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I am a Bacteriologist with Masters Degree in biology focused on the study of microorganisms of public health importance, I obtained my Ph.D. at Andes University in Colombia, in biological sciences. As part of my doctoral dissertation I studied Rickettsias as etiological agents of febrile illness in Colombia, and some of my training in that particular area was conducted at the University of Texas Medical Branch. My main interest is focused on different aspects of microbiology such as clinical diagnosis (conventional and molecular diagnosis), and epidemiology of infectious diseases. After obtaining my Ph.D. degree I began to study the ecology of arthropod-borne diseases in endemic areas of Colombia. Within my research as leading researcher I focused mainly on the following: 1. knowing the current state of murine typhus in a specific department of Colombia 2. Studying the ecology of ticks as vectors of Rickettsia. Importantly, my approach is based on interdisciplinary studies, including biologists, microbiologists, engineers, ecologists, epidemiologists. I In 2011, I organized the III Latin American Congress of Rickettsial diseases in Colombia and I am currently tutoring two graduate students. I am interested in expanding my knowledge and have ambitious projects that contribute to the understanding of rickettsial diseases in Colombia. It is important to support research focused of febrile events in order to be timely distinguished treated, mainly in tropical countries. On the other hand the studies of the ecology of the vectors are important because they provide insights into the disease dynamics and generate better strategies for prevention and control.
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):
PhD, Doctora en ciencias, Universidad de los Andes Colombia
Award Date: 19 Sep 2009
Master, Magistra en biologia, Universidad Javeriana
Award Date: 01 Feb 2000
Bachelor, Bacteriologa y laboratorista clinica, Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
Award Date: 01 Jun 1995
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hidalgo, M. (Other)
25/07/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Research
Acosta Moreno, L. A. (CoI) & Hidalgo, M. (Other)
15/09/20 → 10/05/22
Project: Research
Hidalgo, M. (PI)
26/08/20 → 22/10/23
Project: Research
Fiorentino Gomez, S. (PI), Barreto Prieto, A. (CoI), Garcia Peña, A. A. (CoI), Hidalgo, M. (CoI), Uruena Pinzon, C. P. (CoI) & Valderrama Beltran, S. L. (CoI)
12/05/20 → 11/12/21
Project: Research