Jesús Alonso Amezcua López

Dr. Jesús Alonso Amezcua López

Department of Pharmacology, Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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Biography

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.

Affiliations

Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Department of Pharmacology

Honors and Awards

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Latin American Award for Innovative Idea 2023

Penser Corporation

To recognise and commend the student Jesús Alonso Amezcua López from the University of Guadalajara – Mexico for his significant achievements throughout his academic journey, and in particular for his outstanding contribution in the category of INNOVATIVE IDEA, having successfully developed a concept with a novel and applicable approach in fields such as robotics, data analytics, design or multimedia development, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, or inclusion and diversity.

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Fray Antonio Alcalde Distinction 2024

O.P.D. Hospitales Civiles de Guadalajara

Award for Support to Suffering Humanity: Recognition granted for social commitment and actions in favour of vulnerable individuals, as a demonstration of empathy, service, and contribution to human well-being.

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Three Minute Thesis 2023

Universidad de Guadalajara

Awarded for the ability to clearly and concisely communicate the core and impact of a research project in just three minutes, demonstrating outstanding skills in synthesis, public engagement, and oral presentation to a non-specialist audience.

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Honourable Mention for Doctoral Thesis 2024

Universidad de Guadalajara

Awarded in recognition of the academic quality, originality, and significant contribution to knowledge demonstrated in the development of the doctoral thesis, highlighting a high standard of research excellence.

Experience

University Educator/Researcher

Centro Universitario UTEG, Guadalajara, Mexico

01 Mar 2020 - present