My Professional Summary
CASTILLO NICOLÁS
Nationality: Argentine.
Residence: Argentina.
Phone:+54-3516789551
bioq.nicolascastillo@gmail.com
http://linkedin.com/in/bioqnicolascastillo
SUMMARY
WORK EXPERIENCE:
BIOCHEMIST | ITALIAN HOSPITAL CORDOBA | 2006-2008
• Played a prominent role in Clinical Chemistry, focusing on shifts, demonstrating outstanding skills in analytical and biochemical chemistry. Achievements include the successful implementation of advanced techniques such as ELISA and efficient management of laboratory teams. My focus during shifts has significantly contributed to the accuracy and quality of laboratory processes, highlighting my commitment to excellence in this dynamic environment.
BIOCHEMIST | FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICINE | 2008-2012
• Excelled in Clinical Chemistry, with a notable focus on hemostasis. Exceptional skills in analytical and biochemical chemistry were crucial for significant performance. Experience includes the successful implementation of advanced hemostasis techniques, demonstrating efficiency in laboratory team management. My commitment to excellence has left a significant mark on the precision and quality of laboratory processes, solidifying my reputation as a dedicated and competent professional.
BIOCHEMIST | CEDIBI | 2012-2016
• Successfully led the Clinical Chemistry department, playing a crucial role in shifts and emergency medicine. My experience covered not only clinical chemistry but also hematology, hemostasis, internal environment, and bacteriology. My ability to handle diverse areas and outstanding performance in emergency situations strengthened the efficiency and quality of laboratory processes, demonstrating comprehensive versatility in my professional approach.
BIOCHEMIST | MEGA LABORATORY | 2016-2018
• Held an outstanding role leading the Molecular Biology department. Acquired new technical skills, especially in operating advanced platforms like cobas s201 and LightCycler (Roche). Contributed to virus and genetic marker analysis through the design and implementation of new PCR-RT techniques, serving the beef and pork genetic improvement project, demonstrating commitment, collaborative skills, and the ability to take on challenges.
BIOCHEMISTRY DIRECTOR | SANTA CLARA SANATORIUM | 2016-PRESENT
• Director of the Clinical Analysis Laboratory at Santa Clara de Saguier since 2016, at the Sanatorium and the Hospital in the locality. Led the management, ensuring quality and precision. During the pandemic, adapted the laboratory, implemented safety protocols, and coordinated diagnostic tests. Also led the epidemiological surveillance team, providing assistance to communities such as Zenón Pereyra, Santa Clara de Saguier, and Esmeralda. My focus on biosecurity standards was key to virus control.
EDUCATION:
BACHELOR OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2005 | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CORDOBA
General Study Area: Faculty of Chemical Sciences
Specialization: Clinical Biochemistry
MASTER'S IN DIGITAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2021 | ADEN UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS PANAMA
Official Dual Degree: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC – Spain)
Specialization: Digital Health Management
Related Coursework: "Digitalization of Clinical Reports"
INTERNATIONAL MASTER'S IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2020 |
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL STUDIES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
General Study Area: Public Health, Campus Malaga
Specialization: Public Health
Related Coursework: "Population Aging, a Challenge for Public Health"
UNIVERSITY EXPERT IN COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL HEALTH MARKETING | 2021 | EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF THE ATLANTIC
General Study Area: Health Communication
Related Coursework: "The Importance of Vaccination in Times of Pandemic"
POSTGRADUATE IN MEDICAL AUDITING | 2019 | UTN FRBA E-LEARNING CENTER
Specialization: Medical Auditing Related Coursework: "Quality in the Clinical Laboratory"
UNIVERSITY EXPERT IN COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS MANAGEMENT | 2021 |
TECH MEXICO TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
General Study Area: Public Health, Campus Mexico Specialization: Public Health
Related Coursework: "Diagnostic Techniques in the Pandemic"
INDEXED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS
• “The Importance of Vaccination in Times of Pandemic”, Castillo Nicolás, Published: September 05, 2021; Volume 3 Issue 5: 09-16. Google ScholarPDFFull text. Best Article of the Issue. https://actascientific.com/ASBT/pdf/ASBT-03-0144.pdf or SSRN https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4695475
• “Diagnostic Techniques in the Pandemic”, Authors Name: Nicolas Castillo. Unique Id: IJSDR2212055. Published In: Volume 7 Issue 12, December-2022. https://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2212055.pdf
• "Quality in the clinical Laboratory”, International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 10, page no.618 - 625, October-2022, Available : https://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2210101.pdf
• “Population Aging, a Challenge for Public Health in Latin America and the World”, PEAH – Policies for Equitable Access to Health, 2022-10 | Journal article CONTRIBUTORS: NICOLAS CASTILLO, https://www.peah.it/2022/10/11540/
• “Digilization of reports in the laboratory” Castillo, N. (2022, November 6). CLINICO. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/38ysx
• "Epidemiological Surveillance in Pandemics". Nicolás Castillo. Authorea. April 11, 2023. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.168123823.39293736/v1
• "The Value of communication in a pandemic", Nicolás Castillo.. Authorea. April 17, 2023. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.168174629.95879401/v1
• Castillo, N. (2023, April 19). “The relevance of research in new diagnostic techniques in times of pandemic”. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/svw49
• “The Positive Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Future Pandemics”, PEAH – Policies for Equitable Access to Health, By Nicolás Castillo Biochemical, Sanatorio Santa Clara de Saguier, Santa Fe, Argentina, 30th June 2023. https://www.peah.it/2023/06/12402/. Open of Science. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/g7nv4
• Nicolás Castillo. "Rapid Diagnosis of Dengue: A Crucial Tool in Global Healthcare". Authorea. November 20, 2023. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.170052282.21761857/v1
• Nicolás Castillo. "Scientific Perspectives on Climate Change and its Influence on the Spread of Infectious Diseases". ESS Open Archive. December 10, 2023. https://doi.org/10.22541/essoar.170224544.46240275/v1
• “Informed Immunization: Scientific Strategies to Address Vaccine Misinformation”. Researchgate (2024, January). http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29722.21443. SSRN https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4697271
"Scientific reviews"
- Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies. Date: 03.02.2024. Link: https://dashboard.peerreviewcentral.com
- International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health. Date: 10-Jan-2024. Certificate No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/111621/CAS
• Academic dating profiles consult records: Orcid https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7304-4520, Researchgate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicolas-Castillo-24, Authorea https://www.authorea.com/users/605019-nicol%C3%A1s-castillo, Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4tWJ5X8AAAAJ&hl=es. The Web of Science. https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/JWA-1648-2024
COURSES AND TRAINING
• ARGENTINE BIOCHEMICAL ASSOCIATION COURSES:
• INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.
PART I.
• INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND ITS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.
PART II.
• ALAC COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL QUALITY
• RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
• INSTRUMENT OPERATOR COURSE:
• ROCHE COBAS Z480
• ROCHE COBAS S-201
• MEDICAL SERVICE BILLING COURSE:
• FUNDAES INSTITUTE, CORDOBA. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. YEAR 2019.
• PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PAHO) COURSES:
• VIRTUAL COURSE ON CHIKUNGUNYA
• COURSE ON SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES
• PAHO COURSES: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CAUSED BY THE NEW CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - GUIDELINES AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING FOR COVID-19, AND FOR THE UNCT SYSTEM AND OTHER ASSOCIATES - VIRTUAL COURSE OF THE NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (SNVS 2.0 OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ARGENTINA) - DIAGNOSIS AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF DENGUE
• ePROTECT RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS: HEALTH AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY.
• COURSE ON THE UNIVERSAL HEALTH STRATEGY OF THE PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION / WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.
• TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL ON COVID-19 VACCINATION
• RESPIRATORY AND EMERGING VIRUSES, INCLUDING COVID-19: METHODS OF PREVENTION, DETECTION, RESPONSE, AND CONTROL.
• ZIKA. CLINICAL APPROACH IN PRIMARY CARE.
.COMMUNICATION ON SAFE VACCINATION: GUIDELINES TO SUPPORT HEALTH PERSONNEL
• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During the period from September 2016 to December 2018, I played a crucial role in the Genetic Improvement Project for Beef and Pork Exportation, under the direction of Dr. Ariel Amadio and funded through non-repayable contributions from the State, ANR. The project stood out for its innovative approach and notable achievements. My involvement focused on the development and execution of molecular marker analyses of great relevance to producers using PCR-RT platforms. Among these, the enzymes responsible for meat tenderness, a highly valued characteristic by consumers, were prominently featured. I efficiently implemented PCR-RT techniques to conduct these investigations, thereby contributing to optimizing the quality of meat destined for export. This project represented not only a significant advancement in the field of genetic improvement but also a major milestone in strengthening the country's competitive position in the international meat products market.
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES
• BIOCHEMICAL CONGRESS OF THE LITORAL. JUNE 2017.
TOPIC: Percentage of Reactive VDRL Serology in Blood Donor Samples.
In June 2017, I actively participated in the Biochemical Congress of the Litoral, presenting on the topic of the percentage of reactive VDRL serology in blood donor samples. This contribution aimed to shed light on serological reactivity trends among blood donors, providing valuable insights into the epidemiology and screening practices in the region.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1.Leadership and Management:
• Effective coordination and management of all activities in the Clinical Analysis Laboratory.
• Leadership during the pandemic, adapting the laboratory, and leading the epidemiological surveillance team.
2. Quality and Precision:
• Assurance of quality and precision in conducted clinical analyses.
• Implementation and maintenance of rigorous quality control standards.
3. Technical Knowledge:
• In-depth knowledge of clinical analysis and advanced technical skills.
• Design and execution of molecular biology processes, ensuring functionality and precision of reactions. Implementation of advanced techniques such as PCR-RT and mutation analysis in specific projects like Genetic Improvement in Beef for Export.
• Experience in operating state-of-the-art equipment such as COBAS S201 and LightCycler (Roche) Z480.
4. Adaptability and Resilience:
• Rapid adaptation to new demands and challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Effective implementation of safety protocols in critical situations.
5. Collaboration and Interpersonal Relationships:
• Effective collaboration with the laboratory team and other medical professionals.
• Assistance to communities like Zenón Pereyra, Santa Clara de Saguier, and Esmeralda, demonstrating community work skills.
6. Commitment to Biosafety:
• Maintenance of high standards of biosafety in the laboratory and in the execution of COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
7. Health Communication Skills:
• Effective communication of technical health concepts to diverse audiences.
• Active collaboration with health teams and communities to facilitate the understanding of key medical information.
• Recommendation and Recognition: I have received several prominent recognitions and recommendation letters from doctors, biochemists, scientists, and public health experts, endorsing my experience and skills. These valuable references are available to attach to the resume, providing a more comprehensive and supported view of my professional journey.
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