Director, Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine | Biochemist & Medical Scientist
Autopista Nacional Km 1 1/2, Santiago de Cuba, CU.
About
Highly accomplished Biochemist and aspiring Doctor in Medical Sciences, currently leading the Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine at the University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba. Drives impactful research in pharmacology, immunology, and natural products, evidenced by extensive publications and successful project leadership. Combines deep scientific expertise with strong leadership and academic instruction to advance biomedical understanding and public health initiatives.
Work
University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba
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Director, Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine
Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
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Summary
Directed strategic research and operational oversight for the Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, driving scientific initiatives and fostering collaboration within the university.
Highlights
Spearheaded numerous research projects in toxicology, pharmacology, and natural products, contributing to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and advancing biomedical understanding.
Led scientific teams in conducting advanced biochemical, histopathological, and immunological studies, ensuring rigorous methodology and impactful research outcomes.
Managed the development and implementation of specialized postgraduate courses and training programs in toxicology and related biomedical fields, enhancing scientific education.
Fostered national and international scientific collaborations, actively participating in and presenting at over 50 conferences and workshops to disseminate research findings.
Oversaw laboratory operations and research protocols, contributing to advancements in natural product evaluation, drug addiction studies, and environmental toxicology.
Education
University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
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PhDMedical Sciences
University of Havana
Havana, Havana, Cuba
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Licentiate (Bachelor's Equivalent)Biochemistry
Awards
Cuban Academy of Sciences Award
Cuban Academy of Sciences
Recognized for significant scientific achievements and contributions to the field.
Cuban Academy of Sciences Award
Cuban Academy of Sciences
Recognized for significant scientific achievements and contributions to the field.
Annual Provincial Health Award
Unspecified
Awarded for outstanding contributions to provincial health initiatives.
Seal of Future Forgers
Unspecified
Recognized for significant contributions and potential in scientific endeavors.
Seal of Future Forgers
Unspecified
Recognized for significant contributions and potential in scientific endeavors.
Seal of Future Forgers
Unspecified
Recognized for significant contributions and potential in scientific endeavors.
Seal of Future Forgers
Unspecified
Recognized for significant contributions and potential in scientific endeavors.
Publications
In vitro evaluation of the cytotoxicity, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the spent substrate of the Pleurotus mushroom.
Revista Cubana de Química
Evaluation of LECISAN® as a potential source of natural antioxidants for the food industry.
Revista Cubana de Química
Repeated dose oral toxicity of Mimosa pudica L.(Fabaceae) aerial parts in mice.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research
Physical Dependence and Inhalation Toxicity in Rats Exposed to Smoke of Mimosa pudica L.
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Composition of phenols and antioxidant properties of the Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom. Application in functional foods.
Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba
Acute oral toxicity of soy lecithin by acute toxic class method with limit test.
Revista Cubana de Farmacia
Evaluation of dermal and ocular safety of natural products based on Murraya paniculata, Eucalyptus sp. and Indigofera suffruticosa Mill. in New Zealand rabbits.
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y de Zootecnia.
Ethnopharmacological study of medicinal plants with activity on the Central nervous system in the Eastern Region of Cuba.
Orange Journal
In vivo/in vitro evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of LECISAN.
Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas
Crystal violet in the histochemical diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori.
Orange Journal
Chemical characterization of LECISAN, contribution to the study of the natural product.
Revista Cubana de Tecnología de la Salud
Tissue findings in adult Gambusia punctata (Poey 1854) fish grown under mining influence.
Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú
In vivo evaluation of the pyrogenicity of fungal bioproducts with prebiotic potential.
Revista Información Científica
Human erythrocytes as a pharmacological biomodel of antioxidant cytoprotection for the evaluation of new therapeutic alternatives in patients with COVID-19.
MEDISAN
Pharmacological potentialities of Cuban medicinal plants as a basis for the conservation of their biodiversity.
Orange Journal
Cytoprotective activity of extracts from Adelia ricinella L. aerial parts.
J Pharm Pharmacogn Res
Toxicologycal evaluation of an aqueous suspension from leaves and stems of Petiveria alliaceae L. (Phytolaccaceae).
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Evaluation of the immunomodulatory activity of bioproducts obtained from the edible-medicinal mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus.
Revista Anales de la Academia de Ciencias de Cuba
Antioxidant and toxicological evaluation of a Tamarindus indica L. leaf fluid extract.
Natural Product Research
Oral administration of an aqueous extract from the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the immunonutritional recovery of malnourished mice.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Antioxidant potential of an aqueous extract from NIM leaves (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss).
Revista Cubana de Plantas Medicinales.
Reduction of Hepatotoxicity Induced by Acetaminophen Overdoses in a Mouse Model of Inflammation Induced by Freunds Adjuvants.
J Allergy Ther
Spontaneous abstinence in rats treated with Mimosa pudica.
MEDISAN
SOLUBILITY PROFILE AND TOXICOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF AN ENZYMATIC PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE FROM GREEN MICROALGA CHLORELLA VULGARIS.
Environmental Research Journal
Chapter 15: Nitrogen solubility, antigenicity, and safety evaluation of an enzymatic protein hydrolysate from green microalga Chlorella vulgaris.
Microalgae: Biotechnology, Microbiology and Energy. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Effect of intranasal AFCo1 vaccine adjuvant on plasma theophylline concentration in rats.
MEDISAN
Repeated dose toxicity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Nim tree).
Revista Cubana de Plantas Medicinales.
Repeated dose toxicity of Solanum torvum Sw. (prendejera) decoction in rats.
Revista Cubana de Plantas Medicinales.
Potentiometric Michel method modified for the determination of Cholinesterase activity.
Rev. Cubana de Química
Web SIADA A site against addictions.
Revista Ciencia en su PC.
Identification and prevention of occupational risks in workplaces in Santiago de Cuba.
Revista Salud de los Trabajadores.
Interference of hemoglobin in laboratory tests.
Rev. Cubana de Química
Behavior of Cholinesterase and Alanine Transaminase enzymes in B6D2F1 mice exposed to Fention.
Acta Toxicológica Argentina
Action of sugars on 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity of immobilized yeast strain YSD 196-2 in calcium pectate.
Revista CENIC de Ciencias Biológicas
Languages
Spanish
English (Intermediate)
Certificates
Scientific Research Methodology in Animal Experimentation Context
University of Oriente
Genotoxicological Assays: Basic and Regulatory Aspects
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Multivariate Techniques and their Applications in Medicine
University of Oriente
Diagnosis of REDOX State in Physiological Samples
University of Medical Sciences
Chemistry of Natural Products
University of Oriente
Alternative Methods in Toxicology Course
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Immunotoxicology Course
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Toxicological and Analytical Aspects of Mycotoxins in Food
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Regulatory Toxicology
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Good Non-Clinical Laboratory Practices
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Evaluation of Clinical Research in Medical Equipment
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine, Santiago de Cuba
Mycotoxins: Generalities and Quantification Techniques
TOXIMED (National University of La Plata, Argentina)
Toxicology of Drugs of Abuse (Postgraduate Course Taught)
Center for Toxicology and Biomedicine
Mathematical Modeling of Fungal Microbial Development and Toxin Production