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Research Summary Plasmodium falciparum is the causative agent of most severe form of malaria. The lack of an effective vaccine to combat this disease highlights the importance of developing new therapies that target essential functions in the parasite. However, genetic manipulation of P. falciparum is difficult because of the absence of RNAi machinery and limited transcriptional regulatory systems. My research is focused on the development and utilization of inducible transcriptional regulatory strategies for identifying and controlling the expression of essential P. falciparum genes. About Me Besides science, my passion is dancing. I dance different Colombian traditional folkloric rhythms. I participate in performances in which we showcase the culture, history and traditions of our country through folkloric dances. I also enjoy reading good books, science or non-science related. Also I have participated in public health campaigns to prevent transmission of tropical infectious diseases in Colombia, which is the ultimate goal that I expect to accomplish through my research and fieldwork. After graduate school, I am planning to pursue a career in the academia to continue my work in infectious diseases.
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