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Researchers
Alberto Alonso Solano BarqueroHelminthology, diagnosis, clinical parasitology, parasite ecology
Academic Interestes
- New diagnostic approaches in animal and human helminth infections
- Biology and ecology of helminth intermediate hosts
- Epidemiology of Soiil Transmitted Helminth infections
He participates in a community-based project titled "Prevention of intestinal parasitosis in school children of vulnerable regions of Costa Rica". In this project, he collaborates with local communities to better understand and prevent these diseases.
He also collaborates with health professionals from various communities to update their knowledge in parasitology and improve the way that these infections are approached and treated.
He assists with various research projects on the biology, phylogeny, diagnosis, and epidemiology of parasites, primarily helminths.
Additionally, he teaches adjunct courses in the department of parasitology and takes part in pre-professional courses on general parasitology, medical helminthology for microbiologists, and Principles of microbiology and parasitology for nursing students.
Degree: Degree in Biology with a major in Zoology
University: University of Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Year: 2012
Degree: Degree in Medicine and Surgery
University: Latin University of Costa Rica
Country: Costa Rica
Year: 2016