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'''Raul G Cuero''' (born in [[Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca|Buenaventura]], [[Colombia]]) is a [[Colombia]]n professor of microbiology and an [[List of inventors|inventor]], with particular expertise in [[biogenesis]].
'''Raul G Cuero''' (born in [[Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca|Buenaventura]], [[Colombia]]) is a [[Colombia]]n professor of microbiology and an [[List of inventors|inventor]], with particular expertise in [[biogenesis]].


Dr. Cuero led a team from around the world in [[synthetic biology]] in the 2006 [[IGEM competition]]<ref>http://igem.org/Previous_iGEM_Competitions</ref>, at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] in the USA.</ref>http://2006.igem.org/wiki/index.php/Members_Latin_American_Team</ref>
Dr. Cuero led a team from around the world in [[synthetic biology]] in the 2006 [[IGEM competition]]<ref>http://igem.org/Previous_iGEM_Competitions</ref>, at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] in the USA.<ref>http://2006.igem.org/wiki/index.php/Members_Latin_American_Team</ref>

==Education==
==Education==
* Biology, [[University of Valle]]
* Biology, [[University of Valle]]

Revision as of 23:00, 30 October 2013

Dr. Cuero during an interview in Bogotá, May 1st. 2013


Raul G Cuero (born in Buenaventura, Colombia) is a Colombian professor of microbiology and an inventor, with particular expertise in biogenesis.

Dr. Cuero led a team from around the world in synthetic biology in the 2006 IGEM competition[1], at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the USA.[2]

Education

Biography

During the 1950s more than 30% of the children in his home town of Buenaventura died from diseases such as parasites, malaria, tuberculosis and viral diseases before reaching the age of ten. This served as inspiration for his career.

After studying biology on a scholarship awarded for academic merit at the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, he was offered a further academic scholarship to continue his education in the United States in biology and plant pathology. He was later awarded another scholarship to earn his Ph.D in microbiology in the United Kingdom.[3]

In recent year .Dr Cuero have take the labor of promotion of science of the future generations by a international program through Latin America[4]

Polemic

24 of October of 2013 El Espectador Newspaper publish articles challenging the reputation of Dr. Cuero by the number of articles that he claim of his authority. In the next days the Colombian government support Dr. Cuero.[5]

Fellowships, scholarships, awards and honors

  • MOSI’s 2013 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year [6]
  • Tech Brief Monetary Award[7]
  • Nominated by the Invention and Contribution Board of NASA-JSC-Houston, to be in the list of selected Inventors and/or Contributors, for the Invention on “Removal of Radionuclides Such as Uranium, Using Martian Simulated Soil”. This material is similar to the Martian Soil.[8]
  • Recognition Award for Significant Contribution to Science and for Exemplary Role Model to the Colombian Community, 1998
  • "Outstanding Mentor" for NASA-Sharp-Plus Research Program for High School students, Prairie View A&M University, Summer 1995
  • Diners' Club Distinction Award as one of Colombian Outstanding Scientist Overseas, 1994
  • Award Recognition, Leader in Science and Significant Contributions to Higher Education, Prairie View A&M University, 1993
  • Award Recognition for Significant Contribution to Research, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, 1992
  • Liaison, International Agricultural Exchange Program, Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Iowa State University, 1990
  • Distinguished Research Scientist, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Prairie View A&M University, 1989
  • Best Student, UNESCO International Course on Biodeterioration, Commonwealth Mycological Institute (CMI), Surrey, England, 1983
  • Award, Overseas Research Student (ORSA) from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, (1982–1986), Academic
  • University of Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, (1980–1986), Academic Scholarship to Study PHD Degree
  • Ohio State University, (1971–1974), Academic Scholarship
  • Heidelberg College, Ohio (1970–1971), Academic Scholarship, Dean's List
  • Nominated for U.S. Advisory Committee of Organic Food, by the Texas Department of Agriculture, 2002[9]
  • Nominated for the United States Environmental Protection Agency Advisory Policy Committee, 2003[10]
  • Most Valuable Player (MVP), Colombian National Basketball Team, National and International Competitions (North, Central and South America), 1965–1970[11]

Articles

In Scopus database

Cuero, R & McKay, DS 2013, 'Induction and construct UV protective yeast plasmid', Journal of Biotechnology, vol. 166, no. 3, //, pp. 76-83.

Cuero, R & Ouellet, T 2005, 'Metal ions modulate gene expression and accumulation of the mycotoxins aflatoxin and zearalenone', Journal of Applied Microbiology, vol. 98, no. 3, //, pp. 598-605.

Cuero, R, Ouellet, T, Yu, J & Mogongwa, N 2003, 'Metal ion enhancement of fungal growth, gene expression and aflatoxin synthesis in Aspergillus flavus: RT-PCR characterization', Journal of Applied Microbiology, vol. 94, no. 6, //, pp. 953-961.

Cuero, R, Smith, JE & Lacey, J 1988, 'Mycotoxin formation by Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium graminearum irradiated maize grains in the presence of other fungi', J. FOOD PROTECT., vol. 51, no. 6, //, pp. 452-456.

Cuero, RG 1980, 'Ecological distribution of Fusarium solani and its opportunistic action related to mycotic keratitis in Cali, Columbia', Journal of Clinical Microbiology, vol. 12, no. 3, //, pp. 455-461.

Cuero, RG 1996, 'Enhanced heavy metal immobilization by a bacterial-chitosan complex in soil', Biotechnology Letters, vol. 18, no. 5, //, pp. 511-514.

Cuero, RG 1999, 'Antimicrobial action of exogenous chitosan', EXS, vol. 87, //, pp. 315-333.

Cuero, RG, Duffus, E, Osuji, G & Pettit, R 1991, 'Aflatoxin control in preharvest maize: effects of chitosan and two microbial agents', Journal of Agricultural Science (Cambridge), vol. 117, no. 2, //, pp. 165-169.

Cuero, RG & Lillehoj, EB 1990, 'N-carboxymethylchitosan: Algistatic and algicidal properties', Biotechnology Techniques, vol. 4, no. 4, //, pp. 275-280.

Cuero, RG, Osuji, G & Duffus, E 1991, 'N-Carboxymethylchitosan: uptake and effect on chlorophyll production, water potential and biomass in tomato plants', Food Biotechnology, vol. 5, no. 2, //, pp. 95-103.

Cuero, RG, Osuji, G & Washington, A 1991, 'N-Carboxymethylchitosan inhibition of aflatoxin production: role of zinc', Biotechnology Letters, vol. 13, no. 6, //, pp. 441-444.

Cuero, RG & Osuji, GO 1995, 'Aspergillus flavus-induced chitosanase in germinating corn and peanut seeds: A. flavus mechanism for growth dominance over associated fungi and concomitant aflatoxin production', Food Additives and Contaminants, vol. 12, no. 3, //, pp. 479-483.

Cuero, RG, Smith, JE & Lacey, J 1985, 'A novel containment system for laboratory-scale solid particulate fermentations', Biotechnology Letters, vol. 7, no. 7, //, pp. 463-466.

Cuero, RG, Smith, JE & Lacey, J 1986, 'The influence of gamma irradiation and sodium hypochlorite sterilization on maize seed microflora and germination', Food Microbiology, vol. 3, no. 2, //, pp. 107-113.

Cuero, RG, Smith, JE & Lacey, J 1987, 'Stimulation by Hyphopichia burtonii and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens of aflatoxin production by Aspergillus flavus in irradiated maize and rice grains', Applied and Environmental Microbiology, vol. 53, no. 5, //, pp. 1142-1146.

Fajardo, JE, Waniska, RD, Cuero, RG & Pettit, RE 1994a, 'Effects of chitosan and Aspergillus flavus on isozymes related to phenolic compound synthesis and protein profiles of peanut seeds', Food Biotechnology, vol. 8, no. 2-3, //, pp. 213-228.

Fajardo, JE, Waniska, RD, Cuero, RG & Pettit, RE 1994b, 'Phenolic compounds in peanut seeds: Enhanced elicitation by chitosan and effects on growth and aflatoxin B1 production by Aspergillus flavus', Food Biotechnology, vol. 8, no. 2-3, //, pp. 191-211.

Franzolin, MR, Gambale, W, Cuero, RG & Correa, B 1999, 'Interaction between toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Link and mites (Tyrophagus putrescentiae Schrank) on maize grains: Effects on fungal growth and aflatoxin production', Journal of Stored Products Research, vol. 35, no. 3, //, pp. 215-224.

Osuji, GO & Cuero, RG 1992a, 'N-carboxymethylchitosan enhancement of the storage protein contents of maize seeds (Zea mays L.)', Food Biotechnology, vol. 6, no. 2, //, pp. 105-126.

Osuji, GO & Cuero, RG 1992b, 'Regulation of ammonium ion salvage and enhancement of the protein contents of corn, sweet potato, and yam tuber by n-(carboxymethyl) chitosan application', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry®, vol. 40, no. 5, //, pp. 724-734.

Osuji, GO, Cuero, RG & Washington, AC 1991, 'Effects of α-ketoglutarate on the activities of the glutamate synthase, glutamate dehydrogenase, and aspartate transaminase of sweet potato, yam tuber, and cream pea', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry®, vol. 39, no. 9, //, pp. 1590-1596.

Quintero, A, García, S, Guevara, C, Rincón, C, Ospina, C, Guevara, P & Cuero, R 2007, 'A microbial biosensor device for iron detection under UV irradiation', IET Synthetic Biology, vol. 1, no. 1-2, //, pp. 71-73.

Inventions and patents

  • 2007: Compositions and methods for removal of toxic metals and radionuclides [12]U.S. Patent #7,309,437
  • 2005: Invention. A Biological Active Glass with Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties.[13]
  • 2004: Effective Removal of Radio-nuclear and Heavy Metal Pollutants, using a Martian Simulant Material. Patent in Process by NASA. U.S. Provisional Patent
  • 2004: Enhancement of Purification of Crude Oil: Reduction of Sulfur Contamination.
  • 2003: Antimicrobial Compound.
  • 1998: Effective Fungal Biocontrol in Plant and Food. U.S. Patent #5,830,459.[14] U.S. Patent #5,830,459
  • 1996: Semi Scale Pilot System to Study Bioremediation of Chemicals and Oil.
  • 1996: Recovery and Flocculation of Toxic Metals: Chromium, Lead, Zinc and Copper.
  • 1995: Learning Science by Doing It: A Holistic Method Utilizing Computer Communications Networks. Copyright, International Program for Scientific Training. Copyright.
  • 1995: Enhancement of B-Carotene and Vitamin A and Essential Nutrients in Plants. Invention in filing process for patent application.

Media appearances

  • Chosen by PBS Television Network in Houston for the program "Living Smart", as an example of creativity, for his scientific inventions, 2006[15]
  • Chosen by international speakers’ bureau for a lecture in Creativity, Overcoming of difficulties ,Science, Technology and Science, motivation [16]
  • Chosen by Telemundo Hispanic TV in USA as an example of the Hispanic community in USA, for his scientific contributions, 2006
  • Dr. Cuero's life and his book featured on the television show "Between Triumph and Survival", (November 6, 3:30 PM and November 10, 1:30 PM, 2005) on the US PBS-Houston (Channel 8) television series "Living Smart", as a role model, based on his scientific creativity (8 inventions) and intellectual achievements

References

  1. ^ http://igem.org/Previous_iGEM_Competitions
  2. ^ http://2006.igem.org/wiki/index.php/Members_Latin_American_Team
  3. ^ http://raulcuerobiotech.com/
  4. ^ http://www.parquedelacreatividad.org/english/home.html
  5. ^ http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/actualidad/los-dudosos-honores-del-cientifico-colombiano-raul-cuer-articulo-454167
  6. ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/3/prweb10579460.htm
  7. ^ http://www.mosi.org/userfiles/files/NHSOY2013sponsorshippackage3_7interactive-final.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.mosi.org/userfiles/files/NHSOY2013sponsorshippackage3_7interactive-final.pdf
  9. ^ http://www.librerianacional.com/es/index.php?option=com_catalogo&task=mostrarDetalleProducto&idProducto=274548
  10. ^ http://www.librerianacional.com/es/index.php?option=com_catalogo&task=mostrarDetalleProducto&idProducto=274548
  11. ^ http://www.librerianacional.com/es/index.php?option=com_catalogo&task=mostrarDetalleProducto&idProducto=274548
  12. ^ http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=%22Cuero%3B+Raul+G%22&OS=%22Cuero;+Raul+G%22&RS=%22Cuero;+Raul+G%22
  13. ^ http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2005/0136134.html
  14. ^ http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5,830,459.PN.&OS=PN/5,830,459&RS=PN/5,830,459
  15. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZugtaO85T_Y
  16. ^ http://www.grupobcc.com/speakers/speaker/raul_cuero

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