Mario Diaz Matus de la Parra | Animal production | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mario Diaz Matus de la Parra, Austral University of Chile, Chile: Animal production, Best Researcher Award

Summary:

Mario Cristóbal Díaz Matus de la Parra is a highly qualified professional with a strong academic background in biotechnology. He earned his Biotenology degree from the University of La Frontera, Chile, in 2015, followed by a Master’s degree in Genetics from the Universidad Austral de Chile in 2022. Additionally, he holds a Licenciado en Biotecnología from the University of La Frontera, awarded in 2014.

Mario has contributed significantly to various research projects, showcasing his expertise as a Technical Staff member. His work spans projects related to genetic selection, fatty acid profiles in ruminant products, and the development of scientific-technological processes for premium charcuterie.

Professional Profile:

Academic backgrounds:

Biotenologist University of La Frontera, Chile Year: 2015

Master of Science with a mention in Genetics Austral University of Chile, Chile Year: 2022

Graduate in Biotechnology University of La Frontera, Chile Year 2014

Professional experience:

Technical Staff FIC Project 19-60 “GeneTAURUS: Selection of Superior Genotypes in Product Quality and Productive Efficiency” Year: 2021-2022

Technical Staff Fondecyt Project 11170460 “Does Hair’s Fatty Acids Predict Fatty Acid Profile on Ruminant Products?”
Year: 2017-2020

Technical Staff Fondecyt Project 11160687 “Fatty Acid Composition and Meat Quality Traits in Suffolk Down Breed Associated with Polymorphisms in FASN and SCD1 Genes”
Year: 2016-2019

Technical Personnel Project ARIII70005 “Scientific-Technological Development for the Production of Premium Delicatessen with Industrial Property in the Cecina Factories of La Araucanía”
Year: 2018-2019

Molecular Analyst Fondecyt Project 1171286 “Phytohormones and Its Association with Resistance Mechanisms to Al and Mn Toxicity in Highbush Blueberry Cultivars Growing in Acid Soil: A Strategy for Improving Yield and Fruit Quality of Plants”
Year: 2017-2020

Molecular Analyst in the Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory of the University of La Frontera
Year: 2015

Research Assistant Project DI13-0048 “Identification of Proteins Induced by Cold and Salinity in the Criofila Species Deschampsia Antarctica Desv., and their Correlation at the Transcriptome Level”
Year: 2013-2014

Undergraduate Teaching:

In 2018, He was a Participating Professor of APA-300 Genetics in the Agronomy and Biotechnology Major at the University of La Frontera. Additionally, in 2017, He played the role of Professor of Practice of Physiology ICQ-353 and Professor of Practice of Molecular Biology He ICQ-318 in the Biochemistry Major. Likewise, in 2015, He worked as a Molecular Biology Assistant ICQ-318 in the Biochemistry Major, and as a General Biology Assistant ARN-118 and a Plant Physiology Assistant ARN-268 in the Agronomy Major.

In 2014, He contributed as an RNA-334 Plant Tissue Culture Assistant in the Biotechnology Major, APA-380 Genetic Engineering Assistant in the Biotechnology and Civil Engineering Majors in Biotechnology, and APA-343 Molecular Biology Assistant in both majors. In 2013, He participated as an APA-343 Molecular Biology Assistant in the Biotechnology Major and an RNA-270 Plant Morphophysiology Assistant in the Biotechnology and Natural Resources Engineering Majors.

Improvements:

My constant quest for improvement included a Micropipette Course and Workshop in 2017, as well as participation in a Course on Preservation, Maintenance and Data Management of Strains of Microorganisms in Culture Collections in 2016. His also completed courses on Modeling for Prediction and Prevention of Mycotoxins in 2016, Design of CONICYT Projects and Instruments in 2016, and Polyphasic Identification of Microorganisms in 2016. Likewise, He acquired knowledge in Biosafety in Laboratories in 2015 and Basic Methods of Two-Dimensional Proteomics in 2013.

Conferences:

Analysis of the Population Structure and Genetic Bottleneck of Mapuche Chicken Populations in Southern Chile

Event: XIV International Symposium on Genetic Resources for the Americas and the Caribbean SIRGeAC
Date: December 13-15, 2023
Location: Valdivia, Chile
Wool Quality in F1 Sheep Resulting from the Crossing between the Austral and Suffolk Down Breeds in the Los Ríos Region

Event: XLVIII Congress of the Chilean Animal Production Society
Date: November 15-17, 2023
Location: Valdivia, Chile
Discriminant Analysis for the Identification of Fat Content in Sheep Milk from Wool Fatty Acids

Event: XLVIII Congress of the Chilean Animal Production Society
Date: November 15-17, 2023
Location: Valdivia, Chile
Diversity and Genetic Structure of the Mapuche Chicken in the La Araucanía Region

Event: XLVII Chilean Animal Production Society Congress
Date: November 29 to December 1, 2022
Location: Coyhaique, Chile
Correlation between the Fatty Acid Composition of Wool and the Milk Composition of Suffolk Down Sheep

Event: XLIV Congress Chilean Animal Production Society
Date: November 6-8, 2019
Location: Chillan, Chile
Other events:
Cold-regulated Proteins in the Extremophile Hair Grass Deschampsia Antarctica Desv.

Event: VIII Plant Biology Meeting
Date: December 2-5, 2013
Location: Pucón, Chile
Physiological and Productive Responses Mediated by Nitrogen Availability in Colobanthus Quitensis and Deschampsia Antarctica Evaluated in Glasshouse

Event: VIII Plant Biology Meeting
Date: December 2-5, 2013
Location: Pucón, Chile
Expression Analysis through qPCR of G3PD, FTSH and SOD in Deschampsia Antarctica Desv.

Event: 4th International Workshop Advances in Science and Technology of Bioresources
Date: December 4-6, 2013
Location: Pucón, Chile
Visualization of Heterogeneous Photochemical Efficiency of Photosystem II in Colobanthus Quitensis Using Imaging Fluorescence

Event: 4th International Workshop Advances in Science and Technology of Bioresources
Date: December 4-6, 2013
Location: Pucón, Chile

Research Focus:

Mario Cristóbal Díaz Matus de la Parra’s specific research focus is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, based on his academic background in biotechnology and genetics, as well as his involvement in projects related to fatty acids, meat quality traits, and molecular analysis of plant responses to environmental factors, it can be inferred that his research interests may include areas such as:

  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Functional Genomics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnological Applications

Publication Top Noted:

Title: “Utilization of Wool Integral Lipids to Determine Milk Fat Content in Suffolk Down Ewes

  • Authors: K Inostroza, G Larama, S Bravo, M Díaz-Matus de la Parra, N Sepúlveda
  • Journal: Applied Sciences
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 3
  • Year: 2022
  • Pages: 1046

Title: “Characterization of the genetic diversity, structure and admixture of seven Chilean chicken breeds

  • Authors: M Díaz-Matus de la Parra, K Inostroza, JA Alcalde, G Larama, S Bravo
  • Journal: Poultry Science
  • Year: 2023
  • DOI: 103238