6, Il-17a, and Il-33)
Otero Mendoza, L. M., Velosa Porras, J., Téllez Corral, M. A., Herrera Daza, E., Roa Molina, N. & Escobar Arregoces, F. M.
15/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Data from Pontifical University Javeriana Advance Knowledge in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Biomarkers for the severity of periodontal disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea:IL-1 b, IL-6, IL-17A, and IL-33)
Otero Mendoza, L. M., Velosa Porras, J., Téllez Corral, M. A., Herrera Daza, E., Roa Molina, N. & Escobar Arregoces, F. M.
04/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Pontifical University Javeriana Researchers Release New Data on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Cryptic Oral Microbiota: What Is Its Role as Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Related Periodontal Pathogens?)
Otero Mendoza, L. M., Téllez Corral, M. A., Herrera Daza, E. & Roa Molina, N.
01/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Prizes
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Segundo Puesto - Premio Dentaid
Téllez Corral, M. A. (Recipient), Roa Molina, N. (Recipient), Villamil-Poveda, J. C. (Recipient) & Otero Mendoza, L. M. (Recipient), 18 May 2024
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