This event, which took place from November 4 to 7, brought together scientists from Latin America and Europe to discuss topics related to chemical and enzymatic catalysis and biotransformation.
Twenty poster presentations were showcased at the symposium, five of which were recognized as outstanding. Four of these were by researchers from the School of Engineering, including Lucía Patrón’s project.
Patrón's research focuses on the use of therapeutic enzymes for cancer treatments. In his presentation, he compared the wild-type cytosine deaminase enzyme with a mutant version, evaluating their catalytic performance and conducting bioinformatics analyses. The results are part of the graduate research he is currently conducting.
"It's a very important milestone in my career as a scientist. Being able to present my findings and continue to learn from the feedback of international scientists," Patrón said of her participation in the symposium.
The other winners were: Mathías Costa, Malena Dalies, and Tomás Tejera, all biotechnology graduates and graduate students.