Natalia Manrique Hoyos

EDUCATION

College / University

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Major Subjects

Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neurobiochemistry, Population Genetics, Animal Physiology, Evolution

Country

Colombia

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in Molecular Biology.

Projects / Research

Jan - May 2006: Standardization of heterologue rDNA nuclear and microsatellite markers PCR protocol for Palythoa caribaeorum. Internship, Population Genetics and Evolutionary Biology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Aug 2006 - May 2007: Gene flow analysis of Palythoa caribaeorum populations from the Colombia Caribbean using a nuclear rDNA marker

Scholarships / Awards

2007 – 2008:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My interest is mainly focused on neurogenetics and immunogenetics. As the nervous system is the main command and control unit of living beings, I wish to understand the processes through which such a self-regulated, advanced system collapses. My principal interests are genetic expression and molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases. Other topics that interest me are: neuroimmunology, CNS disorders, neural transplantation, and recovery of spinal cord function after injury.