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Research Interests
- Epidemiología molecular de la malaria
- Descubrimiento de drogas antimicrobianas
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CAMBIOS EN LA INCIDENCIA DE MALARIA EN ECUADOR (2008-2024)
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Director), GILER ZAMBRANO, R. M. (Student) & NUÑEZ VACA, A. E. (PA)
1/01/25 → 31/12/26
Project: Research project
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CARACTERIZACIÓN GENÉTICA Y GENÓMICA DE PLASMODIUM VIVAX EN ECUADOR
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Director), CABEZAS MURGUEYTIO, C. E. (Student) & NUÑEZ VACA, A. E. (PA)
1/01/25 → 30/12/26
Project: Research project
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GENÓMICA Y SERO EPIDEMIOLOGÍA DE MALARIA CAUSADA POR PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM EN UN ENTORNO DE PRE ELIMINACIÓN
EARLY, A. (External Researcher), NEAFSEY, D. (External Researcher), ROGIER, E. (External Researcher) & Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Director)
1/04/23 → 31/03/28
Project: Research project
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EVALUACIÓN DE LA DIVERSIDAD QUÍMICA DE MICROORGANISMOS ENDÓFITOS ASOCIADOS A PLANTAS DEL ALTIPLANO ANDINO DEL ECUADOR CON POSIBLES PROPIEDADES ANTIBACTERIANAS
Jara Negrete, E. N. (Col) & Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Director)
1/01/24 → 1/01/26
Project: Research project
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CARACTERIZACIÓN GENOTÍPICA DE PLASMODIUM ECUATORIANOS
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Director)
14/03/22 → 13/03/24
Project: Research project
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MMS Américas: a regional network for malaria molecular surveillance
The MMS Américas Network, 14 Jan 2026, In: Malaria Journal. 25, 1, p. 35 35.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Asymptomatic parasitaemia in a malaria pre-elimination setting in the Putumayo area of the Ecuadorian Amazon basin
van der Ende, J., Dávila, M. V., Menting, S., Sáenz, F. E., Hanscheid, T., Schallig, H. D. F. H. & Grobusch, M. P., 18 Dec 2025, In: Malaria Journal. 25, 1, 52.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genomic exploration of the journey of Plasmodium vivax in Latin America
Lefebvre, M. J. M., Degrugillier, F., Arnathau, C., Fontecha, G. A., Noya, O., Houzé, S., Severini, C., Pradines, B., Berry, A., Trape, J. F., Sáenz, F. E., Prugnolle, F., Fontaine, M. C. & Rougeron, V., 13 Jan 2025, In: PLoS Pathogens. 21, 1, p. e1012811 e1012811.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tracking Plasmodium falciparum antimalarial resistance markers during a malaria pre-elimination period in the Pacific coast of South America
Ñacata, I., Early, A. M., Boboy, J., Neafsey, D. E. & Sáenz, F. E., 14 Jul 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 25376.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bioactivity of synthetic peptides from Ecuadorian frog skin secretions against Leishmania mexicana, Plasmodium falciparum, and Trypanosoma cruzi
Proaño-Bolaños, C., Morán-Marcillo, G., Espinosa de Los Monteros-Silva, N., Bermúdez-Puga, S., Salazar, M. A., Blasco-Zúñiga, A., Cuesta, S., Molina, C., Espinosa, F., Meneses, L., Rojas-Silva, P., Zapata Mena, S., Rivera I, M., Sáenz, F. E. & Costales, J. A., 6 Aug 2024, In: Microbiology spectrum. 12, 8, p. e0333923Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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The World Academy of Sciences: Young Affiliate fellow
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Taller de Actualización de Enfermedades Infecciosas
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Speaker)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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Reunión sobre la Vigilancia Molecular de la Malaria en las Américas
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Speaker)
12 Aug 2025Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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Vigilancia Molecular de Malaria en las Américas (MMS Americas) (External organization)
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Member)
14 Aug 2025 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of formal network
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Profesor invitado a presentar el tema: Malaria
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Speaker)
4 Apr 2025Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2025 → 13 Nov 2025Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Courses
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Malaria Molecular SUrveillance Bioinformatics Workshop
Sáenz Calderón, F. E. 13/05/24 → 17/05/24
Course
Press/Media
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Entrevista en Telesucesos: Cinchona officinalis
29/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New Findings in Malaria Described from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (Genetic diversity and natural selection of Plasmodium vivax reticulocyte invasion genes in Ecuador)
18/08/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media