The Chilean Society of Neuroscience unanimously decided to grant the "Lifetime Achievement Award in Neuroscience" to Dr. Úrsula Wyneken, academic of the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad de los Andes. This recognition consists of giving the talk "Dr Mario Luxoro", which on this occasion was entitled "Chronicle of a stress foretold: Flowing from glutamate to [...]
The Chilean Society of Neuroscience unanimously decided to grant the "Lifetime Achievement Award in Neuroscience" to Dr. Ursula Wyneken, an academic at the School of Medicine of the Universidad de los Andes.
This recognition consists of giving the talk "Dr Mario Luxoro" which on this occasion was entitled "Chronicle of a stress foretold: Flowing from glutamate to astrocytes and the systemic adaptations to mood disorders".
"The Society distinguishes each year a national scientist or scientist for his or her outstanding contribution in the area of Neuroscience. This year we wanted to recognize Dr. Wyneken for the great contribution that her work has made to the development of this discipline in our country, as well as to thank her deeply for the commitment she has always shown to our Society", says Dr. María Pertusa Pastor, president of the Chilean Society of Neuroscience.
The Dr. Ursula Wyneken studied Biochemistry at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the University of Chile, Santiago de Chile. She then completed a Master's degree in Neurobiology and Behavioral Sciences, and a PhD in Biomedicine, both at the University of Chile. She is currently a full professor at the Faculty of Medicine.
At the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CiiB), Dr. Wyneken belongs to the Neurosciences Program, where she directs research on the communication between the Central Nervous System and the periphery through extracellular vesicles, especially under stress conditions. In collaboration with the Clinica Universidad de los Andes, she leads studies to improve the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Depression using Biomarkers in extracellular vesicles.
"Receiving this award is an honor and a joy, especially because it recognizes that with enthusiasm, humility and perseverance it is possible to serve society by creating knowledge that allows progress in key issues for human health. This is especially relevant for a young university in the country, and one that has made great efforts for research potential," says Dr. Ursula Wyneken.