Research profiles

Dr. César Antonio Pérez Estudillo

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-1, Prodep).
Academic background: Doctorate in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2006. Master’s degree in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2003. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1999.
Research lines: 1) Analysis of histological and electrophysiological evidence to identify mechanisms of neurodegeneration in spinal cord and cerebellum and 2) Strategies of repair of the injured spinal cord and sites distal to damage in male rats.
Consolidated academic body: Neurophysiology
cesperez@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13059

Principal Investigator “C” (SNI-2, Prodep)
Academic background:
Research lines: 1) Generation of respiratory rhythm in the brain stem and 2) Rett syndrome.
Consolidated academic body: Neurofisiología
comorgado@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extensión 13057

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-1, Prodep)
Academic background: Postdoctoral degree, Department of Neuroimmunology, Stress and Endocrinology, University of Ottawa, Canada, 2016; Doctorate in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2013; Master in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2009; Bachelor of Nutrition, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2005.
Research Lines: Obesity and Cancer.
Consolidated academic body: Neurochemistry.
dherrera@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13065

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-1, Prodep)
Academic background: Postdoctoral degree, Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, United States, 2012. Doctorate in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2011. Master in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2005. Degree in QFB, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2000.
Research line: Breast cancer
Consolidated Academic Body: Neurochemistry
frojas@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13051

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background: Doctorate in Psychology with specialization in Behavioral Neurosciences, Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology, Concordia University, Canada, 2007. Master in Neuroethology, Instituto de Neuroetología, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2002. Degree in Zootechnical Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1998.
Research lines: 1) Neurobiology of sexual behavior and reproduction and 2)Ethology of dogs.
Consolidated academic body: Neurosciences
gcoria@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13066

Titular Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, 2001. Master in Genetics and Molecular Biology, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, 1995. Degree in Experimental Biology, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico, 1991.
Research lines: Analysis of RNA expression and proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
Academic body: Neurochemistry
garanda@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13052

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep)
Academic background: Doctor of Physiological Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1996. Master’s Degree in Reproductive Biology, Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, 1992. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, 1988.
Research lines: 1) Neurobiology of the cerebellum and 2) Autism
Consolidated academic body: Neurosciences
jmanzo@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13067

Principal investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background: Postdoctoral degree at the Institute of Philosophy of the Universidad Veracruzana. Doctorate in Philosophy of Science, UNAM, 2008. Master in Philosophy of Science, 2004. Research stay at the University of Salamanca, Spain, 2004-2005. Master in Economics, Economic Research and Teaching Center, AC, 1987. Bachelor in Economics, Universidad Veracruzana, 1985.
Research lines: Philosophy of biology, philosophy of neuroscience, philosophy of mind, philosophy of technique.
Academic body: Neurosciences
jfisher@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13063

Academic Technician (SNI-1).
Academic background: Doctorate in Food Sciences, Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, Mexico, 2012. Master’s Degree in Food Sciences, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2008. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico 1999.
Research lines: Lanosterol-derived hormonal disruptors isolated from polyporoid fungi.
Consolidated academic body: Neurochemistry
josuarez@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13056

Dra. Lizbeth Donají Chi Castañeda

Principal investigator «C» (SNI candidate).
Academic background: Postdoctoral degree at the Department of Neurotoxicology, CINVESTAV-IPN, 2016. Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Veracruzana, México, 2014. Bachelor in Biological Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universidad Veracruzana, México, 2010.
Research lines: Glutamatergic neurotransmission, Glial cells, Circadian rhythms.
Academic body:
lchi@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13053

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background:
Research lines: 1) Oxidative stress, 2) Neuronal and gliar mitochondrial dynamics and 3) Neurodegenerative diseases.
Consolidated academic body: Neurophysiology
lubeltran@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13055

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background: Doctorate in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2003. Master’s degree in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 2000. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1995.
Research lines: 1) Regionalization of the cerebellum in the modulation of spinal circuits and control of locomotive patterns in the male rat, 2) Influence of basal ganglia lesion in motor patterns during the sexual behavior of the male rat.
Consolidated academic body: Neurosciences
luisgarcia@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13062

Principal investigator “C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background: Doctorate in Physiology, UNAM, Mexico, 1997. Master in Physiology, UNAM, Mexico, 1993. Degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1989.
Research line: Prostate neuroendocrinology: Hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
Consolidated Academic Body: Neurochemistry
elenahernandez@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13068

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-2, Prodep).
Academic background: Post-Document at the University of California, United States, 2008. Doctorate in Sciences, with specialty in Neuropharmacology and experimental therapeutics, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, 2005. Master of Science, specializing in Pharmacology, CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico, 2002. Degree in Biological Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1998.
Research lines: 1) Pathophysiology of epilepsy and 2) Mechanisms of neuronal death.
Consolidated academic body: Neurophysiology
leonorlopez@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13054

Principal Investigator «C» (SNI-1, Prodep).
Academic background: PhD in Biological Sciences, UAM, Mexico, 2005. Master in Neuroethology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1999. Degree in Biology, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico, 1993.
Research line: Circadic rhythms
Academic body: Neurochemistry
rtoledo@uv.mx / +52 (228) 8 41 89 00 extension 13064

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