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Professional Scientific Writter | Scientific Consultant in Aquaculture&Marine Sciences | Founder marinemindsp.wordpress

Profile Summary

I have a strong background in aquaculture research and production, developed in both academic and industrial settings. My expertise includes advanced proficiency in microscopy techniques, bacterial cultures, and immunological and molecular tools. I have actively participated in numerous international public projects, authored dozens of scientific publications, and possess outstanding skills in drafting innovative project proposals. I am available to collaborate on projects and innovation proposals in the aquaculture sector, as well as in data analysis, interpretation, and report writing. If you are looking for a rigorous and professional approach to your projects, I can help you achieve your goals.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Parasitology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Bacteriology
• ☆ Gram-Negative Bacteria
• ☆ Gram-Positive Bacteria
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Animal Science
• ☆ Animal Welfare
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Basic Immunology
• ☆ Adjuvant & Antigen Research
• ☆ Aquaculture
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Applied Statistics
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Vaccine Development
• ☆ Research Methodology

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Newswriting, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research User Research, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Work Experience

JEFA DE DEPARTAMENTO

Fundación Centro Tecnológico de Acuicultura de Andalucía

April 2024 - Present

Jefa de la Sección de Sanidad Animal

Fundación Centro Tecnológico Acuicultura de Andalucía

September 2021 - March 2024

Técnico de laboratorio

Fundación Centro Tecnológico Acuicultura de Andalucía

January 2021 - September 2021

Laboratory assistant technician.

Stolt Sea Farm

March 2020 - May 2020

PhD Student

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

November 2015 - November 2019

Laboratory assistant

Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana

February 2015 - May 2015

Personal investigador

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

March 2014 - July 2014

Acuicultor especialista

Alrogal S.A. (Grupo Stol Sea Farm)

June 2013 - September 2013

Education

PhD (Microbiology and Parasitology)

University of Santiago de Compostela

November 2015 - November 2019

Máster en Acuicultura

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela

September 2012 - January 2014

Licenciatura en Ciencias del Mar

Universidade de Vigo - Campus de Vigo

September 2007 - July 2012

Certifications

• PhD Microbiology & Parasitology

  Santiago de Compostela University (Spain)

  December 2019 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jone Ibarruri, Mikel Manso, Iria Folgueira López, Jose F. Cabello-Gómez, Celina Costas, Marta Cebrián (2024). Solid-state fermentation of fruit and vegetable discards: production of nutritionally enriched ingredients and potential bioactive extracts for aquaculture sector . Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.

I. Folgueira and J. Lamas and R. A. Sueiro and J. M. Leiro(2021). Molecular characterization and transcriptional regulation of two types of H+-pyrophosphatases in the scuticociliate parasite Philasterides dicentrarchi . Scientific Reports. 11. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}

(2020). Molecular characterization and gene expression modulation of the alternative oxidase in a scuticociliate parasite by hypoxia and mitochondrial respiration inhibitors . Scientific Reports.

(2019). Identification and Molecular Characterization of Superoxide Dismutases Isolated From A Scuticociliate Parasite: Physiological Role in Oxidative Stress . Scientific Reports.

(2019). Evidence for the role of extrusomes in evading attack by the host immune system in a scuticociliate parasite . Fish & Shellfish Immunology.

(2019). Formulation of new adjuvants to be used in fish vaccines . Fish & Shellfish Immunology.

Orbegozo-Medina, R.A., Martínez-Sernández, V., Folgueira, I., Mezo, M., González-Warleta, M., Perteguer, M.J., Romarís, F., Leiro, J.M., Ubeira, F.M.(2019). Antibody responses to chimeric peptides derived from parasite antigens in mice and other animal species . Molecular Immunology. 106. p. 1-11.

Folgueira, I., Lamas, J., De Felipe, A.P., Sueiro, R.A., Leiro, J.M.(2019). Evidence for the role of extrusomes in evading attack by the host immune system in a scuticociliate parasite . Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 92. p. 802-812.

Folgueira, I., de Felipe, A.P., Sueiro, R.A., Lamas, J., Leiro, J.(2018). Protocol for cryopreservation of the turbot parasite Philasterides dicentrarchi (Ciliophora, Scuticociliatia) . Cryobiology. 80. p. 77-83.

Blanco-Abad, V., Noia, M., Valle, A., Fontenla, F., Folgueira, I., De Felipe, A.P., Pereiro, P., Leiro, J., Lamas, J.(2018). The coagulation system helps control infection caused by the ciliate parasite Philasterides dicentrarchi in the turbot Scophthalmus maximus (L.) . Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 87. p. 147-156.

Mallo, N., DeFelipe, A.P., Folgueira, I., Sueiro, R.A., Lamas, J., Leiro, J.M.(2017). Combined antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory effects of the natural polyphenol curcumin on turbot scuticociliatosis . Journal of Fish Diseases. 40. (2). p. 205-217.

DE FELIPE, A.-P., LAMAS, J., SUEIRO, R.-A., FOLGUEIRA, I., LEIRO, J.-M.(2017). New data on flatfish scuticociliatosis reveal that Miamiensis avidus and Philasterides dicentrarchi are different species . Parasitology. p. 1-18.

De Felipe, A.-P., Lamas, J., Sueiro, R.-A., Folgueira, I., Leiro, J.-M.(2017). New data on flatfish scuticociliatosis reveal that Miamiensis avidus and Philasterides dicentrarchi are different species . Parasitology. 144. (10). p. 1394-1411.

Mallo, N., DeFelipe, A.P., Folgueira, I., Sueiro, R.A., Lamas, J., Leiro, J.M.(2017). Combined antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory effects of the natural polyphenol curcumin on turbot scuticociliatosis . Journal of Fish Diseases. 40. (2). p. 205-217.

(2016). Relationships between cell migration, adhesion, apoptosis and gene expression in free and attached peritoneal cells in turbot after administration of vaccines containing P. dicentrarchi antigen and different adjuvants . Fish & Shellfish Immunology.

Fontenla, F., Blanco-Abad, V., Pardo, B.G., Folgueira, I., Noia, M., Gómez-Tato, A., Martínez, P., Leiro, J.M., Lamas, J.(2016). Vaccine-induced modulation of gene expression in turbot peritoneal cells. A microarray approach . Molecular Immunology. 75. p. 188-199.

Fontenla, F., Blanco-Abad, V., Pardo, B.G., Folgueira, I., Noia, M., Gomez-Tato, A., Martinez, P., Leiro, J.M., Lamas, J.(2016). Vaccine-induced modulation of gene expression in turbot peritoneal cells. A microarray approach . Molecular Immunology. 75. p. 188-199.

Folgueira, I., Noia, M., Blanco-Abad, V., Mallo, N., Leiro, J., Lamas, J.(2015). Particle size and traffic of phagocytes between the turbot peritoneal cavity and lymphoid organs . Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 44. (2). p. 652-661.

Folgueira, I., Noia, M., Blanco-Abad, V., Mallo, N., Leiro, J., Lamas, J.(2015). Particle size and traffic of phagocytes between the turbot peritoneal cavity and lymphoid organs . Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 44. (2). p. 652-661.