Lab Biología Molecular y Bioquímica - Ikiam

Situados en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana, el laboratorio de Biología Molecular y Bioquímica de @u_ikiam, está equipado con alta tecnología para proyectos en Biología Molecular, Bioquímica y Proteómica, entre otras áreas. Nuestra visión es ser un laboratorio de referencia nacional en

Its work not only strengthens the academic community, but also fosters the connection between research and the real-world applications of these resources, promoting their responsible use for the benefit of society.

The LBMB participates constantly in projects evaluating the biological activity of natural resources, such as plants, contributing scientific rigor and an interdisciplinary approach.

NEW PAPER ALERT❗ Here is the new paper from the LBMB, which highlights the value of structural modifications in enhancing the bioactive potential of molecules such as peptides isolated from amphibian skin secretions🐸🧬. Congrats to the authors! Link: doi.org/10.3390/antibi…

La Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam extiende la presente convocatoria para el proceso de reclutamiento, selección y contratación de personal. En cumplimiento a lo dispuesto en el Acuerdo Ministerial Nro. MDT-2021-220, se dará prioridad a las postulaciones de las personas nacidas o residentes amazónicas. Más información: ikiam.edu.ec/index.php/trab…

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Eng. in Biotechnology, Katherine Toro! Her thesis, developed in collaboration with the LBMB and Ohio State University, analyzed the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial activity of Piper aduncum and Griias neuberthi🌳.Congrats on the teamwork

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Jhesel Almeida! Her thesis, developed in collaboration with the LBMB, analyzed the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial potential of Whiteringia solanaceae y Kalanchoe pinnata 🌱 Congratulations on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Oscar Alejandro Jijón! His thesis, developed in collaboration with the LBMB, analyzed the chemical profile, antimicrobial, and insecticide potential of Piper aduncum flowers🌿. Congratulations on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Nayeli Flores! 🧬Her thesis, developed in the LBMB, evaluated the antimicrobial and hemolytic activity of synthetic peptides derived from Agalychnis spurrelli skin secretion🐸. Congratulations to the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Emilie Granda!Her thesis,in collaboration with the LBMB and CENAIM, analyzed the variation of the chemical profile and antimicrobial activity of V.diabolicus cultured in different substrates🧫. Congrats on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS!Congrats to the new Biotech Engineer, Karla Sevillano!Her thesis,in collaboration with the LBMB and ESPOL,analyzed the chemical profile of Zika virus patients using MALDI-TOF/MS, highlighting the potential of modern techniques in medicine💉Congrats on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Biotechnology Engineer,Tamara Carrillo!Her thesis, in collaboration with the LBMB and UISEK,revealed the influence of ontogenic factors on the chemical profile of guayusa and its potential against breast cancer🧪Congrats on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Eng. in Biotechnology, Iverson Sinaluisa!His thesis,developed in collaboration with the LBMB,revealed the influence of ontogenic factors on the chemical profile of guayusa and its potential against cutaneous pathogens🌱. Congrats on the teamwork!

GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Ronald Bazantes! His thesis, developed in collaboration with the LBMB, revealed the influence of age on the metabolite concentration of Dragon´s Blood and its antimicrobial potential 🌳. Congratulations on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Karla Martínez! Her thesis, developed in collaboration with the LBMB, revealed new potential applications of guayusa, related to its antimicrobial and hypoglycemic activity 🌱 Congratulations on the teamwork!

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Our students are participating in the 🧪VI Scientific Days of IKIAM🧬, showing the progress of their degree projects.

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Fernanda Tenemaza! Her thesis, in collaboration with the LBMB, focused on the molecular identification and nutritional analysis of Atta cephalotes ants, an Amazonian food. Congrats on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Jhimy Siquihua! His thesis developed at the LBMB, focused on the analysis of the antimicrobial activity of honey from bees of the Melipona tribe in the Chontapunta area, Napo, Ecuador. Congratulations on the teamwork!

🎓GRAD WEEKS! Congrats to the new Engineer in Biotechnology, Alex Arias! His thesis, a collaboration with the LBMB, focused on studying amphibian diversity and detecting Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis using swabbing and eDNA in Papallacta. Congrats on the teamwork!