Dr Jesús Alonso Amezcua López holds a PhD in Biotechnological Processes and a degree in Food Engineering and Biotechnology from the Universidad de Guadalajara. He is currently a faculty member and researcher at Centro Universitario UTEG, where he leads the research line in Food Biotechnology and New Product Development, and serves as Head of the Academy of Methodological Disciplines.
His research focuses on nutrition, biotechnology, and molecular biology, with an emphasis on nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. He has conducted significant studies on powdered human milk, its fortification with probiotics, and its impact on the nutrition of premature and critically ill neonates. He also investigates the effects of maternal consumption of toxic substances during lactation and their influence on neonatal microbiota and development.
Dr Amezcua has published in indexed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and received recognitions including an honourable mention and the 2023 Latin American Innovative Idea Award.
He collaborates with the Hospital Civil “Fray Antonio Alcalde” , the Human Milk Research Laboratory at CUCEI/UDG, and maintains a partnership with Casa Hogar Cabañas. Additionally, he promotes public health policies aimed at improving neonatal nutrition in vulnerable populations.
Dr Jesús Alonso Amezcua López holds a PhD in Biotechnological Processes and a degree in Food Engineering and Biotechnology from the Universidad de Guadalajara. He is currently a faculty member and researcher at Centro Universitario UTEG, where he leads the research line in Food Biotechnology and New Product Development, and serves as Head of the Academy of Methodological Disciplines.
His research focuses on nutrition, biotechnology, and molecular biology, with an emphasis on nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. He has conducted significant studies on powdered human milk, its fortification with probiotics, and its impact on the nutrition of premature and critically ill neonates. He also investigates the effects of maternal consumption of toxic substances during lactation and their influence on neonatal microbiota and development.
Dr Amezcua has published in indexed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and received recognitions including an honourable mention and the 2023 Latin American Innovative Idea Award.
He collaborates with the Hospital Civil “Fray Antonio Alcalde” , the Human Milk Research Laboratory at CUCEI/UDG, and maintains a partnership with Casa Hogar Cabañas. Additionally, he promotes public health policies aimed at improving neonatal nutrition in vulnerable populations.