
ABOUT THE LABORATORY
From 2016, with good practices and excellent working environment, our main goal is to integrate the new concepts in nephrology and immunology in order to contribute to the understanding and treatment for different renal diseases. We have collaborations in different areas of nephrology, both national and international.
TEAM

Cristian Amador
Principal Investigator, Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile)
Previous training: Postdoctoral training at Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, INSERM, Sorbonne University, Paris Descartes University (Paris, France), and at German Cancer Research Center – DKFZ (Heidelberg, Germany). Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Chile (Santiago, Chile). Degree in Biological Sciences of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
Research Assitance

Javiera Sáez
Medical Technician in Morphophysiopathology and cytodiagnosis at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
PhD Students

Javier Reyes
PhD student in Chronic Disease at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile). Professional degree in Biochemistry of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaíso, Chile).

Gabriela Arenas
PhD student in Chronic Disease at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile). Professional degree in Biochemistry of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).

Magdalena Castro
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing-Obstetrics. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile) MSc in Epidemiology. University of the Andes (Santiago, Chile) PhD student in Chronic Disease at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
Laboratory Vet

Eduardo Guzmán
Veterinary Physician
Laboratory Maintenance

Beatriz Sánchez
Laboratory Assistant
Past Members
Research Assitance
– Mauricio Lozano (2016-2019): Professional degree in Biochemistry of University of Santiago of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
– Carolina Lobos (2019-2020): Professional degree in Biotechnology Engineer, INACAP University (Santiago, Chile).
Postdoctoral Researcher
– Patricio Araos (2020-2023): PhD in Pharmacology of University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
PhD Student
– Stefanny Figueroa (2018-2023): Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
Undergraduate Students
– Carolina Lobos (2016-2017): Professional degree in Biotechnology Engineer, INACAP University (Santiago, Chile).
– María Aillapán (2018): Medical technology (mention morphophysiopathology and cytodiagnosis) student of University Pedro de Valdivia (Santiago, Chile).
– Stefanie Duque (2018): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaiso, Chile).
– Andrés Guzmán (2021): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Santiago, Chile).
– Orlando Rubio (2021): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Andrés Bello National University (Santiago, Chile).
– Benjamín Vicuña (2022): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaiso, Chile).
– Sut’yam Cortés (2022): Biochemistry undergraduate student of University of Antofagasta (Antofagasta, Chile).
– Constanza Ramos (2023): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– María Paz Guevara (2023): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Barbara Lara (2023): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Vanessa Romero (2023): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Nicolás Quiñones (2024): Biochemistry undergraduate student of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso of Chile (Valparaiso, Chile).
– Alexis Vásquez (2024): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Manuel Pino (2024): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Nayarett Schade (2024): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
– Josefina Chacoff (2024): Student of medical technology at Universidad San Sebastián (Santiago, Chile).
Visiting Students
– Alexander Zúñiga (2017): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Daniela García (2018): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Matías Villalobos (2018): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Pía Pizarro (2018): Scholar student, Froilán Yáñez de la Barra School.
– Milenco Ramos (2019): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Claudia Noronha (2019): Medical student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Polytechnic and Artistic University of Paraguay (UPAP).
– Alexandra Cigna (2020): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Sebastián Benavides (2021): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Juan José Alfaro (2022): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Rafael Campos (2022): Pharmaceuticals student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Laura Valenzuela (2022): Obstetrics student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
– Catalina Salas (2022): Obstetrics student at Faculty of Health Sciences, Autonomous University of Chile.
Laboratory Maintenance
– Magali Machuca (2021-2023): Laboratory assistant.
– Eliana Pino (2016-2024): Assistant in Animal Facility.