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Biotechnology Research Center

Description

The Center for Biotechnology Research (CIBIO) aims to support companies and institutions in the local environment through applied biotechnology research, using molecular biology and bioinformatics tools in strategic development areas such as medicine, agriculture, agribusiness, and genetic resource conservation.

Research lines
  • Molecular adaptation to climate change: study of biological mechanisms in response to environmental stress such as droughts and floods.

  • Applied omics and meta-omics: bioinformatic and genomic analysis of associated biological processes.

  • Disease transmission: bioinformatic and genomic analysis of associated biological processes.

  • Biological data and environmental quality: research into the biotechnological potential of different organisms in the areas of health, agriculture, and environmental quality.

Institutional information
  • Creation date: February 2024

  • Rectoral Resolution: No UPB-RR-03/2024

Unit Director

Cesar Alejandro Perez Fernandez

Teacher - Researcher

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591 (3) 50850020 - Int 748

Recognition
  • Best presentation at the 14th Halophiles Congress in Oaxaca, Mexico
    Organizer/s:

    Category:

    Project:

    Metagenomic insights into Chroococcidiopsis occurrence in halite from the Salar de Yungay, Chile.

    Winners The Ultimate Bioengeenering Challenge
    Organizer/s:

    Category:

    Springer Nature

    Springer Nature

    Project:

    A biorefrigerator for vaccine cold storage in energy-scarce regions.

Projects
Molecular and functional adaptations of the Uyuni salt flat, Bolivia, polyextremophilic microbiota
Microbial molecular adaptation under drought conditions
Publications and Conferences
Year 2026
Year 2026
Year 2025
Year 2025
Year 2024
Year 2024
Year 2023
Year 2023
Principal Investigators

Natalia Estefania Rojas Hosse, M.Sc.

Natalia Estefania Rojas Hosse, M.Sc.

Oscar Miguel Rollano Peñaloza, Ph.D.

Oscar Miguel Rollano Peñaloza, Ph.D.

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CAMPUS JULIO LEÓN PRADO - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR

LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved

CAMPUS JULIO LEÓN PRADO - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Phone:

+591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR

LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved