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Rodrigo Esteban Moraga Amaro

Postdoctoral researcher

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Hannover, Alemania

Líneas de Investigación


“Evaluation of molecular imaging biomarkers to predict chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in animal models” “Biological interactions in depression: Insights from preclinical studies using PET imaging”

Educación

  •  Ingeniero en Biotecnología, UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO. Chile, 2013
  •  Master en Biotecnología, UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO. Chile, 2014
  •  Neuroimaging, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER GRONINGEN. Holanda, 2021

Experiencia Académica

  •   Postdoctoral researcher Full Time

    MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVERVER

    Hannover, Alemania

    2021 - A la fecha

  •   PhD candidate Full Time

    UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER GRONINGEN

    Groningen, Holanda

    2016 - 2021

  •   Lab Manager Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO

    Facultad de Medicina

    Santago, Chile

    2013 - 2016

  •   Estudiante de Magister Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO

    Facultad de Medicina

    Santiago, Chile

    2011 - 2013

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Postdoctoral researcher Full Time

    Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

    Hannover, Alemania

    2016 - A la fecha

  •   Lab Manager Full Time

    Universidad Andrés Bello

    Santiago, Chile

    2013 - 2016

  •   Profesor ayudante curso "Técnicas en Neurobiología" Part Time

    Universidad Andrés Bello

    Santiago, Chile

    2013 - 2016

  •   PhD candidate Full Time

    University of Groningen

    Groningen, Holanda

    2016 - 2021


 

Article (23)

Real-world data of non-invasive stimulation of the human insula-prefrontal cortices using deep TMS to treat anxiety for occupational stress and generalized anxiety disorder
A single dose of ketamine cannot prevent protracted stress-induced anhedonia and neuroinflammation in rats
Astroglial gliotransmitters released via Cx43 hemichannels regulate NMDAR-dependent transmission and short-term fear memory in the basolateral amygdala
Impact of an Adenosine A2A Receptor Agonist and Antagonist on Binding of the Dopamine D2 Receptor Ligand [11C]raclopride in the Rodent Striatum
In Vivo Induction of P-Glycoprotein Function can be Measured with [18F]MC225 and PET
Prenatal fluoxetine impairs non-hippocampal but not hippocampal memory in adult male rat offspring
Chronic harmine treatment has a delayed effect on mobility in control and socially defeated rats
Effect of Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists on [18F]-FEOBV Binding
Modeling of [18F]FEOBV Pharmacokinetics in Rat Brain
Ovariectomy-induced depressive-like behavior and brain glucose metabolism changes in female rats are not affected by chronic mild stress.
Cx46 hemichannel modulation by nitric oxide: Role of the fourth transmembrane helix cysteine and its possible involvement in cataract formation
The Role of the Rodent Insula in Anxiety
Sex steroid hormones and brain function: PET imaging as a tool for research
Dopamine receptor D5 deficiency results in a selective reduction of hippocampal NMDA receptor subunit NR2B expression and impaired memory
Role of Astroglial Hemichannels and Pannexons in Memory and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Restraint stress increases hemichannel activity in hippocampal glial cells and neurons
Retrospective evaluation of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation as add-on treatment for Parkinson's disease
The insula modulates arousal-induced reluctance to try novel tastes through adrenergic transmission in the rat
Dopamine receptor D3 deficiency results in chronic depression and anxiety
Role of the insular cortex in taste familiarity
Release of gliotransmitters through astroglial connexin 43 hemichannels is necessary for fear memory consolidation in the basolateral amygdala
The Insular Cortex and the Amygdala: Shared Functions and Interactions
The role of the insular cortex in taste function

Proyecto (6)

The role of gliotransmission in learning and plasticity in the olfactory system
Desarrollo de potenciales fármacos usando los astrocitos como blanco farmacológico para el tratamiento de enfermedades psiquiátricas
Evaluación técnico-económica de un nuevo blanco terapéutico para el tratamiento de trastornos de ansiedad
Interplay between stress hormones and brain monoamines in cortex modulates the reaction to emotionally arousing experiences
Nuevo Mecanismo para el Tratamiento de la Ansiedad
Unsatured Fatty Acids change Cx43, Cx46 and Cx50 hemichannels properties inducing lens cells damage

Review (1)

Role of astrocytes in memory and psychiatric disorders
24
Rodrigo Moraga

Postdoctoral researcher

Nuklear Medizin

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Hannover, Alemania

15
Jimmy Stehberg

Associate Professor

Biological Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD ANDRÉS BELLO

SANTIAGO, Chile

5
Felipe Simon

Profesor Titular

Department of Biological Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD ANDRES BELLO FAC DE CS BIOLOGICAS, DPTO DE CS BIOLOGICAS

Santiago, Chile

4
Juan Orellana

Associate Professor

Departamento de Neurología

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

3
Mauricio Retamal

Associate Professor

Programa de Comunicación Celular en Cancer

Universidad del Desarrollo

Santiago, Chile

3
Rodrigo Pacheco

Associate Investigator; Head of the Laboratory of Neuroimmunology

Fundación Ciencia para la Vida

Santiago, Chile

2
HUGO GONZALEZ

Associate Professor

Fundación Ciencia y Vida

Santiago, Chile

2
Juan Saez

Professor

Instituto de Neurociencias

Universidad de Valparaiso

Valparaíso, Chile

2
Valentina Ugalde

Lab Manager

Laboratorio de Neuroinmunología

Fundación Ciencia & Vida

Santiago, Chile

1
Wendy Gonzalez

Director of the Center for Bioinformatics, Simulations and Modeling (CBSM)

Bioinformática

CENTRO DE BIOINFORMÁTICA Y SIMULACIÓN MOLECULAR (CBSM)/ UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile

1
Francisca Cornejo

Assistant professor

Universidad Mayor

Santiago, Chile

1
Giovanni Tamburini

Asistente de Investigación

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Patricio Rojas

Assistant Professor

Departamento de Biologia

UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Bernardo Morales

Profesor titular

Biologia

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
estibaliz ampuero

Profesor Asistente

Facultad de Química y Biología

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Inge Wyneken

Full Professor

Medicina

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES

Santiago, Chile

1
Juan Sáez

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Lorena Varela

Assistant Professor

Biological Sciences

Universidad Andres Bello

Santiago, Chile

1
César Echeverría

DIRECTOR DE INVESTIGACIÓN

Medicina

Universidad de Atacama

COPIAPO, Chile

1
Marcelo Lara

Academico Planta

Medicina y Ciencia

Universidad San Sebastián

Concepcion, Chile

1
Francisca Peña

Investigador

Fundación Bionostra Research SA

Santiago, Chile