Mirelys Hernandez Morfa

Dedicated scientist with strong expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific writing. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving project needs. Skilled in experimental design, statistical analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques. Known for delivering impactful results and consistently driving projects to successful completion.

• Mirelys Hernandez-Morfa, Nicolas M. Reinoso-Vizcaino, Victoria E. Zappia, Nadia B. Olivero, Paulo R. Cortes, Cinthia C. Stempin, Daniel R. Perez, Jose Echenique, Intracellular Streptococcus pneumoniae develops enhanced fluoroquinolone persistence during influenza A coinfection. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2024. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1423995.
• Mirelys Hernandez-Morfa, Nadia B Olivero, Victoria E Zappia, German E Piñas, Nicolas M Reinoso-Vizcaino, Melina B Cian, Mariana Nuñez- Fernandez, Paulo R Cortes, Jose Echenique, The oxidative stress response of Streptococcus pneumoniae: its contribution to both extracellular and intracellular survival. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2023. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1269843.
• Hernandez-Morfa M, Reinoso-Vizcaino NM, Olivero NB, Zappia VE, Cortes PR, Jaime A, Echenique J., Host Cell Oxidative Stress Promotes Intracellular Fluoroquinolone Persisters of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Spectrum Microbiology. 2022 Nov; doi: 10.1128/spectrum.04364-22.
• Olivero, Nadia B. Gonzalez-Reiche, Ana S. Re, Viviana E. Castro, Gon- zalo M. Pisano, María B. Sicilia, Paola Barbas, María G. Khan, Zenab van de Guchte, Adriana Dutta, Jayeeta, “Phylogenetic analysis and comparative genomics of SARS-CoV-2 from survivor and non-survivor COVID-19 patients in Cordoba, Argentina” BMC genomics. 2022 ; 16(8): e1008761. Published online 2022 Jul 14. doi:10.1186/s12864-022-08756-6.
• Nicolás M. Reinoso-Vizcaino, Melina B. Cian, Paulo R. Cortes, Nadia B. Olivero, Mirelys Hernandez-Morfa, Germán E. Piñas, Chandan Bagadonia, Ankita Rathore, Daniel R. Perez and José Echenique., “The pneumococcal two- component system SirRH is linked to enhanced intracellular survival of Streptococcus pneumoniae in influenza-infected pulmonary cells” PLoS Pathog. 2020 Aug; 16(8): e1008761. Published online 2020 Aug 13. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1008761.
• Cañizares-Carmenate Y, Hernandez-Morfa M, Francisco Torrens Zaragozá, Gloria Castellano Estornell and Juan A. Castillo-Garit. Larvicidal activity pre- diction against Aedes aegypti mosquito using computational tools. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases. 54(2):164-171. ISSN: 0972-9062 EISSN: 0972-9062. Country: India.54(2):164-171. ISSN: 0972-9062 EISSN: 0972-9062. Country: India.
• Nov 2024 Hernandez-Morfa M, Reinoso Vizcaino, Olivero N, Zappia V, Echenique J. Intracellular Streptococcus pneumoniae develops enhanced fluoroquinolone persistence during influenza A coinfection. Poster presented at 30th Annual Midwest Microbial Pathogenesis Conference.
• Nov 2022 Hernandez-Morfa M, Reinoso Vizcaino, Olivero N, Zappia V, Echenique J, Influenza-Infected cells increase levofloxacin persistence of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Oral Communication, SAIB.
• Nov 2021 Hernandez-Morfa M, Reinoso Vizcaino, Olivero N, Zappia V, Echenique J, Respiratory burst induces tolerance to fluoroquinolones in Streptococcus pneumoniae, Oral Communication, SAIB.
• Sept 2019 Hernandez-Morfa M, Olivero N, Reinoso-Vizcaino N, Cortes P, Echenique J, “Oxidative stress conditions induce persistence to fluoroquinolones in Streptococcus pneumoniae”, Poster Presented at SAIB Conference, Salta, Argentina.
• Oct 2017 Cañizares-Carmenate Y, Hernandez-Morfa M, Torrens Zaragozá F, Castellano Estornell G and JA Castillo-Garit., Multiple Linear Regression to predict larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti mosquito. Conference Paper at MOL2NET, International Conference. Conference On line.
• Dec 2016 Hernandez-Morfa, M; Castillo-Garit, JA; Garcia Mera, X; Cañizares, Y, Identification in silico of new monoamine oxidase inhibitors employing neural networks., La Habana, Cuba., Oral Presentation at IDIFARMA.