Centers and Laboratories

LABORATORIES

Laboratory for Toxicological Research and Environmental Health

Research and services laboratory committed to the health of the environment. His work focuses on the comprehensive evaluation of ecosystems, the organisms that inhabit them, and the effects that various pollutants have on biota.

Director: Paola Calle Delgado, Ph.D.
Email: pcalle@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 5H of the Faculty of Maritime Engineering and Marine Sciences (FIMCM), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.
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Soil and plant nutrition laboratory

The laboratory focuses on the study of chemical and physical factors of soils that affect the absorption of nutrients and pollutants by plants. Applies soil chemistry techniques using high-end equipment to determine the concentration of elements available in the soil.

Director: Eduardo Chávez, Ph.D.
Email: bmoyano@espol.edu.ec  labsuelos@espol.edu.ec 
Telephone: +593 984487470
Location: Building 12K, FIMCP, ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Agricultural Experimental Farm (GEA)

The laboratory contributes to the investigation of crops of importance in the country for the study of diseases, water and edaphoclimatic requirements through the implementation of demonstrative and experimental plots.

Director: Eduardo Álava, Ph.D.
Email: alimarod@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Behind the Faculty of Art, Design and Communication (FADCOM), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Laboratory of Biological Essays, Biologicals and Diagnostics

The laboratory specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and understanding of diseases of public health importance. Additionally, we are looking for new biomolecules, nutraceuticals with pharmacological action in vitro and in vivo.

Laboratory head: Washington B. Cárdenas, Ph. D.
Email: serviciosbiomed@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: (593)42269441
Location: Building 5F of the Faculty of Maritime Engineering and Marine Sciences (FIMCM), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Botany and Entomology Laboratory

It is a research, teaching and service laboratory where we support agricultural production through diagnosis and proposals for pest and disease management and the proper use of insects to solve society's problems.

Director: Lisbeth Espinoza, Dpm
Email: Lbe.servicios@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: 3D Building ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Biotransformation Laboratory

The laboratory develops research focused on the treatment and use of organic solid waste through bioconversion processes. In this way, it seeks to promote the application of new technologies with the circular economy approach.

Director: Eduardo Álava, Ph.D.
Email: eialava@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: 0997832886
Location: 3D Building ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Molecular Nutrition Laboratory  

It is dedicated to the investigation of the composition of the microorganisms that make up the human intestinal microbiota and the dynamic interactions between its components and the different tissues; and thus build predictive models for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these diseases.

Director: Diana Carvajal, Ph.D.
Email: dgcarvaj@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: 3D Building ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Plant Virology Laboratory

The laboratory is part of the network of Laboratories of the Center for Biotechnological Research of Ecuador, CIBE (ESPOL). It is a laboratory equipped for carrying out molecular work on virus identification and characterization in plants.

Director: Diego F. Quito-Avila, Ph.D.
Email: dquito@espol.edu.ec 
Telephone: 593 958990698
Location: Building 3H ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Pollution and Environmental Health Laboratory

The Pollution and Environmental Health laboratory studies the accumulation and impact of plastic pollution on sandy beaches and mangrove habitats in continental and insular Ecuador.

Director: Gustavo A. Domínguez, Ph. D.
Email: gdoming@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3B ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Nutritional Simulation Laboratory

It is a space designed for the professional development of Nutrition and Dietetics students where Nutritional Counseling practices are carried out. Within the classes, students are prepared to acquire basic skills in a nutritional interview.

Manager: Lcda. Nathaly Zambrano Carrillo
Email: nrzambra@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Chemical and Biochemical Analysis Laboratory

The Laboratory has the infrastructure and equipment suitable for the elaboration of practices in the subjects of Biochemistry and Nutritional Analysis of Foods. It will also allow students to interpret, evaluate and validate the results through reports and their own criteria.

Manager: Lcda. Nathaly Zambrano Carrillo
Email: nrzambra@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Biological Processes Laboratory I

The biological processes laboratory 1 is a type 1 laboratory where activities related to various research projects, analysis of biological samples, water and sediments are carried out.

Director: Julia Nieto, Ph.D.
Email: josalber@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Biological Processes Laboratory II

Research activities related to microorganisms are developed, particularly in the area of environmental microbiology. Activities for the identification and molecular characterization of microorganisms and other living beings are also carried out.

Director: Julia Nieto, Ph.D.
Email: josalber@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Techniques

Biosafety level 1 laboratory, equipped with the necessary means to carry out teaching and research activities in the areas of microbiology, genetics and molecular biology.

Director: Julia Nieto, Ph.D.
Email: atiscama@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Nutritional Evaluation Laboratory

The laboratory has the necessary infrastructure and equipment to develop nutritional evaluation practices, in order for students to achieve the necessary skills and competencies to implement the Nutritional Care Process adequately.

In charge: Lic. Melissa Moreno
Email: anmemore@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.

Experimental Dietetics Laboratory

The laboratory is a space designed to encourage the development of culinary skills, through the use of appropriate materials and equipment. The practices are based on the application of processes, protocols and tools used in diet therapy.

In charge: Lic. Melissa Moreno
Email: anmemore@espol.edu.ec 
Phone: N/A
Location: Building 3K ground floor of the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV), ESPOL Campus Gustavo Galindo, Km 30.5 via Perimetral.