Dr. Javier Ventura-Juárez | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award
Jefe de laboratorio de Ciencias Morfológicas at Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico
Dr. Javier Ventura-Juárez is a highly regarded academic and researcher with a significant career spanning over four decades. Currently a Profesor Investigador Titular “C” at the Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) in the Department of Morphology, he has greatly contributed to both education and scientific research. Known for his expertise in morphology and pathology, Dr. Ventura-Juárez is a distinguished member of the Mexican National System of Researchers (SNI), where he holds Level III status—one of the highest acknowledgments in Mexican research. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and participation in conferences worldwide. Over the years, he has also mentored a vast number of students, fostering the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals. His career reflects both depth and breadth across education, mentorship, research, and academic leadership, earning him recognition and numerous prestigious awards within the scientific community.
Professional Profile
Education
Dr. Ventura-Juárez has a robust academic foundation, beginning with his Licenciatura (M.D. equivalent) as a Médico Cirujano y Partero from the Escuela Superior de Medicina at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), completed in 1976. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Sciences with a specialization in Morphology from IPN, earning his degree in 1987. His master’s thesis involved immunoenzyme identification and functional characterization of lymphocytes with histamine receptors in rat intestinal mucosa. Building on this specialization, he completed his Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology at the Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados of IPN in 1997. His doctoral research explored endothelial cell interaction and activation by antigens from Entamoeba histolytica in liver parenchyma, reflecting his deep commitment to understanding complex interactions in pathology. This progressive academic journey laid a strong foundation for his research in morphology and pathology.
Professional Experience
Since January 2000, Dr. Ventura-Juárez has served as a Profesor Investigador Titular “C” in the Department of Morphology at UAA, where he works on morphology and pathology education and research. Prior to this role, he taught over 300 undergraduate courses in histology, embryology, and anatomy at the Interdisciplinary Center for Health Sciences of IPN from 1977 to 1999. Since joining UAA, he has taught 64 courses in anatomy and histology and 33 postgraduate morphology courses in UAA’s Basic Sciences Center. As an invited evaluator for CONACYT and PRODEP, he has also contributed his expertise to national research standards. Dr. Ventura-Juárez’s professional career is distinguished not only by his teaching excellence but also by his research project leadership, with involvement in numerous CONACYT-supported projects and registered research initiatives within UAA.
Research Interest
Dr. Ventura-Juárez’s primary research interests lie in morphology, pathology, and immunology, focusing on the cellular and molecular dynamics within tissue and immune responses. His work initially centered on immunological interactions in morphology, as seen in his Master’s thesis on lymphocyte receptors in rat intestinal mucosa. His doctoral research further expanded these interests by studying the interactions between liver endothelial cells and inflammatory cells in response to antigens from Entamoeba histolytica, contributing valuable insights into host-pathogen interactions and tissue pathology. Over his career, he has led several CONACYT-funded research projects and contributed to 19 institutional projects registered with UAA. His publications, which include peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals and seven book chapters, reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in morphology and pathology, as well as his interest in disseminating his findings to a wider scientific audience.
Award and Honor
Dr. Ventura-Juárez has received numerous awards and honors that highlight his exceptional contributions to research and education. He has been a member of Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI) since 1998 and currently holds the esteemed Level III status, valid through 2026, recognizing his significant scientific achievements. Within UAA, he has twice received the Premio Universitario al Mérito en Investigación: in 2007 as an advanced researcher and in 2023 as a consolidated researcher. His mentorship has also been recognized, as he has supervised several award-winning doctoral theses in 2011, 2015, and 2023. With an ongoing desirable research profile under the PRODEP program through 2025, Dr. Ventura-Juárez’s awards and honors reflect his influence as a mentor, researcher, and leader in advancing morphological and pathological sciences.
Conclusion
Dr. Javier Ventura Juárez is a well-qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive contributions to research, education, and mentorship, coupled with a strong record of national and international publications and conference presentations, underscore his value as an advanced and established researcher. His influence on student research and his recognized leadership in research evaluation further solidify his reputation in the field. Continued expansion into high-impact publications and international collaborations would enhance his already impressive profile, making him a deserving candidate for this prestigious award.
Publications top noted
- Title: Amoebicidal Activity of Essential Oil of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants in an Amoebic Liver Abscess Hamster Model
Authors: ME Ávila-Blanco, MG Rodríguez, JL Moreno Duque, M Muñoz-Ortega, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2014
Citation Points: 53 - Title: Clinical Case of Cerebral Amebiasis Caused by E. histolytica
Authors: CA Maldonado-Barrera, MR Campos-Esparza, L Muñoz-Fernández, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2012
Citation Points: 52 - Title: Entamoeba histolytica Contains a β1 Integrin-like Molecule Similar to Fibronectin Receptors from Eukaryotic Cells
Authors: P Talamás-Rohana, VI Hernández-Ramirez, JN Perez-García, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 1998
Citation Points: 50 - Title: Early Interactions of Entamoeba histolytica Trophozoites with Parenchymal and Inflammatory Cells in the Hamster Liver: An Immunocytochemical Study
Authors: J Ventura-Juárez, R Campos-Rodríguez, V Tsutsumi
Year: 2002
Citation Points: 46 - Title: Human Amoebic Hepatic Abscess: In Situ Interactions Between Trophozoites, Macrophages, Neutrophils, and T Cells
Authors: J Ventura-Juárez, RA Jarillo-Luna, E Fuentes-Aguilar, V Tsutsumi
Year: 2003
Citation Points: 42 - Title: Hypophysectomy and Neurointermediate Pituitary Lobectomy Reduce Serum Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG and Intestinal IgA Responses to Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium
Authors: R Campos-Rodríguez, A Quintanar-Stephano, RA Jarillo-Luna, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2006
Citation Points: 36 - Title: Therapeutic Perspectives of p-Coumaric Acid: Anti-necrotic, Anti-cholestatic, and Anti-amoebic Activities
Authors: LR Aldaba-Muruato, J Ventura-Juárez, AM Perez-Hernandez
Year: 2021
Citation Points: 35 - Title: A Review of the Proposed Role of Neutrophils in Rodent Amebic Liver Abscess Models
Authors: R Campos-Rodríguez, M Gutiérrez-Meza, RA Jarillo-Luna, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2016
Citation Points: 35 - Title: Precision-cut Hamster Liver Slices as an Ex Vivo Model to Study Amebic Liver Abscess
Authors: P Carranza-Rosales, MG Santiago-Mauricio, NE Guzmán-Delgado, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2010
Citation Points: 34 - Title: Glycomacropeptide Attenuates Inflammation, Pruritus, and Th2 Response Associated with Atopic Dermatitis Induced by 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene in Rat
Authors: FC Muñoz, MM Cervantes, D Cervantes-García, M Jiménez, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2017
Citation Points: 32 - Title: Autofluorescence as a Tool to Study Mucus Secretion in Eisenia foetida
Authors: RMG Heredia, RB Dueñas, S Castillo, J Ventura-Juárez, M Silva Briano, R Posadas
Year: 2008
Citation Points: 31 - Title: Entamoeba histolytica: Production of Nitric Oxide and In Situ Activity of NADPH Diaphorase in Amebic Liver Abscess of Hamsters
Authors: J Pacheco-Yepez, R Campos-Rodriguez, M Shibayama, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2001
Citation Points: 29 - Title: Curcumin and α/β-Adrenergic Antagonists Cotreatment Reverse Liver Cirrhosis in Hamsters: Participation of Nrf-2 and NF-κB
Authors: JR Macías-Pérez, BJ Vázquez-López, MH Muñoz-Ortega, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2019
Citation Points: 28 - Title: Entamoeba histolytica Induces Human Neutrophils to Form NETs
Authors: J Ventura-Juárez, MR Campos-Esparza, J Pacheco-Yepez, V Tsutsumi
Year: 2016
Citation Points: 28 - Title: Expression of Immune Modulator Cytokines in Human Fulminant Amoebic Colitis
Authors: RE Sierra-Puente, R Campos-Rodríguez, RA Jarillo-Luna, J Ventura-Juárez
Year: 2009
Citation Points: 28