Patricia Ortiz
Nanoscientist
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Phone
1-787-832-4040 ext. 3209
patricia.ortiz3 upr edu
Education
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005)
- B.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (1999)
Appointments
| 2007–present | Assistant Professor, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico |
| 2006–2007 | Adjunct Faculty, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| 2000–2001 | Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
Publications
- S. Giles, C. Hull, C. Kent, and P. Ortiz, "Formulation of a defined V8 medium for induction of sexual development of Cryptococcus neoformans", Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74, 6248 (2008)
Grants
- P. Ortiz. Development of target-specific antifungal peptides, National Science Foundation, BRIGE, 2 years, September 2009, Single PI, Pending, $174,526.
- A. Acevedo, P. Ortiz, and C. Rinaldi. A Food Microbial Sensor to Support a Self-Sustaining Environment in Space, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Innovative Developments to Enhance Aerospace Education and Research Program , 1 year, May 2009, Multiple PIs, Approved, $60,000.
- P. Ortiz. Comprehensive Utilization of Coffee Processing Waste, Other, UPRM Research and Development Center BIOSEI Program, 2 years, January 2009, Single PI, Approved, $90,000.
