Antofagasta Bioinnovation Center
News
You can stay up-to-date with the latest developments at the Bioinnovation Center here. We'll be updating you on our project progress, new achievements, and the outreach activities we've undertaken over time.
23/01/2025
A workshop on applied microbiology was held within the context of the Lithium Ring and Salt Flats project being implemented by the UA.
This activity marked the start of the Lithium Ring and Salt Flats project, called "Ecosystem Services of Salt Flats: Identification of Biotechnological Potential and Key Environmental Threats (MESS)," implemented by the UA, funded by ANID, and directed by Dr. Cristina Dorador Ortiz. The project addresses microbiology from the perspective of the contribution of the ecological system, related to its environmental roles in terms of benefits to people, within the context of nature.
Report published by the University of Antofagasta Press
09/11/2023
Biotechnology, gastronomy, and art: Antofagasta will bring together global experts at an algae conference.
From August 25th to 28th, the first Ibero-American Congress on Algal Biotechnology (Cibal) will be held in Antofagasta. The event aims to bring together researchers, students, and experts from the world of algae to share their research and discover advances and challenges in the sector.
In this regard, Carlos Riquelme Salamanca, director of the Center for Bioinnovation (University of Antofagasta) and president of the Cibal Committee, explained that "we are inviting researchers, students, entrepreneurs, companies, public and private institutions, as well as social organizations interested in algal biotechnology and sustainable development."
News published by BioBiochile.cl.
23/01/2025
A workshop on applied microbiology was held within the context of the Lithium Ring and Salt Flats project being implemented by the UA.
This activity marked the start of the Lithium Ring and Salt Flats project, called "Ecosystem Services of Salt Flats: Identification of Biotechnological Potential and Key Environmental Threats (MESS)," implemented by the UA, funded by ANID, and directed by Dr. Cristina Dorador Ortiz. The project addresses microbiology from the perspective of the contribution of the ecological system, related to its environmental roles in terms of benefits to people, within the context of nature.
Report published by the University of Antofagasta Press
24/01/2024
UA scientists detect microplastic contamination in works on the Antofagasta coastline.
"A study conducted by scientists at the University of Antofagasta (UA) yielded worrying results: a large amount of different types of waste was found, specifically small spheres of expanded plastic," according to the University of Antofagasta news release.
News published by the University of Antofagasta Press
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10/10/2024
Participation in Expo Chile Agrícola
María Pinelopi Kaltsidi, a researcher at the Bioinnovation Center, gave an online talk on the Expo Chile Agrícola website entitled "Microalgal Biostimulants: From Production to Application."
You can visit the Expo Chile Agrícola website here.
09/11/2023
Chilean scientist is part of research that demonstrates the dangers of plastics in rivers
An academic from the University of Antofagasta's Bioinnovation Center and collaborators characterized a series of pathogens in plastic waste from a river in the United Kingdom. These pathogens act as "storage" sites for microorganisms, facilitating the growth of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics and associated with hospital-acquired infections. The research was recognized by National Geographic.
News published by La Tercera.
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26/10/2023
Blueberries in the Altiplano: the revolutionary project of the University of Antofagasta
In northern Chile, a group of scientists from the University of Antofagasta has teamed up with local farmers to carry out a revolutionary project: growing blueberries in pots in the harsh climatic conditions of the Chilean Altiplano. The main objective of this initiative is to produce two highly sought-after varieties of this small fruit.
News published by Espacio 13C
30/10/2020
Using native microorganisms, they seek to mitigate the appearance of "Red Tide" in Antofagasta
With a 200 million investment, the University of Antofagasta's Bioinnovation Center (CBIA) will be able to continue working on the development of a product to mitigate harmful algal blooms (HABs).
News published by El Diario Antofagasta
09/04/2022
Meganoticias Report: Aqua Nursery, Technological Innovation Interview
The report presents Aquanursery, a project that generates prototypes that promote and improve the growth of marine organisms in their larval stage. This device will allow organisms to be confined in their larval stage for research purposes, as well as to confine them to generate the metamorphosis and settlement process of larvae that will become juveniles for the industrial pre-fattening stage, for different species that may be housed in it.
Report published by Meganoticias