Yolima Del Pilar Torres Ruiz

Doctor in Biomedical Sciences

    20062023

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    Yolima del Pilar Torres Ruiz is a full professor at Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia. She holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, a Master's degree in Biochemistry, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. Her research is primarily focused on elucidating the role of ion channels in cellular physiology, with a particular interest in TRP and BK channels.

    Her work centers on understanding how minor alterations in the expression and activity of these channels can lead to various diseases. She is affiliated with the Experimental and Computational Biochemistry research group, where she collaborates interdisciplinary with experts from other fields to address common research questions

    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):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

    Education

    PhD, Doctora en ciencias biomédicas, Universidad del Valle

    Award Date: 07 Dec 2007

    Master, Magister en ciencias bioquimica, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Award Date: 01 Jun 2003

    Bachelor, Quimica farmaceutica, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Award Date: 01 Aug 1999

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