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Clinical Researcher, expert in research methodology and design with fifteen years of experience developing clinical studies, being director and principal investigator in numerous national and international competitive studies. Among those that stand out the coordination of Phase III trials of the SinoVac anti-COVID-19 vaccine and validation of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2. Main study area: interaction between psychogenic stress and organic functioning, conducting research in pathologies of the immune system (Allergies, HIV, Lupus) and in states such as pregnancy. Also highlight collaboration in studies of adolescent suicide and clinical orthopaedics. Psychologist from the Universidad de Chile; Doctor (Ph.D.) of Applied Psychology Psychoneuroimmunology) from the University of Nottingham, England; Research Fellow at the Royal Infirmary University Hospital in Leicester - Aston University, Birmingham, England.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Psychoneuroimmunology: Perceived Social Support, socio-cultural characteristics and health status in HIV/AIDS, University of Nottingham
18 Dec 2006 → 15 Mar 2010
Award Date: 3 May 2010
University Degree, Psychologist, Universidad de Chile
8 Mar 1999 → 19 Dec 2003
Award Date: 19 Dec 2003
Keywords
- RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
- Psychoneuroimmunology
- BF Psychology
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Q Science (General)
- Research
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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RETOS DE INNOVACIÓN - S/I: MÁSCARA ANTICOVID19: VALIDACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL DE UN DISPOSITIVO DE RESPIRACIÓN (MASCARILLA), IMPRIMIBLE EN 3D, CON NANO-ESTRUCTURAS BASADAS EN COBRE COMO AGENTE ANTIVIRAL PARA EL SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARSCOV-2) - 2DA ETAPA
Cortes, A. (Principal Investigator)
30/07/20 → 31/12/20
Project: RESEARCH
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RETOS INNOV - S/I: MÁSCARA ANTICOVID19: VALIDACIÓN EXPERIMENTAL DE UN DISPOSITIVO DE RESPIRACIÓN (MASCARILLA), IMPRIMIBLE EN 3D, CON NANO-ESTRUCTURAS BASADAS EN COBRE COMO AGENTE ANTIVIRAL PARA EL SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARSCOV-2).
Cortes, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/20 → 1/07/20
Project: INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO
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The use of copper to help prevent transmission of SARS-coronavirus and influenza viruses. A general review
Cortes, A. A. & Zuñiga, J. M., Dec 2020, In: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 98, 4, 115176.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access87 Scopus citations -
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) into Spanish (Chile)
Pellegrini, M. J., Poniachik, R., Nuñez, A., Escudero, M. I., Carcuro, G. & Cortes, A. A., Oct 2020, In: Foot and Ankle Surgery. 26, 7, p. 790-796 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
The role of additive manufacturing and antimicrobial polymers in the COVID-19 pandemic
Zuniga, J. M. & Cortes, A., 2 Jun 2020, In: Expert Review of Medical Devices. 17, 6, p. 477-481 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access91 Scopus citations -
Food allergy: Children's symptom levels are associated with mothers' psycho-socio-economic variables
Cortes, A., Castillo, A. & Sciaraffia, A., Jan 2018, In: Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 104, p. 48-54 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Scopus citations -
Validation of the English Version of the Scale for Psychosocial Factors in Food Allergy and the Relationship with Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Self-Efficacy
Knibb, R. C., Cortes, A., Barnes, C. & Stalker, C., 2016, In: Journal of Allergy. 2016, 4850940.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations