Ceballos Garzón, Carlos Andrés  |  Faculty Member Person

Prof. Andrés Ceballos is a medical laboratory scientist and microbiologist with dual doctorates in mycology and Biology & Health. His academic background includes postdoctoral research in molecular epidemiology at Université Clermont Auvergne and medical mycology at Université de Nantes in France. Prof. Ceballos-Garzón has garnered recognition for his research on pathogenic fungi, particularly Candida species, contributing to the understanding of fungal resistance mechanisms. He is currently a professor at the School of Medicine at Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, and formerly headed BIOASTER's medical mycology laboratory in Lyon, France, focusing on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches against fungal infections. His main research interests include epidemiology, drug resistance, and tolerance to antifungal drugs. His expertise encompasses genomic, proteomic, and phenotypic analyses. Prof. Ceballos-Garzón’s prolific scientific output includes numerous high-impact publications and presentations at international conferences. His accolades include the prestigious Eiffel Excellence Scholarship and multiple doctoral training scholarships. He actively collaborates with global research institutions and is a member of several esteemed scientific societies, including the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute, where he serves on the development committee for broth dilution documents for yeasts (M27) and moulds (M38). He is also a member of the Colombian Association of Infectious Diseases.