COLLABORATION NETWORKS
The academics of the One Health Modeling and Perspective Center (CEMPOH) collaborate with researchers from a range of universities and research centers, bringing together leading expertise to carry out high-level research. This interdisciplinary synergy makes it possible to address complex global health challenges from a holistic perspective, contributing significantly to scientific progress.
Our Internal Collaborators
Dácil Rivera
Collaborator
Veterinarian, with a master’s degree in Animal Sciences and a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science. Her career focuses on applied microbiology, bacteriophages, food safety and the surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant zoonotic pathogens. At CEMPOH she contributes to the development of biotechnological tools and strategies to tackle antimicrobial resistance in production and environmental systems.
David Pezoa
Collaborator
Veterinarian with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences, academic researcher at UDLA. He has expertise in bioinformatics, molecular biology and the microbiology of zoonotic bacterial pathogens. At CEMPOH he contributes to the research lines on antimicrobial resistance, molecular surveillance and the analysis of microbiological data applied to health, environmental and production systems.
Boris Parra
COLLABORATOR
Microbiologist with a PhD in Microbiology, academic researcher at UDLA. His work focuses on bacteriophages, microbial genomics, horizontal gene transfer, plasmids and antimicrobial resistance in clinical and environmental settings. At CEMPOH he contributes to the AMR research line, microbiological surveillance, bioinformatics and biotechnological solutions under the One Health approach.
Jorge Tomás Schoffer
Veterinarian, with a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and a PhD in Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on the ecotoxicology of agricultural soils, the bioavailability and toxicity of metals, particularly copper, and their effects on plants, earthworms and microbial communities. At CEMPOH he contributes to the research line on contaminants and ecosystem health.
Fernando Portal
Architect, with a master’s degree in Architecture and a PhD candidate in Architecture and Urbanism. His work brings together artistic research, curatorial practice, architecture, socio-territorial spaces and ecology. At CEMPOH he contributes to communication, interdisciplinary creation and the visualization of socio-ecological issues, strengthening the links between science, art, territory and citizenship.
Belén Gallardo
Biologist with a PhD in Ecology from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She has worked as a researcher, curator, science communicator and lecturer, bringing together art, ecology, education and human rights. At CEMPOH she contributes to public communication, science outreach and the creation of spaces for interdisciplinary dialogue on socio-ecological justice.
América Valenzuela
Social anthropologist with a master’s degree and a PhD in Social Anthropology, academic researcher at UDLA. Her work addresses Indigenous communities, territorial transformations, the energy transition, tourism and state–community relations. At CEMPOH she contributes to the research line on perception, participation and territorial analysis, deepening the understanding of sociocultural dimensions relevant to the One Health approach.
Carlos Güida
Physician with a PhD in Community Mental Health, with a career in community health, gender, adolescence and the social determinants of health. He has collaborated with United Nations agencies and with universities in Chile and Uruguay. At CEMPOH he contributes to the research line on perception, community health, social participation and the analysis of territorial vulnerabilities from a One Health perspective.
Carlos Salinas Bruzzone
Lawyer, with a master’s degree in Administrative Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and a PhD in Law. He is director of the Public Law Area at the UDLA School of Law. At CEMPOH he contributes to the analysis of governance, regulation, institutional capacities and regulatory coordination for decision-making in public health, the environment and territories.
Our External Collaborators
Pedro Jiménez Bluhm
Veterinarian with a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on virology, epidemiology, genomic surveillance and avian influenza at the human–animal interface. At CEMPOH he contributes to the research line on zoonoses, viral circulation and the surveillance of infectious diseases with zoonotic potential.
Gemma Rojo Aravena
Veterinarian with a PhD in Forestry, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences from Universidad de Chile. Her research focuses on parasitology, wildlife, zoonotic diseases, and the ecology of reservoirs and vectors, with an emphasis on Trypanosoma cruzi and triatomines. At CEMPOH she contributes to eco-epidemiological surveillance and to interdisciplinary work with a territorial focus.
Ignacio Rodriguez
Veterinarian, with a master’s degree in Water Resources and a PhD in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. As Executive Director of the Río Cruces Wetlands Center (Centro de Humedales Río Cruces), he leads research on and the sustainable management of wetlands. At CEMPOH he contributes expertise in ecotoxicology, biodiversity, conservation, water management and public policy applied to aquatic ecosystems.
Leonardo Campagna
Researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology specializing in evolutionary genomics, speciation, population differentiation and the evolution of morphological and behavioral traits in birds. At CEMPOH he contributes international expertise in genomics, evolution and comparative analysis to strengthen studies on biodiversity, genetic variation and wildlife health.
Jorge Cárdenas Pizarro
Geographer currently completing a master’s degree in Risk and Resource Governance. His work combines health geography, spatial analysis, territorial governance and data collection. At CEMPOH he contributes to the development of maps, dashboards and territorial indicators to support decision-making in health and the environment.
Tania Grant
Veterinarian, with a master’s degree in Higher Education Teaching and a master’s degree in One Health. Her work focuses on notifiable zoonoses, territorial health strategies, medical education and a transdisciplinary ecosystem approach. At CEMPOH she contributes to territorial public health, capacity building and intersectoral coordination.