Prof. Dr. Maryoris Soto Lopez | Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Maryoris Soto Lopez, Federal University of Viçosa, Colombia

🌟 Prof. Dr. Maryoris Soto Lopez is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). With expertise spanning veterinary sciences, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, she has made remarkable contributions to food safety, biocontrol of pathogens, and the identification of natural antimicrobials. Her career reflects a blend of dedication to teaching, innovative research, and academic excellence. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, she brings a global perspective to her work. Maryoris actively participates in national and international academic events, showcasing her leadership in advancing interdisciplinary research. 🧫🧪🌍

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Summary of Suitability for the Women Researcher Awards

Prof. Dr. Maryoris Soto Lopez is an ideal candidate for the “Women Researcher Awards” due to her outstanding contributions across veterinary sciences, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. Her work addresses critical issues in food safety, pathogen biocontrol, and sustainable technologies, which have far-reaching implications for public health and environmental conservation

Education

📚 Prof. Dr. Soto Lopez earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from UFV in 2014, supported by the CAPES-PEG-PG Scholarship 🏅. Her academic journey began with a Meritorious Undergraduate Thesis at the University of Córdoba (2011) and included a Master’s in Biotechnology (CAPES REUNI, 2012). She further enhanced her expertise through specialized training in microbial conservation, genomics, and biotechnology, including courses such as the International Course on Management and Conservation of Microbial Collections (2019) and Genomics in Zoogenetic Resources Conservation (2020). 🌿🧬🔬

Professional Experience

👩‍🏫 With over a decade of experience, Maryoris currently serves as a professor at the University of Córdoba, contributing 40 hours weekly to teaching and research. She previously worked at UFV, dedicating 90 hours per semester between 2012 and 2014, while engaging in cutting-edge research at the Tibaitatá Research Center (2010). Her diverse professional background spans industrial biotechnology, animal sciences, and food technology, with a focus on developing sustainable and innovative solutions. 🌾🍎🛠️

Awards and Honors

🏆 Maryoris has received numerous accolades, including a Meritorious Undergraduate Thesis Award (2011) and scholarships such as CAPES Doctorate Scholarship (2013) and Colfuturo Credit Scholarship (2015). She is a regular contributor to academic events like the II Simpósio Nacional de Combate a Fome Oculta and VI International Agro-Food Symposium, where her insights have earned widespread recognition. Her contributions to COLFUTURO’s Engineering Committee (2019) underscore her impact in fostering academic excellence. 🌟🎖️👩‍🔬

Research Focus

🔬 Prof. Dr. Soto Lopez is dedicated to enhancing food safety and combating foodborne pathogens through bacteriophage biocontrol 🦠 and the identification of natural antimicrobial substances 🌱. Her work in molecular biology applied to food leverages advanced biochemical and nanotechnological processes to address global challenges. She is passionate about advancing industrial biotechnology, focusing on bioproducts, biomaterials, and sustainable food technologies that improve public health and environmental conservation. 🌍🌾🔬

Publication Top Notes:

1. Title: Complete genome analysis of Tequatrovirus ufvareg1, a Tequatrovirus species inhibiting Escherichia coli O157:H7
Year: 2023
Citations: 4

2. Title: Genomic Characterisation of UFJF_PfDIW6: A Novel Lytic Pseudomonas fluorescens-Phage with Potential for Biocontrol in the Dairy Industry
Year: 2022
Citations: 7

3. Title: Bacteriophages that infect Gram-negative bacteria as source of signal-arrest-release motif lysins
Year: 2021
Citations: 14

4. Title: Evaluation of microencapsulation of the UFV-AREG1 bacteriophage in alginate-Ca microcapsules using microfluidic devices
Year: 2017
Citations: 33

5. Title: Absorbent food pads containing bacteriophages for potential antimicrobial use in refrigerated food products
Year: 2016
Citations: 46

Prof. Dr. Salvatore De-Simone | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Salvatore De-Simone ,Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC),Brazil

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone is a prominent biochemist with a distinguished career in the fields of biotechnology, molecular biology, and infectious diseases. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the State of Rio de Janeiro University (1976), followed by a Master’s (1980) and Doctorate (1986) in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his career, Dr. De Simone has held various prestigious positions, including Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University and Chief of the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (FIOCRUZ). He has also served as a visiting researcher at several renowned international institutions. Currently, Dr. De Simone is a Specialist in Science and Technology Production and Innovation in Health at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and a member of the National Institute of Neglected Population Diseases of Brazil. His research focuses on antimicrobial peptides, protein structure, and immunological diagnostics, and he has published extensively on these topics. Dr. De Simone has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and has coordinated significant national and international research projects and symposiums.

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Suitability for the “Best Researcher Award” – Summary and Conclusion

Candidate: Salvatore Giovanni De Simone

Summary of Suitability: Salvatore Giovanni De Simone is an accomplished scientist with an extensive background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and infectious diseases. His career spans over four decades, highlighted by significant contributions to academia, research, and scientific innovation. De Simone has held prestigious positions, including Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University and Chief of the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute. His work has led to numerous advancements in understanding and combating infectious diseases, particularly through the study of protein structures, antimicrobial peptides, and the development of diagnostic tools.

🎓Education:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the State of Rio de Janeiro University, completed in 1976. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Science in Biochemistry in 1980, followed by a Doctor of Science in Biochemistry in 1986, both from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

🏢Work Experience:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career. He is currently a Specialist in Science and Technology Production and Innovation in Health at the Center for Technological Development in Health (CDTS) at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Previously, he served as a Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, from 1984 to 2012. He also led the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (FIOCRUZ) from 1992 to 2012. In addition to his roles in Brazil, Dr. De Simone has gained international experience as a Visiting Researcher at the Laboratory of Genic Recombination at the Institut d’Hematologie-Centre Hayem, Hopital St. Louis in Paris, France, in 1987; at the Department of Medical Parasitology at New York University (NYU) in the United States from 1988 to 1989; and at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Germany in 1990.

🏅Awards and Honors:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone has been recognized with several notable awards and positions throughout his career. He has received the Researcher Productivity Award (Category 1C) from the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brazil and has been honored as a Scientist of the State of Rio de Janeiro by the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ). Dr. De Simone also coordinated the Peptide Synthesis Platform at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation from 1992 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a member of the Assessment Committee in Biotechnology for the National Council of Research from Brazil (CNPq) during the 2022-2023 term.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Development of an Electrochemical Immunosensor for the Diagnostic Testing of Spotted Fever Using Synthetic Peptides
- Citations: 18
Title: Cryptosporidium spp. Contamination in Perna perna Mussels Destined for Human Consumption in Southeastern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Citations: 7
Title: Ultrasensitive and Rapid Immuno-detection of Human IgE Anti-therapeutic Horse Sera Using an Electrochemical Immunosensor
- Citations: 9
Title: Development of an ELISA for the Diagnosis of Reactive IgE Antibodies Anti-therapeutic Horse Sera
- Citations: 10
Title: Oligopeptidase B and B2: Comparative Modelling and Virtual Screening as Searching Tools for New Antileishmanial Compounds
- Citations: 11