p.rodriguez-viso@nencki.edu.pl
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.
Honors and awards:
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EJIS-EFIS Travel grant winner of the 19th World Immune Regulation
Meeting celebrated in Davos (Switzerland), March 2025
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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
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Third award for the best bachelor's thesis in Biology. Colegio
Oficial de Biólogos de Andalucía, Spain.
Selected publications:
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Wolska M, Wypych T, Rodríguez-Viso Pilar (2024), The influence of
premature birth in the development of pulmonary diseases: Focus on
the microbiome, Metabolites, 14(7), 382 DOI:
10.3390/metabo14070382
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Rodríguez-Viso P, Domene A, Vélez D, Devesa V, Zúñiga M, Monedero
V. (2024), 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
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Domene A, Orozco H, Rodríguez-Viso P, Monedero V, Zúñiga M, Vélez
D, Devesa V. (2023), 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
