Universidad de la Frontera | Chile
Dr. Rebeca Perez is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical chemist whose academic and professional career is distinguished by an integrated approach to pharmaceutical chemistry, molecular biology, and applied pharmacology. With advanced doctoral training and extensive university teaching experience, her work is centered on understanding and combating neurodegenerative disorders through innovative, multidisciplinary research. Her scientific focus lies particularly in the study of bioactive natural products and their neuroprotective potential, framed within a strong territorial and environmental perspective that values regional biodiversity and translational relevance.Dr. Perez has developed and managed sophisticated in vitro experimental platforms, including immortalized cell lines and primary neuronal cultures, to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Her expertise spans a wide range of advanced laboratory techniques, including Western blotting, DNA and RNA extraction, molecular sequencing, and immunohistochemistry. These tools enable her to explore signaling pathways, protein expression profiles, and molecular targets involved in neuronal damage and neuroprotection, contributing to the identification of promising therapeutic candidates.Beyond cellular models, her research vision extends toward the integration of experimental animal models with future translational and patient-oriented studies, aiming to bridge the gap between bench research and clinical application. This forward-looking approach reflects her commitment to developing innovative and effective therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, an area of critical global health importance.Dr. Perez is also recognized for her strong collaborative profile, maintaining active international scientific partnerships with leading researchers in neuropharmacology and neuroscience, as well as robust national and emerging international collaborations. These partnerships enhance the scientific depth and global relevance of her work, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and shared innovation across institutions and countries.In parallel with her research endeavors, Dr. Perez has built a solid academic teaching career in chemistry and pharmacy education. She has delivered both theoretical and laboratory-based courses across undergraduate programs, covering areas such as scientific research methodology, project formulation, organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical technology, and pharmaceutical chemical analysis. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, scientific rigor, and the integration of research into professional training, preparing students to meet contemporary challenges in pharmaceutical sciences.
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