I have three lines of research focused on Plant Biotechnology. The first line is directed to the in vitro propagation of threatened cacti, and herbaceous plants for preservation purposes. The second is related to the obtainment of secondary metabolites, with antioxidant properties, from the in vitro cultures, to take advantage of the phytochemical potential of the species under study, but without affecting the natural populations.  We observed that the extracts from in vitro cultures of cacti and herbaceous species  exhibited anti-inflamatory, antioxidant and vasorelaxant activities  The last line of research is focused on lead removal by in vitro root cultures and plants of Scirpus americanus. This species is able to grow at 250 ppm Pb, and could be an option to be used in phytoremediation processes.  Actually, we are studying the potential of S. americanus on salt removal form stabilization gaps. 

At the teaching level, I teach the courses of Metabolic Biochemistry I and II at the bachelor´s degree in  Chemical Pharmaco- Biology career, and Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Topics of Chemistry, Selected Topics of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry under the Posgrade in Chemical Sciences. 

1. Compounds Synthesis with Biological Activity
2. Phisicochemical Characterization of Organic Compounds and Biopolimers
3. Isolation of Natural Plants and In-Vitro Crops Products
4. Photochemistry of Organic Compounds

1. "Remoción de contaminantes inorgánicos del agua por plantas de Scirpus amerícanus v Phragmites australis"
   19/01/2021 - 14/12/2023
   PCQ
2. Evaluación de la actividad antioxidante y antiinflamatoria de metabolitos producidos por cultivos in vitro de Mammillaria candida y Turbinicarpus laui”
   18/08/2020 - 13/09/2022
   Cuerpo académico