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From Biobío to the world: the Chilean laboratory that deciphers the protein "code" for the medicine of the future
With technology capable of detecting proteins in very low concentrations, MELISA Institute, based in San Pedro de la Paz, Biobío Region, is positioned today as a unique technological hub in Chile and Latin America, capable of competing worldwide in advanced proteomics. After obtaining a patent in the United States and exporting highly complex scientific services, the institute leads research ranging from the development of biomedical solutions to the study of life in extreme

Melisa Institute
Apr 162 min read


MELISA Institute continues to contribute to scientific knowledge in maternal and child health
Felipe Ávila, a member of MELISA Institute's scientific staff, participated in the 11th SLIMP 2026 of the Latin American Society for Maternal-Fetal Interaction and Placenta, an event that brought together research and projects focused on maternal-fetal health and the study of the placenta. During the congress, advances were presented, highlighting the application of cellular and molecular biology along with bioinformatics analysis. In addition, spaces were created for complem

Melisa Institute
Apr 141 min read


MELISA Institute and Universidad Mayor sign a collaboration agreement to strengthen scientific research in Chile
With the aim of promoting proteomic research, advanced training, and the creation of scientific networks in the country, MELISA Institute...

Melisa Institute
Sep 2, 20252 min read


MELISA Institute strengthens its leadership with new technological acquisitions for advanced research
In order to reaffirm our commitment to excellence in scientific research and high-precision diagnostics, this month we have added two new...

Melisa Institute
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Do official vital records of maternal death detect specific effects of new pandemic viruses?
A natural experiment carried out during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic found that vital records of births and maternal deaths in Argentine have...

Melisa Institute
Jan 17, 20225 min read


Button-up proteomics (DIA-Massive Method)
Our Proteomics and Genomics Core Facility has a platform integrated by the areas of proteomics, genomics, chromatography and...

Melisa Institute
Oct 28, 20211 min read


Bottom-up proteomics (DDA - Massive Method)
Our Core Facility of Proteomics & Genomics has a platform integrated by the areas of proteomics, genomics, chromatography and...

Melisa Institute
Oct 28, 20211 min read


Research from Concepción receives first place in XLII Chilean Congress of Internal Medicine
The award-winning research was entitled "Analysis of the systemic and proteomic inflammatory response associated with pulmonary sequelae...

Melisa Institute
Oct 8, 20212 min read


MELISA Institute certifies its genomic sequencing capacity with the ISP
The importance of having a laboratory capable of sequencing samples from patients with covid-19 in the region lies in the possibility of...

Melisa Institute
Sep 9, 20212 min read


Sequencing of new variants of SARS-CoV-2 in the Biobío Region
Currently, our country is experiencing a period of sustained stability during the last weeks in relation to the figures of contagion by...

Melisa Institute
Aug 25, 20212 min read


MELISA Institute performs the first massive sequencing of new COVID-19 variants in the Biobío
Through this achievement, the research center seeks to decentralize the management carried out by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in...

Melisa Institute
Aug 10, 20213 min read


Study finds major anti-inflammatory immune activity that favors oral cancer tumors
Immunoregulatory activity, found in the tumor microenvironment, would be mediated by the vitamin D signaling pathway, opening a potential...

Melisa Institute
Jun 4, 20214 min read


MELISA Institute adds new infrared spectrophotometer IRSpirit to its R&D laboratory
In line with our objective of consolidating ourselves as one of the biotechnology R&D with the highest capacity in Chile, this month, at...

Melisa Institute
May 13, 20212 min read


MELISA'S EXPERIENCE - ASINOLAT: Characterization of the proteomic landscape of donkey's milk
Dr. Germán Errázuriz studied medicine at the University of Chile where he received his degree as a Surgeon. Then he made the specialty of...

Melisa Institute
Mar 23, 20214 min read


MELISA’s Experts: Our Core Facility in the words of its manager, Cristian Vargas, MD.
MELISA Institute's Core Facility is a services division aimed at providing personalized solutions to researchers and companies in the...

Melisa Institute
Oct 29, 20202 min read


MELISA's Experts: Bioinformatics applied to mass spectrometry, by Guillermo Nourdin, MSc.
MELISA Institute has first-level technology for the conservation, identification and subsequent analysis of research samples for...

Melisa Institute
Sep 22, 20202 min read


How safe is EGCG?
A brief analysis of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, its benefits and its role in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 Epigallocatechin-3-gallate...

Melisa Institute
Jul 27, 20208 min read


MELISA INSTITUTE JOINS THE COVID-19 MASS SPECTROMETRY COALITION
Analysing COVID-19 samples, supporting the development of methods to determine the disease's prognosis and gathering information about...

Melisa Institute
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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