PhD in
Biotechnology
The PhD in Biotechnology is aimed at offering advanced and updated multidisciplinary training in the field of biotechnology, integrating knowledge from various areas of biological sciences, technology transfer, bio-business and scientific communication, promoting scientific research and technological innovation in these areas. In this way, the program contributes to train researchers with the necessary skills to face the current and future challenges of the biotechnology sector, contributing to society and to the sustainable development of the country.
Program accredited for 6 years by the CNA. From October 2018 to November 2024.
Welcome to
Biotechnology
Multidisciplinary training of excellence with the purpose of preparing scientists with the essential competencies to address the challenges of a globalized world and contribute to the advancement of research and innovation in the biotechnological field.
The General Objective of the PhD in Biotechnology is to provide a doctoral education of excellence and multidisciplinary, which enables its graduates to address biotechnological problems and propose solutions through advanced knowledge and skills in Life Sciences and in the generation of bio-based technologies, developed through systematic, autonomous and original research, communicating the findings, particularly in the lines of Biomedical and Animal Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology and/or Plant Biotechnology, integrating knowledge in intellectual property and patenting, bioethics and bio-business.
The graduate of the PhD in Biotechnology at the Universidad Andrés Bello possesses advanced knowledge and skills in Life Sciences and the generation of biologically-based technologies. These qualifications enable them to identify and address biotechnological issues and propose innovative solutions from a multidisciplinary perspective, with a strong sense of responsibility and bioethics.
The graduate possesses critical analysis and scientific reasoning skills, which allow for independent and original research, particularly in the fields of Biomedical and Animal Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, and/or Plant Biotechnology. Additionally, they have expertise in intellectual property and bio-business and are proficient in communicating the results of their research through both written and verbal means.
At the end of the program, graduates are able to:
General description on the lines of research
A multidisciplinary field of study focused on advanced fundamental and applied research in the physiology, cellular biology, and molecular biology of human or animal pathologies, or with the aim of enhancing the productivity and health of commercially important animal species. This knowledge is intended to generate biologically-based technologies primarily to address biosanitary issues. It involves the development of products or methods based on human or animal biology, including the creation of innovative treatments for various diseases, new diagnostic systems, and the optimization of procedures and production processes.
A multidisciplinary field of study focused on advanced fundamental and applied research in the physiology, metabolism, genetics, and omics of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, aimed at generating biologically-based technologies primarily to address biosanitary, agricultural, industrial, or environmental issues. This involves the development of products or methods based on microorganisms through the optimization of procedures, production processes, and/or genetic manipulation.
A multidisciplinary field of study focused on advanced fundamental and applied research in the physiology, metabolism, genetics, and omics of plant organisms or algae, with the aim of generating biologically-based technologies primarily to address agricultural, environmental, or marine issues. This involves the development of products or methods based on plant organisms or algae through the optimization of procedures, production processes, and/or genetic enhancement.
José Miguel Álvarez
Ph.D. (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) jose.alvarez.h@unab.cl
Academic ProfileRubén Avendaño
Ph.D. (Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain) ravendano@unab.cl
Academic ProfileLoretto Contreras
PhD (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) lorettocontreras@unab.cl
Academic ProfileSusana Sáez
PhD (INRA Institut Jean Pierre Bourgin, AgroParisTech) susana.saez@unab.cl
Academic ProfilePilar Parada
Ph.D (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, España)Franko Restovic
Ph.D (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile)Katina Schinnerling
Ph.D (Freie Universität Berlin, Alemania)Freddy Urrego
Ph.D (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile)Jorge Valdés
Ph.D (Universidad Andrés Bello)Felipe Gaínza
Ph.D (Universidad de Talca)Mauricio Bittner
Ph.D (Universidad de Chile)Rubén Polanco
Ph.D (Universidad de Chile)Claudia Saavedra
Ph.D (Universidad de Chile)Carlos Hirschberg
Ph.D. (Boston University, USA)Daniel Paredes-Sabja
Ph.D (Oregon State University, USA)Lionello Bossi
Ph.D (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Francia)Nara Figueroa
Ph.D (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Francia)Mathew Lewsey
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Background check, pre selection, tests and interviews
Notification selected applicants
August 18 to october 18 2023
The application process will be online. Documents must be sent to the following e-mail address:
Dr. Juan Fuentes
Director of Ph.D. in Biotechnology program
jfuentes@unab.cl