Dr. Maria Lopez Chiloeches

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Lopez Chiloeches is a postdoctoral researcher in molecular biology focused on host-pathogen interactions. Her current project studies the immune response triggered by bacterial toxins that induce cellular DNA damage, utilizing mouse models. Maria aims to understand the mechanisms governing health versus infection in normal functioning infected tissues. She joined Professor Teresa Frisan's group as a postdoctoral researcher in 2019 after completing her Ph.D. in Denmark, where she researched the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and colon cancer prevention.

Research Interests

Molecular Biology Host-Pathogen Interaction Cellular DNA Damage Immune Response Gut Microbiota Colon Cancer Prevention

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research in host-pathogen interactions under the supervision of Professor Teresa Frisan.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.