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María Alejandra Flórez Restrepo

Researcher at UdeA

Universidad de Antioquia

Medellín, Colombia

3 profile visits

My research focuses on the ability of fungi to produce enzymes, polysaccharides, and biomass, with applications in bioremediation, health, and circular economy.

My organisation

University of Antioquia (Universidad de Antioquia - UdeA) is a leading public research university in Colombia, recognized for its academic excellence and strong commitment to science, innovation, and social development. With more than 300 research groups across disciplines, UdeA actively promotes international collaboration in areas such as health, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and social innovation.
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About me

Industrial and Environmental Microbiologist | MSc in Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences with emphasis in Biotechnology

University Lecturer | Fungal Biotechnology Researcher | Sustainable Biomaterials Developer

I’m a scientist passionate about fungal biotechnology, with experience studying white rot fungi isolated from Colombian ecosystems.

I’m part of the research group Biopolimer at the University of Antioquia, where I combine academic teaching with applied research.

Open to interdisciplinary collaborations, applied research, and tech development in microbiology, biotechnology, and sustainability.

Let’s connect! I'm open to networking, mentoring, and scientific-technological partnerships.

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Skills

  • biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Micology
  • Food
  • health
  • Environment

Interests

  • biotechnology
  • Micology
  • Microbiology
  • Fungi
  • enzymes
  • health
  • cancer
  • Food
  • Environment
  • Biorremediation

Marketplace (1)

  • Project cooperation

    Fungal biotechnology with White-Rot Fungi

    Expertise in white-rot fungi for biomaterials, bioremediation, and production of metabolites with biomedical and nutritional interest.

    • Early stage
    • Advanced stage
    • Partner looking for consortium
    • Coordinator looking for partners
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    María Alejandra Flórez Restrepo

    Researcher at UdeA at Universidad de Antioquia

    Medellín, Colombia