Ph.D. in molecular phenotyping using NMR spectroscopy and has expanded research capabilities to develop chemometric methods and other statistical approaches for analyzing large-scale metabolic data. Elaine has applied metabolic phenotyping in the areas of toxicology, molecular epidemiology, nutrition, and health. Her goal is to strengthen existing analytical frameworks to illuminate the biochemical pathways involved in the intestinal microbial control of human metabolism through the chemical elucidation of biomarkers derived from microbes associated with health and to establish variations in molecular phenomena among individuals.

Full Professor of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Exact Sciences, National University of La Plata. His laboratory research focuses on the study of microorganisms that interact with plants through metagenomic and functional genomic approaches. Additionally, he conducts studies on the biology and ecology of plasmids from various environments 

Dr. Luisa Bascuñan is a distinguished researcher in Biological Sciences, specializing in Botany and plant physiology. Her work focuses on two main areas: understanding plant responses to abiotic stressors and the physiology of nitrogen metabolism in plants. In studying abiotic stress resistance mechanisms, she explores how plants adapt to adverse environmental conditions, from molecular to physiological levels. Simultaneously, her research delves into nitrogen metabolism, crucial for plant growth and agricultural productivity optimization. Dr. Bascuñan's research bridges academia and practical applications, addressing challenges in food security and environmental sustainability. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also offers strategies to enhance crop resilience and biodiversity conservation.

Full Professor at Universidad del Valle. Expert in Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology, specializing in Microbial Metabolism and Cultivation of Microbiomes in Controlled Bioreactors. As a Senior Researcher at Universidad del Valle and the National Centre for Murdoch Phenomena in Australia, she conducts groundbreaking research on the Human Gut Microbiome. Additionally, she serves as the Director of the Laboratory of Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology and heads the BIOX-ENERGY Group, recognized as a category A1 research group by MinCiencias Colombia. Notably, she is also the driving force behind the Master's program in Biotechnology, contributing significantly to education and research advancement in her field.

Dr. David, originally from Bogota, Colombia, and raised in Peru and Jamaica before settling in Ottawa, Canada, embarked on a remarkable journey in plant biology from a young age, influenced by familial ties to meat science. His academic path led him to diverse research endeavors spanning the chemical ecology of medicinal plants, wood genetics, and microbial ecology of maize. He expanded his expertise through international collaborations, exploring topics such as education policy, nutrient genetics of potatoes, and dynamics of plant microbiomes across various continents. Notably, his groundbreaking discoveries on maize microbiome transmission through seed contributed to the foundation of Indigo Agriculture, a pioneering company in endophyte research. His work there, which led to numerous patents, propelled Indigo to become one of the most well-funded agricultural startups globally. Seeking new frontiers, Dr. Johnston-Monje now investigates plant microbial ecology in Colombia, leveraging his expertise as Principal Investigator and Max Planck Tandem Group Leader at Universidad del Valle, collaborating with the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Germany.