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Amy Mónaco presenting a poster about Immunopaedia mission and goals. Highlighting the courses availables, the ambassador program and other immunology content on our website. Our ambassador of the month is Amy Mónaco, she is currently pursuing her Doctoral degree at the Instituto de Higiene (Facultad de Medicina – Universidad de la República). Thank you Amy for contributing to Immunopaedia.
Name: Amy Mónaco
Position: PhD candidate and research associate
Research Institute: Departamento de Desarrollo Biotecnológico at the Instituto de Higiene (Facultad de Medicina – Universidad de la República)
Research interests: Tumor immunology, immunotherapies based on bacteria
Latest Publication: TLR7 agonist in combination with Salmonella as an effective melanoma immunotherapy, doi: 10.2217/imt-2017-0188. There is an article highlight featured on Immunopaedia website on December of last year if you want to know more!
Why I love immunology: Because getting to know everything that goes on inside your body when encountering a pathogen is like magic. And getting to alter it is even better!
If I wasn’t an immunologist I would be: Not sure but probably a chef! Cooking is like following protocols in the lab as well as being creative, and both professions are constantly under pressure!
Tips for young people who want to enter the field of immunology: As Coldplay says in The Scientist song: “Nobody said it was easy”… but is totally worth it! Work hard, love what you do, do not let yourself be defeated. When we fail is when we learn more.
What being an Immunopaedia Ambassador means to me: To be able to share my love for immunology around the world!
How I have contributed to Immunopaedia so far: I have been ambassador for less than a year but I spread the word about Immunopaedia every meeting I go, showcasing a poster or performing short presentations. I have also contributed with an interview, an article highlight and I am currently preparing a congress report.
How can you get in touch with me ? LinkedIn: Amy Mónaco Patiño
