Our professionals
Dr. Alejandra Pérez
Specialist in Microbiology.
Primary focus on Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Professional career
PharmD, University of Navarra (2005).
PhD in Pharmacy, University of Navarra (2013).
Specialty training in Microbiology and Parasitology (FIR), Clínica Universidad de Navarra (2011).
RESEARCH AREAS
Research Projects:
1) Project title: National Strategic Plan for Hepatitis C. Evaluation of preventive and therapeutic interventions against hepatitis C virus infection. CIBER CONSORTIUM. Participation in the project as a Collaborator.
2) Project title: Effectiveness of seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines in the prevention of virologically confirmed influenza and deaths. CARLOS III HEALTH INSTITUTE. REFERENCE GR09/0028. Project dates 01/01/2010-12/31/2012. Participation in the project as a Collaborator.
3) Project title: Rapid detection of Legionella pneumophila by real-time PCR in clinical and environmental samples and study of the susceptibility of bacteria in biofilms and intracellular bacteria to physical and chemical agents. Funding agency: Government of Navarre; University of Navarra (PIUNA). Year awarded: 2007. Participation in the project as a Collaborator.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.
- Hepatitis C virus, influenza virus, and emerging infectious diseases.
Activity
In teaching
Adjunct Professor, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra. Academic year 2018-2019. Student tutor.
Instructor in the course: Continuing Education Program in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, academic year 2018-2019 (1 teaching hour).
Adjunct Professor, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra. Academic year 2017-2018.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (academic years 2017-2018 and 2015-2016).
Teaching Assistant (Practical Sessions), Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra. Academic years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 (Total hours: 261 hours).
Collaboration on the teaching innovation project PID Medicina 10/2010-11: “Design and development of a manual for application in parasitology practical classes”. Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (Pamplona).
Teaching Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra. Academic years 2014-2015, 2015-2016. Courses: Clinical Practice. Faculty of Medicine.
In research
Has authored more than 47 lectures/conference communications at national/international meetings and has collaborated with more than 10 national and international journals.