Throughout her career, she has collaborated on projects at various research centers, including the Center for Research on Hematology and Related Disorders, the Center for Research on Tropical Diseases, and, more recently, the Institute for Health Research (INISA). Her work at INISA has involved the use of molecular techniques, such as endpoint PCR and qPCR, to detect viruses and bacteria, as well as genes associated with antimicrobial resistance, in various types of water samples. He is currently working on his final graduation project at this institute, which involves exposing strains of Aeromonas hydrophila to ciprofloxacin and caffeine to determine their effect on the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Luis has also worked as an intern in clinical and industrial quality control laboratories, where he has had the opportunity to learn about the different workflows in these settings and the importance of adhering to quality control standards to ensure the quality of laboratory work.
Luis has focused extensively on the use of molecular biology as a tool in various areas of science. The study of pathogens in natural and wastewater samples, and their utility in epidemiological surveillance, has been a topic of great interest and value to him recently. In addition, Luis is particularly drawn to the field of hematology, where genetics and molecular biology also converge as tools for diagnosing and studying various disorders.
Project
Effect of exposure to ciprofloxacin and caffeine on the development of antibiotic resistance in Aeromonas hydrophila.
