Pilar Rodrigez-Viso , PhD
Pilar Rodríguez Viso is an experienced postdoctoral researcher at the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology, specializing in the interactions between microbiota and human diseases. During her career, she has gained practical knowledge in cell culture techniques and experiments with animal models, investigating the immunomodulatory properties of metabolites derived from microbiota. Pilar focuses in particular on research on mercury toxicity and the search for therapeutic strategies that aim to mitigate its negative effects on the digestive system. In her research, Pilar also deals with the creation of cellular models that allow for a better understanding of the mechanisms of action of toxic substances and their impact on human health. Her publications in renowned scientific journals contribute to expanding knowledge on the role of microbiota in the context of health and diseases, making her a valuable member of the research team.
Prizes and awards:
EJIS-EFIS Travel grant winner of the 19th World Immune Regulation Meeting celebrated in Davos (Switzerland), March 2025. First award for the best poster presentation entitled “Microbiome-derived metabolites modulate lung immunometabolism during inflammation” at the “3rd Polish-Czech Probiotic Conference” hold in Karczowiska (Poland), October 2024. Third award for the best bachelor’s thesis in Biology. Colegio Oficial de Biólogos de Andalucía, Spain.
Selected publications:
- Wolska M, Wypych T, Rodríguez-Viso Pilar (2024 June 6), The influence of premature birth in the development of pulmonary diseases: Focus on the microbiome. Metabolites, 14(7), 382. 382. Doi: 10.3390/metabo14070382.
- Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Vélez D, Devesa V, Zúñiga M, Monedero V. (2024 Jan 20), Protective effects of oral administration of lactic acid bacteria strains against methylmercury-induced intestinal toxicity in a murine model. Food Chem Toxicol., 185:114461. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114461.
- Domene A, Orozco H, Rodríguez-Viso P, Monedero V, Zúñiga M, Vélez D, Devesa V. (2023 Dec 19), Lactobacillus strains reduce the toxic effects of a subchronic exposure to arsenite through drinking water. Environ Res., 245:117989. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117989.
- Domene A, Orozco H, Rodríguez-Viso P, Monedero V, Zúñiga M, Vélez D, Devesa V. (2023 Aug 1), Challenges and strategies for preventing intestinal damage associated to mercury dietary exposure. Toxicology., 494:153580. doi: 10.1016/j.tox.2023.153580
- Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Sánchez A, Vélez D, Monedero V, Devesa V, Zúñiga M. (2023 Nov 20), Impact of Chronic Exposure to Arsenate through Drinking Water on the Intestinal Barrier. Chem Res Toxicol., 36(11):1731-1744. Doi: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.3c00201
- Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Vélez D, Devesa V, Monedero V, Zúñiga M. (2023 Jul), Oral exposure to inorganic mercury or methylmercury elicits distinct pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant intestinal responses in a mouse model system. Food Chem Toxicol., 177:113801. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.113801
- Domene A, Orozco H, Rodríguez-Viso P, Monedero V, Zúñiga M, Vélez D, Devesa V. (2023 Mar 1;), Intestinal homeostasis disruption in mice chronically exposed to arsenite-contaminated drinking water. Chem Biol Interact., 373:110404. doi: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110404
- Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Vélez D, Devesa V, Zúñiga M, Monedero V. (2023 Mar;), Lactic acid bacteria strains reduce in vitro mercury toxicity on the intestinal mucosa. Food Chem Toxicol., 173:113631.
- Domene A, Rodríguez-Viso P, Sánchez A, Burbano L, Orozco H, Vélez D, Devesa V. (2023), Arsenic through the gastrointestinal tract. Handbook of Aresenic Toxicology. ,
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-89847-8.00009-2. - Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Vélez D, Devesa V, Monedero V, Zúñiga M. (2022 Aug), Mercury toxic effects on the intestinal mucosa assayed on a bicameral in vitro model: Possible role of inflammatory response and oxidative stress. Food Chem Toxicol., 166:113224. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2022.113224.
- Sánchez A, Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Orozco H, Vélez D, Devesa V. (2022 Sep), Dietary microplastics: Occurrence, exposure and health implications. Environ Res., 212(Pt A):113150. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113150. Epub 2022 Mar 24.
