Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán, Escuela Superior de Medicina, IPN, Mexico
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán is a prominent researcher and professor specializing in biomedical sciences and pharmacology. Currently a Level II member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) and a professor at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico, he has made significant contributions to metabolic and neurodegenerative disease research. With a postdoctoral fellowship at USC and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Dr. Pinto has authored groundbreaking studies on oxidative stress and brain function. His honors include the Best Research Manuscript Award (2023) and multiple accolades for his impactful research. 📚🔬👨🔬🎓
Publication Profile
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Research Experience and Achievements
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán is a distinguished researcher with extensive experience in biomedical sciences. He has been a member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) since 2016, currently at Level II. Dr. Pinto is a professor at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and has worked in various prestigious roles, including postdoctoral research at the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He has contributed significantly to the study of metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. His career includes multiple research fellowships and awards. 📚🔬🎓👨🔬
Educational Background
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán holds a distinguished academic background in biomedical sciences. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine, USC, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (2016–2017), studying sex differences in the central nervous system due to early-life stress. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 2014, focusing on oxidative stress in the hippocampus. Dr. Pinto also holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacology from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), where he studied tau protein activation. His Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry was awarded by La Salle University, Mexico. 🎓🔬📚👨🔬
Technical Experience
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán possesses extensive technical expertise in histological and molecular techniques. He is skilled in cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, and cellular staining. His molecular techniques include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, and Western Blot. Dr. Pinto is proficient with laboratory equipment such as HPLC, NanoDrop, cryostats, thermal cyclers, histoquinescence, and both confocal and optical microscopes. He has hands-on experience with animal handling, including injections, surgeries, ovariectomies, and behavioral tests like the Plus Maze and Morris Water Maze. He also excels in laboratory management, overseeing training, budgeting, and protocol optimization. 🧪🔬🧑🔬🐁💻
Teaching Experience
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán has extensive teaching experience across various levels. He served as an invited professor for the “Molecular Bases of Neurological Diseases” course in the Doctoral program in Biomedical Sciences at UNAM in 2017. He has also taught multiple courses in the Master’s program in Health Sciences at the Escuela Superior de Medicina (ESM, IPN) including Clinical Research, Bioethics, and Biostatistics. In addition, Dr. Pinto has taught Medical Residency courses in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Research Methodology at institutions like HRAEI, UAEH, and IMSS. His undergraduate teaching spans subjects like Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, and Pharmacology at UVM, demonstrating his wide-ranging expertise in medical and health sciences education. 📚🧑🏫💉
Research Focus
Dr. Rodolfo Pinto Almazán’s research focuses primarily on medical mycology, neuroprotection, and metabolic health. His work explores the neuroprotective effects of sex steroids in spinal cord injury, the virulence factors of fungi like Microsporum canis and Nakaseomyces glabratus, and their association with various skin diseases. Additionally, his research includes investigating metabolic disorders, inflammation, and the effects of omega-3 fatty acids in COVID-19 patients. His contributions span topics such as trauma, fungal infections, and neurodegenerative conditions, emphasizing the importance of therapeutic interventions. 🔬🧠🦠🧑🔬
Publication Top Notes
- Effect of Chronic Tibolone Administration on Memory and Choline Acetyltransferase and Tryptophan Hydroxylase Content in Aging Mice – Castillo-Mendieta, T., Bautista-Poblet, G., Coyoy-Salgado, A., Neri-Gómez, T., Guerra-Araiza, C. (2024) 🧠📚 – 0 citations
- Mortality-Associated Factors in a Traumatic Brain Injury Population in Mexico – Martínez-Herrera, E., Galindo-Oseguera, E., Castillo-Cruz, J., Arellano-Ramírez, A., Pinto-Almazán, R. (2024) ⚠️💀 – 0 citations
- Evaluating Sex Steroid Hormone Neuroprotection in Spinal Cord Injury in Animal Models: Is It Promising in the Clinic? – Coyoy-Salgado, A., Segura-Uribe, J., Salgado-Ceballos, H., Moralí de la Brena, G., Guerra-Araiza, C. (2024) 🧠💉 – 0 citations
- Cutaneous Fusarium Disease and Leukaemias: A Systematic Review – Cortés-López, P.N., Guzmán-Montijo, E., Fuentes-Venado, C.E., Pinto-Almazán, R., Martínez-Herrera, E. (2024) 🦠🩺 – 0 citations
- Fungal Melanonychia: A Systematic Review – Rodríguez-Cerdeira, C., Martínez-Herrera, E., Cortés-López, P.N., Vega-Sánchez, D.C., Pinto-Almazán, R. (2024) 🦠💅 – 2 citations
- Remarkable Phenotypic Virulence Factors of Microsporum canis and Their Associated Genes: A Systematic Review – Vite-Garín, T., Estrada-Cruz, N.A., Hernández-Castro, R., Martínez-Herrera, E., Pinto-Almazán, R. (2024) 🦠💪 – 4 citations
- Virulence and Resistance Factors of Nakaseomyces glabratus (formerly known as Candida glabrata) in Europe: A Systematic Review – Rodríguez-Cerdeira, C., Pinto-Almazán, R., Saunte, D.M.L., Prohic, A., Martínez-Herrera, E. (2024) 🦠🔬 – 1 citation
- Effectiveness of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Improving the Metabolic and Inflammatory Profiles of Mexican Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19 – Rodríguez-Vera, D., Salazar, J.R., Soriano-Ursúa, M.A., Loza-Mejía, M.A., Pinto-Almazán, R. (2024) 🐟💪 – 1 citation
- In Silico and In Vivo Evaluation of the Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz) on Biochemical Parameters and Oxidative Stress Markers in a Metabolic Syndrome Model – Castillo-García, E.L., Cossio-Ramírez, A.L., Córdoba-Méndez, Ó.A., Gallardo, J.M., Guerra-Araiza, C. (2023) 🍇⚖️ – 0 citations
- Main Phenotypic Virulence Factors Identified in Trichophyton Rubrum – Martínez-Herrera, E., Moreno-Coutiño, G., Fuentes-Venado, C.E., Pinto-Almazán, R., Rodríguez-Cerdeira, C. (2023) 🦠🦶 – 3 citations