Independent Researcher at CONICET.

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, National University of Córdoba.

Dr. Rópolo is studying how post-translational modifications of proteins regulate basic processes involved in the survival of the parasite Giardia lamblia. Specifically, she is investigating the extent to which both histone methylation and acetylation regulate the encystation process. The techniques employed include cellular and molecular biology as well as biochemical methods. The findings from characterizing these mechanisms may lead to the development of new chemotherapeutic agents to achieve control over this parasitic infection.

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Email: aropolo@immf.uncor.edu

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2020-2022: Vice-Director of INIMEC-CONICET (Resolution DD2020-717 APN-GDCT.CONICET).

2020-Present: Doctoral student in Education in Basic Sciences and Technology. Faculty of Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics (FAMAF).

2006-Present: Member of the Scientific Researcher Career of the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET). Current category: Independent Researcher.

2016: Fulbright Scholar. Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.

2013-2018: Member of the Board of Directors of the Mercedes and Martín Ferreyra Institute.

2012-2021: Director of STAN de INNOVA-T: Development and production of monoclonal antibodies (ST 1157) and polyclonal antibodies (ST 1148).

2001-2006: Postdoctoral research at the Faculty of Medical Sciences. UNC.

2004: Research internship at NIH, Washington, USA.

1997-2001: Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences. UNC.

1997-Present: Assistant Professor (DS). Through competition. Subject: Human Anatomy and Histology. Faculty of Chemical Sciences. National University of Córdoba.

1990-1995: Graduated in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Chemical Sciences, National University of Córdoba.