Organization profile
Organization profile
Research lines:
- Chemistry applied to life sciences
- Biodiversity and genetic resources
- Technologies applied to natural resources
- Biological activity and chemo-biodiversity
- Epidemiology and biotechnological control of oral diseases
Coordinator:
Ballesteros Lara Jose Luis ([email protected])
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Javier Antonio Carrera Jimenez
- Research Group on Economics, Entrepreneurship, Quality and Environment (GIEECA)
- Research Group on Biotechnological Applications (GIAB)
Person: Researcher, Research Group Coordinator
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Production of Essential Oils through Hydrodistillation of Native Plants for the Development of a Bioactive Formulation with Therapeutic Impact
Ballesteros Lara, J. L. (Col), Leon Barzallo, F. I. (Col), Naranjo Moran, J. A. (Col), Jaime Carvajal, J. J. (PI), Soledispa Arias, A. A. (Student), Vintimilla Paucar, A. A. (Student), Carrion Vaca, E. A. (Student), Arellano Villacis, D. A. (Student) & Salazar Sanchez, P. S. (Student)
1/10/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development of Mobile Applications Based on Machine Learning for the Taxonomic Identification of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and its Application in Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Management
Quiroz Martinez, M. A. (PI), Carrera Jimenez, J. A. (Col), Morales Carchi, K. L. (Student), Franco Ortega, R. S. (Student), Naranjo Moran, J. A. (Col), Cedeño Vinces, K. G. (Col), Ortiz Ortega, D. A. (Student), Guevara Salazar, A. D. (Student), Pacheco Flores De Valgaz, A. V. (Col), Contreras Freire, J. S. (Student), Aucaquizhpi Cajamarca, W. J. (Student), Ramos Jimenez, A. B. (Student), Chancay Rodriguez, O. E. (Student), Aguirre Mera, J. S. (Student), Parrales Villegas, O. I. (Student), Campoverde Torres, K. G. (Student), Sanin Cepeda, J. E. (Student), Barrera Rivera, D. A. (Student), Almeida Mosquera, I. M. (Student), Zambrano Ordoñez, D. D. (Student), Toro Luzardo, B. T. (Student), Garzon Salazar, G. (Student), Peñafiel Zambrano, G. P. (Student), Avila Calva, S. M. (Student), Alava Reyes, A. J. (Student) & Murillo Medina, A. S. (Student)
30/01/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Identification of the IL-6 gene rs1800795 (-174 G/C) polymorphism by PCR for the analysis of genetic associations with autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases
De La Cruz Mora, M. A. (Col), Lopez Ulloa, B. P. (PI), Castillo Mejia, J. A. (Student), Cardenas Falconi, N. I. (Student), Silva Ortega, G. M. (Student), Ortega Rosado, D. Y. (Student), Valencia Potosi, J. J. (Student), Armijos Carrion, E. N. (Student) & Rosado Espinoza, C. A. (Student)
22/11/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
Research output
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Association Between IL-28B (rs8099917) and IL-28B (rs12979860) with Predisposition to Diseases Related to the HTLV-1: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cuenca, N., Cordero, D. & López-Ulloa, B., 13 May 2025, In: Pathogens. 14, 5, 470.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Autotrophic in vitro culture method, inoculated with native arbuscular mycorrhizae, for the adaptation of trap plants of the Asteraceae family
Naranjo-Moran, J., Pincay-Orrala, Z. & Navarrete-Mite, T., 5 Oct 2025, In: Scientia Agropecuaria. 17, 1, p. 67-75 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chemical Composition and Selective Bioactivities of Piper platylobum Sodiro Essential Oil
Jaime-Carvajal, J., Pesántez, N., Ballesteros, J., Morocho, V. & Malagón, O., Nov 2025, In: Plants. 14, 21, 3287.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Polytechnic University Researchers Publish New Studies and Findings in the Area of Agronomy (Traceability and Heavy Metal Contamination in Agrosystems of Two Rice-Producing Areas of the Ecuadorian Coast)
Ballesteros Lara, J. L. & Cedeño Vinces, K. G.
7/11/25
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Press/Media: Press / Media