Dr. Claudia Sepúlveda | Antivirals Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claudia Sepúlveda | Antivirals Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claudia Sepúlveda, Buenos Aires University, Argentina

Claudia Soledad Sepúlveda, an Argentine national, is currently serving as a CIC CONICET Assistant Researcher at the Lab of Antiviral Strategies, IQUIBICEN UBA-CONICET, within the Department of Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires. With a doctoral degree in Biological Chemistry from the same university, obtained in March 2012, Claudia has dedicated her career to exploring antiviral strategies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires, completed in May 2003. Claudia’s expertise lies in the design and characterization of BSA-mycophenolic acid nanocomplexes, where she explores their antiviral properties. Married and a mother of three, Claudia Soledad Sepúlveda continues to make significant contributions to the field of virology and antiviral research in Argentina.

Professional Profile:

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📚 Education:

Claudia Soledad Sepúlveda currently serves as an Assistant Researcher at CIC CONICET, specializing in the Lab. de Estrategias Antivirales within the IQUIBICEN UBA-CONICET, situated in the Department of Química Biológica at the Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales – Universidad de Buenos Aires. She holds a Doctoral degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, with a focus on Área Química Biológica, obtained in March 2012. Prior to her doctoral studies, Claudia completed her undergraduate education, earning a Licenciatura en Ciencias Biológicas from the FCEyN at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in May 2003. Her educational journey began with secondary education at Instituto María Reina in 1993, where she obtained the title of Bachiller Contable, and primary education at Colegio Juan XXIII in 1988. Additionally, Claudia pursued further studies in Bioquímica during the first and second trimesters of 1995 at FFyB – Universidad de Buenos Aires.

🔬 Research Focus:

Claudia Soledad Sepúlveda’s research is primarily centered around the design and characterization of BSA-mycophenolic acid nanocomplexes, with a particular focus on investigating their antiviral activity. As a valuable member of the Lab. de Estrategias Antivirales at IQUIBICEN UBA-CONICET, she actively contributes to the pursuit of novel antiviral strategies. Through her work, Claudia aims to advance our understanding of these nanocomplexes and their potential applications in combating viral infections. Her dedication to research in this field underscores her commitment to finding innovative solutions to address important challenges in virology.

👩‍💼 Current Position:

Claudia Soledad Sepúlveda currently serves as an Assistant Researcher at CIC CONICET, working within the Lab. de Estrategias Antivirales at IQUIBICEN UBA-CONICET, situated in the Department of Biological Chemistry within the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. In this role, she contributes to cutting-edge research in antiviral strategies, focusing on the design and exploration of BSA-mycophenolic acid nanocomplexes. Her work holds significance in the realm of biological chemistry, particularly in the pursuit of innovative approaches to combat viral infections.

Publication Top Notes:

  1.  Antiviral bioactivity of resveratrol against Zika virus infection in human retinal pigment epithelial cells
    Published Year: 2021
    Journal: Molecular Biology Reports
    Cited By: 8 Citations
  2.  Antiviral activity against Zika virus of a new formulation of curcumin in poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles
    Published Year: 2021
    Journal: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
    Cited By: 12 Citations
  3. Development of a reverse genetic system to generate recombinant chimeric tacaribe virus that expresses junín virus glycoproteins
    Published Year: 2020
    Journal: Pathogens
    Cited By: 4 Citations
  4.  Synthesis and antiviral activity of some imidazo[1,2-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole carbohydrate derivatives
    Published Year: 2019
    Journal: Carbohydrate Research
    Cited By: 22 Citations
  5. Inhibitors of Nucleotide Biosynthesis as Candidates for a Wide Spectrum of Antiviral Chemotherapy
    Published Year: 2022
    Journal: Microorganisms
    Cited By: 10 Citations