Experiencia — Mercedes Monte Serrano

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Experiences

In charge of the Microbiology Department
Microbiological examination of non-sterile products
Antimicrobial testing according to international standards
GMP Laboratory testing and validation

Responsible of the Microbiology Department
Development of silver, zinc or cupper based antimicrobial materials
Contact with companies to develop antimicrobial finished products

Detailed Description

Courses:
- Diploma in Design of Experiments
Antimicrobial standards for routine testing:
- JIS Z 2801/ISO 22196 - Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces
- JIS L 1902/ISO 20743 - Textiles -- Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products
- ISO 846 - Plastics -- Evaluation of the action of microorganisms
- ISO 27447 - Fine ceramics (advanced ceramics, advanced technical ceramics) -- Test method for antibacterial activity of semiconducting photocatalytic materials
- ISO 16869 - Plastics -- Assessment of the effectiveness of fungistatic compounds in plastic formulations
- ISO 11930 - Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product
- ASTM E1153 - Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Sanitizers Recommended for Inanimate, Hard, Nonporous Non-Food Contact Surface
- ASTM E2149 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Antimicrobial Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions
- ASTM E2180 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Activity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials
- ASTM G21 - Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
- UNE-EN 1276 - Antisépticos y desinfectantes químicos. Ensayo cuantitativo de suspensión para la evaluación de la actividad bactericida de los antisépticos y desinfectantes químicos utilizados en productos alimenticios, en la industria, en el hogar y en colectividad.
- AOAC - Use dilution test for liquids disinfectants (AOAC 955.14; 955.15; 964.02)
- NCCLS M2-A11 - Antimicrobial Disk- Diffusion Susceptibility
- NCCLS M26-A - Methods for Determining Bactericidal Activity of Antimicrobial Agents
- AATCC 147 Test Method - Assessment of Antimicrobial Finishes on Textile Materials: Parallel Streak Method
Participation in Congresses and Conferences:
- Tratamiento de superficies inertes con productos antimicrobianos Bactiblock®. Proyecto piloto en salas de reanimación. R.M. Ortí Lucas and B. Hernando, M. Monte-Serrano, P. Fernandez-Saiz. XVIII National and VII International Congress of Preventive Medicine, Public Health and Hygiene. La Manga, Spain. 2015.
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKNVJZc2VHWlF4VEk/view?usp=sharing
- Utilización de iones de plata incorporados en nanopartículas de arcilla para controlar la contaminación de superficies. V.C. Zanón Viguer , J. Beltrán Hervás, J.J. Catalán Monje, B. Hernando Fuster, I. Corrales Vázquez, M. Monte Serrano, A. Ribes Félix. XVIII National and VII International Congress of Preventive Medicine, Public Health and Hygiene. La Manga, Spain. 2015.
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKb19tQkwxYzFmbFE/view?usp=sharing
- Superficies antimicrobianas: tecnologías innovadoras para evitar las infecciones nosocomiales. M. Monte-Serrano, S. Amor-Franco, and B. Hernando. 19th Congress of Spanish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Sevilla, Spain. 2015.
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKU3BJMFlMQmsxWm8/view?usp=sharing
Publications:
- Effective antimicrobial coatings containing silver-based nanoclays and zinc pyrithione. M. Monte-Serrano, P. Fernandez-Saiz, R.M. Ortí Lucas and B. Hernando. J Microb Biochem Technol 7: 398-403 (2015).
  http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/effective-antimicrobial-coatings-containing-silverbased-nanoclays-and-zinc-pyrithione-1948-5948-1000245.pdf

Company website

http://www.bactiblock.com/

Construction of Erwinia amylovora rpoS mutant
Study of the effect of rpoS mutation on the virulence and survival response of Erwinia amylovora under oligotrophic conditions

Detailed Description

Publications:
- Exploring new roles for the rpoS gene in the survival and virulence of the fire blight pathogen Erwinia amylovora. R.D. Santander, M. Monte-Serrano, J.F. Català-Senent, J.J. Rodríguez-Herva, E. López-Solanilla, P. Rodríguez-Palenzuela and E.G. Biosca. FEMS Microbiol Ecol: 90(3):895-907 (2014).
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKelhlc3g2U0RtTTQ/view?usp=sharing
Participation in Congresses and Conferences:
- Effect of rpoS mutation on the survival response of Erwinia amylovora under oligotrophic conditions. R.D. Santander, M. Monte-Serrano, J.F. Català-Senent, J.J. Rodríguez-Herva, E. López-Solanilla, P. Rodríguez-Palenzuela and E.G. Biosca. 4th International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology (BioMicroWorld2011). Torremolinos, Spain. 2011.
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKTmd6cHZITlN2ODQ/view?usp=sharing
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKQnN5QWZtaFpIeGc/view?usp=sharing
- Contribución del gen rpoS a la supervivencia en condiciones de estrés, virulencia y movilidad en Erwinia amylovora. R.D. Santander, M. Monte-Serrano, J.F. Català-Senent, J.J. Rodríguez-Herva, E. López-Solanilla, P. Rodríguez-Palenzuela and E.G. Biosca. XVI Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Fitopatología. Málaga, Spain. 2012.
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKdDRZRnRzeWdsZTA/view?usp=sharing
Books chapters:
- Effect of rpoS mutation on short-term survival of Erwinia amylovora under nutrient-limited conditions. R.D. Santander, M. Monte-Serrano, J.F. Català-Senent, J.J. Rodríguez-Herva, E. López-Solanilla, P. Rodríguez-Palenzuela and E.G. Biosca. Microbes in Applied Research: Current Advances and Challenges. ISBN-13 978-981-4405-03-4 (2011).
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7_IT24StTyKbmx0QnZnbnI1QjA/view?usp=sharing
Courses:
- Professional users of plant protection products