Awards & Grants
This section is devoted to list a few things that we have achieved throughout the years. Thank you very much to all the people that in one way or another have made all of this possible.
During my life as a student of Veterinary Medicine
For several consecutive years throughout the first 5 years of the XXI century, I was part of something called "Programa de Talentos", which provided stimuli (including economic support) for those students with good grades. I am happy to know that this program is still on at the UANL (link).
Awards
Level 1 National System of Researchers (2021-2023) Mexico.
In this case, I managed to receive the distinction without financial support.
Diploma for evaluating Science Projects in the
4th Science and Technology Contest Vive conCiencia 2017
Diploma for obtaining a grade of 95.95 in Teaching Performance
Semester January-June 2016. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UANL
Perfil Deseable PRODEP (2015-2018) SEP Mexico
This distinction is granted by the Mexican Secretary of Public Education (SEP)
Level 1 National System of Researchers (2016-2018) Mexico.
This distinction is accompanied by a monthly financial support by CONACYT
Diploma for obtaining a grade of 97.75 in Teaching Performance
Semester August-December 2014. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UANL
Diploma for obtaining a grade of 98.82 in Teaching Performance
Semester January-June 2014. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UANL
Diploma for obtaining a grade of 97.16 in Teaching Performance
Semester August-December 2013. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UANL
Candidate to the National System of Researchers (2013-2015). Mexico.
This distinction is accompanied by a monthly financial support by CONACYT
Junior Professional Scholarship Award
(registration, lodging, travel stipend, and 1 post-conference seminar) from the South-Central Regional SAS Users’ Group Educational Forum 2012. Houston, TX, USA. Here is a list of the awardees.
Student Scholarship Award
(registration, lodging, and 1 pre-conference seminar) from the South-Central Regional SAS Users’ Group Educational Forum 2011. Austin, TX, USA.
Travel award
(transportation and meals) from the Graduate Student Association of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to attend the South-Central Regional SAS Users’ Group Educational Forum 2011. Austin, TX, USA.
Travel award
(transportation, lodging, and meals) from the Graduate Student Association of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to attend the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum 2011, Denver, CO, USA.
Travel award
(transportation, lodging, and meals) from the Graduate Student Association of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to attend the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum 2010, Anaheim, CA, USA.
Travel award
(transportation, lodging, and meals) from the Graduate Student Association of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University to attend the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum 2009, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Grants
As Principal Investigator
"Molecular massive characterization of microorganisms in Mexican propolis"
PRODEP Mexico $240,000 (Mexican Pesos). As part of Research Group Medical Medical EcoBiology.
"Fecal microorganisms in companion birds and their potential impact in human health"
PROMEP Mexico $436,561 (Mexican Pesos). Grant for full-time Faculty members.
As collaborator
With Dr. Giuliana Noratto
Washington Grain Commission. Project number 13C-3057-4668
Project title: Wheat as a source of bioactive compounds that can protect from obesity.
2013-2015, $30,000 USD/year
Emerging Research Issues for Washington Agriculture, 2014 Internal Competitive Grant Program. Project number 13C-3057-3068
Project title: Protective effects of apples against obesity and associated complications through modulation of gut microbiota
2014-2016. $40,000 USD/year
National Processed Raspberry Council
Project title: Protective effects of raspberries against diabetes and associated complications through modulation of gut microbiota
2014-2017. $40,000 USD/year
Washington State Fruit Commission ~ NW Cherry Growers
Project title: Dark sweet cherry effects on the gut microbiota-liver-brain axis
2019-2021. $200,120 USD/total
With Dr. Kevin Whelan and Dr. Remes Troche
Project title: Understanding the mechanisms for the variation in beneficial effects of dietary fibre
in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): an old concept in new light. 2016-2018. ~ $1,000,000 USD