Academic position to promote and develop translational and clinical cancer research in Chile and interactions with scientific and clinical communities. Laboratory research supported by public funding (Fondecyt & Fondap, CONICYT, Chile)Promotion of translational cancer research through interdisciplinary and cross-institutional networks (GOCCHI)

Chronic diseases (CDs) such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the leading causes of global mortality. Their incidence is increasing with longevity and their burden is rising disproportionately among lower income countries. In this Advanced Center for Chronic Diseases (ACCDiS),we propose to develop a population based study to observe and evaluate the natural history of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer in a specific region of Chile with an higher than average burden of CDs. We will focus on the identification of specific causes of chronic inflammation, describe the basic mechanisms that lead to tissue damage and propose measures for prevention, early detection and appropriate treatment. To achieve this ambitious goal ACCDiS brings together scientists investigating CDs at three different levels, involving epidemiological, clinical and basic research. The basic science core groups will focus on the study of cell signaling events associated with the genesis and progression of these diseases, as well as the application of such insight to the development of possible clinical and public health applications through the use of nanotechnology. Our clinical core groups seek to translate mechanistic insights obtained in the basic core to the clinic, while our epidemiological core will provide the individual and environmental data necessary to interpret findings, to develop new working hypotheses and propose areas of intervention. ACCDiS brings together, in a collaborative and coordinated manner, six specific areas of expertise centered around a population-based cohort study (Maule Cohort) that will eventually include 10,000 people http://www.accdis.cl/

Non-profit corporation to promote clinical and translational research in oncology. Main objectives of our corporation include: 1. To plan, promote and develop research oncology in Chile, carefully following the scientific method currently accepted.2. To increase the oncology level of works within the country.3. To promote and develop relations with and within the healthcare centers and oncology research (private or public) and the Ministry of Health and universities.4. To develop reports from trials conducted at GOCCHIwebpage: http://www.gocchi.org/

A multidisciplinary center for translational research in Oncology at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC). Members of the center are M.D.s' and Ph.D.s' focusing on Oncology from basic, preclinical and clinical research. Members belong to Medicine, Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Physics faculties from PUC. The center is not currently active.

Academic position dedicated mostly to researcher focusing in Translational Cancer Research by Epigenetics and Cancer Systems Biology approaches. Own laboratory and funded projects. Lab webpage: www.mpel.site88.net. In addition, teaching at undergraduate (Medical Students) and graduate (Ph.D. in Medical Sciences) levels

Involved in PROSPECT project for profiling at DNA, RNA and proteins clinical samples of lung carcinoma.

DIrector of Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for surgical pathology specimens. Part-time researcher in gastric and breast cancer.

Develop and perform molecular diagnostic tests for clinical use.

Academic position with major duties in teaching, service and research.