Biochemist and Dr. in Microbiology, currently, Full Professor and member of the HUB-AMBIENTAL Research Center at Universidad de Playa Ancha, Chile. My research lies in the characterization of diagnostic biomarkers in various micro- and macro-organism models, focusing on their responses to environmental disturbances caused by the ongoing climate crisis. In the field of desalination, I have conducted in-depth studies on the impacts of brine discharges from the desalination industry on model benthic species such as algae, seagrasses, and anemones. These investigations aim to diagnose and predict the ecological impacts of hypersaline effluents, contributing to the development of diagnostic biomarkers as key tools for environmental monitoring, ultimately supporting the enhancement of public policies and environmental protection programs. Additionally, I am interested in the role of the microbiome in Antarctic seaweeds within the holobiont framework. This work addresses the biological responses of these algae host together with the alterations of the associated microbiota to projected temperature increases associated with late-century climate change scenarios. By employing diagnostic biomarkers, including the microbiome biomonitoring, my objective is to anticipate potential alterations in the health and functionality of ecologically significant Antarctic intertidal holobionts.