DINKA MANDAKOVIC SEYLER
Assistant Professor
Universidad Mayor
Santiago, Chile
Environmental and host-associated microbial studies from an ecological and genomic point of view using massive sequencing, bioinformatics and experimental tools both in the laboratory and in the field.
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Bachelor in Molecular Biotechnology, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2007
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PhD in Forestry and Veterinary Science, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2013
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Engineering in Molecular Biotechnology, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2008
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Principal investigator postdoctoral project FONDECYT 3170523 Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Agronomic Sciences
Chile
2017 - A la fecha
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Postdoctoral investigator FONDAP Center for Genome Regulation Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
INTA
Santiago, Chile
2013 - 2016
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Assistant professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR
GEMA Center
Santiago , Chile
2020 - A la fecha
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Technical staff/support to the Salmon Consortium Project Full Time
Faculty of Agronomical Sciences - University of Chile
Chile
2007 - 2009
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Teacher of Natural Science Santiago College Part Time
Santiago College
Chile
2012 - 2012
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Professor of Bromatology for students of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University San Sebastián Part Time
San Sebastián University
Chile
2012 - 2012
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Student Research Unit at Dr. Flavio Salazar's Laboratory Part Time
Faculty of Medicine - University of Chile
Chile
2005 - 2006
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Undergraduate thesis student in Dr. Claudio Martínez's lab Full Time
University of Santiago de Chile
Chile
2006 - 2007
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PhD thesis student of Dr. Mónica Vásquez lab Full Time
Faculty of Biological Sciences - PUC University
Chile
2009 - 2013
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Postdoctorate investigator Proyecto Fondap 15090007 Centro de Regulación del Genoma (CRG) Full Time
INTA-University of Chile
Chile
2013 - 2016
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Guest lecturer in Plant Biotechnology course Other
Viña del Mar University
Chile
2008 - 2009
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Assistant professor of the Cell Biology laboratory course Part Time
Faculty of Science - University of Chile
Chile
2007 - 2007
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Columnist for the "Science, technology and society" section of SM Ediciones SM. Full Time
Ediciones SM
Chile
2012 - 2012
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Founder of Sociedad de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación Científica “Punto de Fusión Limitada”. Other
Punto de Fusión Ltda
Chile
2014 - A la fecha
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Principal investigator postdoctorate FONDECYT 3170523 Full Time
University of Chile
Chile
2017 - 2020
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Assistant professor Full Time
Mayor University
Chile
2020 - A la fecha
Undergraduate Teaching
- 2023 Course "Technical English-1" for Biotechnology students, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2022-present Course "Microbiology" for students of Agronomy and Forestry Engineering, Universidad Mayor. Sections 1 and 2. Lecturer in charge.
- 2021 Course "Environmental Biotechnology" for Biotechnology students, Universidad Mayor. Invited lecturer.
- 2012 Course "Bromatology and Food Analysis" for students of Nutrition and Dietetics, Universidad San Sebastián. Lecturer in charge.
- 2008-2009 Course "Plant Biotechnology" for Agronomy students, Universidad de Viña del Mar. Guest lecturer.
- 2007 Practical teaching course "Cellular Biology" for students of Molecular Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile.
Postgraduate Teaching
- 2023 Course "Ecogenomics" for PhD students of Integrative Ecology, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2022-present Course "Environmental Sciences" for PhD students of Integrative Ecology, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2021-present Course "Microbial Ecology" for students of the PhD in Integrative Ecology, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2021-present Course "Experimental techniques in genomics" for students of the PhD in Integrative Ecology, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2021 Course "Module 7: Final work" for students of the Diploma in Quantitative Research Methodology, Universidad Mayor. Lecturer in charge.
- 2020 Course "Seminar II: Discussion of Scientific Projects" for students of the PhD in Forestry, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, South Campus, Universidad de Chile. Invited lecturer.
Undergraduate Thesis Directorships
- 2023-present Thesis director of the student Diego Varas for the degree of Veterinary Doctor, Universidad Mayor. "Effect of atmospheric pollutants on the taxonomic composition and antibiotic resistance of the cultivable bacterial community of the aerobiome".
- 2023-present Thesis director of the student Loreto González for the degree of Veterinary Doctor, Universidad Mayor. "Search for a culture medium that maximizes the capture of microorganisms from the air".
- 2022-present Thesis director of the student Karina Díaz for the degree of Engineer in Molecular Biotechnology, Universidad de Chile. "Study of air microbial communities subjected to contrasting pollutant gases in the Metropolitan Region of Chile".
- 2022-2023 Co-director of the thesis of the student Victoria Olivencia for the degree of Biotechnologist, Universidad Mayor. "Distribution and diversity of fungal communities associated with human activities in the region of Coquimbo, Chile".
- 2021-2023 Thesis director of the student Romina Madrid Núñez for the degree of Biotechnologist, Universidad Mayor. "Study of air microbial communities associated with particulate matter in the Metropolitan Region of Chile".
- 2021-2023 Co-director of student Lucas Pino for the degree of Biotechnology Engineer, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM). "Study on the effect of the iron chelator deferiprone on the intestinal microbiome of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) infected with Piscirickettsia salmonis".
Postgraduate thesis supervisors
- 2023-present Thesis supervisor of the student Daniela Durán for her Master in Environment and Sustainable Development, Universidad Mayor
- 2022-present Thesis supervisor of the student Madelaine Mejías for her PhD in Integrative Ecology, Universidad Mayor.
- 2021-2022 Co-director of the thesis of the student Juan José Monroy for the degree of Master in Aquaculture Sciences, Universidad de Chile. "Essential oils as natural anaesthetics in the handling of Colossoma macropomum. A systematic review".
Research Units, Internships and Practices
- 2023 Internship of student Danae Muñoz, Biotechnology student, Universidad Mayor. "Microbiological and molecular characterisation of antibiotic resistant airborne bacteria".
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- 2022 Research Unit of the student Karina Díaz, student of Molecular Biotechnology Engineering, Universidad de Chile. "Generation of protocols for the study of air microbial communities subjected to contrasting pollutant gases in the Metropolitan Region, Chile".
- 2021 Professional practice of the student Romina Madrid Núñez, student of Biotechnology, Universidad Mayor. "Analysis of microbial communities using the QIIME2 programme".
- 2023 Guiding teacher in collaboration workshops beteen Universidad Mayor and Par Explora RM Sur Poniente (MinCTCi)
- 2022 Guiding teacher for students of IV medio of the San José de Renca school in the development of the research project "Evaluation of the contribution of beneficial bacteria for plants in the growth of lavenders subjected to water deficit".
- 2021 Lecturer at the "Science Week" of the Nobel School of Parral, giving talks to teachers, students and their families.
- 2019 Organiser and teacher in charge of an experience proposal for schoolchildren to study the contribution of microorganisms in the tolerance of plants to water deficit financed by the Allende-Connelly Foundation and MINEDUC. Eight schools participated in this project throughout Chile (Coquimbo, Metropolitan and Maule Regions).
- 2012 "Natural Sciences" course for students from 6th to 8th grade at Santiago College. Replacement teacher.
- 2012 Lecturer in the Explora Conicyt Programme 1000 scientists 1000 classrooms, for secondary school students. Maule Region, Parral.
- 2007 Lecturer of the seminar "Molecular Gastronomy, functional and transgenic foods" for students of Gastronomy of the DUOC UC Institute.
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National Scholarship of Monthly Assignment for PhD students 21090144
CONICYT
Chile, 2009
National Scholarship of Monthly Assignment for PhD students 21090144
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National Scholarship Monthly allowance Support for doctoral theses 24110022
CONICYT
Chile, 2011
National Scholarship Monthly allowance Support for doctoral theses 24110022
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Travel grant from the PhD programme Cs. Silvoagropecuarias y Veterinarias of Universidad de Chile
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE
Chile, 2011
Travel grant from the PhD programme Cs. Silvoagropecuarias y Veterinarias of Universidad de Chile
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Henry Moore Foundation Grant
Henry Moore Foundation
Estados Unidos, 2010
Henry Moore Foundation Scholarship Scholarship to study Microbial Oceanography: The Biogeochemistry, Ecology and Genomics of Oceanic Microbial Ecosystems at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS).
Nurturing health: social and microbiological insights into breastfeeding in vegan women |
The emergence of ecosystem multifunctionality in soils of the Atacama Desert |
UNRAVELING THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL AIR CONTAMINANTS OVER STRUCTURE, ASSOCIATION PATTERNS AND FUNCTIONALCAPACITIES OF AIRBORNE MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES |
PCR multiplex en tiempo real para la detección, identificación y cuantificación de microorganismos contaminantes del vino |
Sistema de Bio-Identificación Molecular de Microorganismos Contaminantes durante el proceso de elaboración del Vino. |
Beca Nacional Asignación Mensual APOYO A TESIS DOCTORAL. Programa de Formación de capital Humano Avanzado – CONICYT. |
Proyecto FONDAP Centro de Regulación del Genoma (CRG) |
Beca Nacional Asignación Mensual DOCTORADO. Programa de Formación de capital Humano Avanzado – CONICYT. |
BIOSINTESIS DE SAXITOXINA Y CILINDROSPERMOPSINA EN LA CIANOBACTERIA CYLINDROSPERMOPSIS RACIBORSKII=> IDENTIFICACION DE LOS GENES PARTICIPANTES Y SU REGULACION |
GENOMICA ESTRUCTURAL EN AISLADOS NATIVOS DE LEVADURAS DE INTERES ENOLOGICO |