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Imagen de la Dra. Amaia Oteiza, especialista en Microbiología de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra

Dr. Amaia Oteiza

Specialist, Clinical Microbiology Service.
Primary focus on the diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by bacteria and mycobacteria.

Works at: Navarre headquarters
Be part of: Clínica Universidad de Navarra

Professional career

Pharmacy Degree, University of Navarra, 1989.

Specialist in Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 1995.

PhD in Pharmacy, University of Navarra, 2000.

Technical Laboratory Director, Clinical Analysis Laboratory (Centro Médico Calatayud, Calatayud, Zaragoza), 2000–2006.

Technical Laboratory Director, Clinical Analysis Laboratory (Laboratorio Portales León, Fuengirola, Málaga), 2006–2009.

Head of the Microbiology Section, Regional Laboratory of Baix Empordà (Hospital de Palamós, Serveis de Salut Integrats Baix Empordà, Girona), 2009–2016.

Head of Service, Regional Laboratory of Baix Empordà, Hospital de Palamós, Serveis de Salut Integrats Baix Empordà, Girona, 2016–2020.

RESEARCH AREAS

Collaborator on three research projects. Recipient of a Government of Navarra scholarship to complete her PhD thesis.

  • 1996–1999. Collaborator, project PCM 1694 CONSID (ARAGON)
    New antibiotic susceptibility test for microcolonies and biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus. 
  • 1996–1998. Collaborator, Project No. 96/0230, Health Research Fund of the Social Security System.
    In vitro susceptibility test for antimicrobials against biofilm-forming organisms.
  • 1997–1998. Project No. 337/97 granted by Fundación Echebano.
    Title: “Infection by biofilm-forming coagulase-negative staphylococci: Detection, epidemiology, and development.”
  • 1997–1998. Government of Navarra scholarship for PhD thesisProject: Infection by coagulase-negative staphylococci. Epidemiologic study and virulence factors.

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Antibiotic susceptibility studies in biofilms. Molecular typing techniques.
  • Mechanisms of bacterial resistance and interpretation of susceptibility testing. Optimization of microbiological diagnosis through the use of algorithms.

Activity

In teaching

  • 1992–1996. Assistant Professor (Practical Sessions), Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra.
  • 1996–1999. Contract Lecturer in charge of practical sessions, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra.

In research

  • Has published 8 scientific articles in national and international journals.
  • Has presented 15 conference abstracts.
  • Co-author of one book related to her specialty. Contributor to 1 book.