Mariana Ferrer Fuenmayor

Mariana Ferrer Fuenmayor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Her research focuses on antimicrobial peptides and conjugation methodologies to combat pathogenic bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. She has contributed to advancements in synthetic biology and drug delivery systems through peptide-based approaches.

Her work integrates biochemical and molecular strategies to develop novel antibacterial agents, as evidenced by her 2015 publication on synbody production with serum activity. This research addresses critical challenges in infectious disease treatment, including bacterial resistance mechanisms.

Dr. Fuenmayor's findings have been referenced in 6 patents and garnered significant academic attention, with 15 Mendeley readers and 11 Scopus citations. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges microbiology, pharmacology, and chemical synthesis, highlighting her commitment to translational medical research.