Dr Claudia Caterina Paredes Esquivel
- 971173154 (3154)
- Despatx 27Bprimer pisGuillem Colom i Casasnovas
Curriculum
Brief CV
I am an Associate Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) in Spain, where I founded and lead the Mediterranean Parasitology and Eco-epidemiology Research Group. My academic career spans three countries—Spain, Peru, and the United Kingdom (UK)—with a strong focus on infectious and parasitic diseases. In Peru, I worked in industry, for the Ministry of Health, and at UNMSM, where I conducted research on vector-borne diseases, including American trypanosomiasis, dengue, and soil-transmitted helminths. In the UK, as a Ph.D. fellow at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, I applied molecular-based techniques to identify malaria vectors from Southeast Asia and taught parasitology to graduate students.
In Spain, I have adopted a One Health approach to examine the complex interactions between human, animal, and environmental health. A notable outcome of this work was the discovery of neuroangiostrongyliasis in Mediterranean wildlife, marking the first report of this disease in Europe and underscoring the far-reaching impacts of global change on public and animal health, as well as on tourism and agriculture. My work is driven by a deep commitment to tackling infectious diseases, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings and newly emerging health threats in Europe due to global change.
Teaching
Office Hours
Start Date | End Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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01/09/2024 | 31/07/2025 | Friday | 12.00 | 14.00 | 27B |
Subjects taught. Academic Year 2024-25
- 20129 - Final Degree Project in Biology. Degree in Biology - Majorca.
- 20131 - Integrated Practices in Ecology. Degree in Biology - Majorca.
- 22808 - Parasitology. Degree in Pharmacy - Majorca.
- 20135 - Parasitology and Fauna with an Incidence in Health. Degree in Biology - Majorca.
- 20125 - Resources for Biodiversity Assessment. Degree in Biology - Majorca.
- 11237 - Applying Biotechnology to Pest Diagnosis and Control. Master's Degree in Applied Biotechnology.
Thesis advising
Teaching, 5 previous years
Subject | Information |
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11237 - Applying Biotechnology to Pest Diagnosis and Control | |
20108 - Basic Field Operations | |
20114 - Zoology I | |
20120 - Zoology II |
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20125 - Resources for Biodiversity Assessment |
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20131 - Integrated Practices in Ecology | |
20135 - Parasitology and Fauna with an Incidence in Health |
Research
Research groups
Group | Membership type |
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Parasitology and Mediterranean ecoepidemiology | Main researcher |