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Dr. Natalia Castaño Rodríguez is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on the interplay between host immunogenetic factors, gastrointestinal dysbiosis, and carcinogenesis, with a specific emphasis on stomach cancer and chronic inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel diseases. Over the past 12 years, she has developed significant expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and genetics, particularly in relation to cancer immunogenetics. Before her tenure in Australia, Dr. Castaño completed several research fellowships in Colombia and Mexico, enhancing her skills in human genetics and autoimmunity. She has secured multiple prestigious fellowships and grants, including an NHMRC Investigator Grant and Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowship, allowing her to expand her research on the role of immunogenetics in stomach cancer. Dr. Castaño is passionate about promoting diversity and gender equity in science, actively participating in initiatives to support young female researchers. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Del Rosario University in Colombia, along with a PhD in Molecular Genetics from UNSW.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Leading research in gastrointestinal cancer.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and research in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Lecturing and research supervision.
Cancer Institute NSW • Sydney, Australia
Conducting research on immunogenetics.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Conducting foundational research in gastrointestinal conditions.
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