JOSE DAVID RANGEL MEDRANO

Biologist, M.Sc., Dr.Sc in Biotechnology, with experience in molecular biology, population genetics, and phylogenetic analysis. Experienced in applying molecular tools to support biodiversity preservation, with key accomplishments including the discovery of new fish species in the Magdalena-Cauca river basin and significant contributions to understanding phylogenetics and population genetics of Colombian endemic species. Proficient in molecular biology techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing, committed to leveraging research skills to address real-world conservation challenges in aquatic ecosystems. Eager to explore and contribute to new research fields, leveraging a strong foundation in biological sciences and adaptable research skills.

• University Teaching Diploma, Pontifical Bolivarian University at Montería, Montería, 08/2020, 10/2020
• Internship, National University of Colombia, Medellin, 07/2009, 12/2009, Temporal genetic variation in Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) in Bolívar Cay (San Andrés archipelago) using microsatellite markers

• Species limits and introgression in Pimelodus from the Magdalena-Cauca River basin, Mol Phylogenet Evol, 05/14/22, 10.1016/j.ympev.2022.107517, Martínez JG, Rangel-Medrano JD, Yepes-Acevedo AJ, Restrepo-Escobar N, Márquez EJ
• Population genetics of the endangered catfish Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum (Siluriformes: Pimelodidae) based on species-specific microsatellite loci, Neotrop Ichthyol, 10.1590/1982-0224-2020-0120, García-Castro KL, Rangel-Medrano JD, Landínez-García RM, Márquez EJ
• Development of microsatellite loci and population genetics in the bumblebee catfish species Pseudopimelodus atricaudus and Pseudopimelodus magnus(Siluriformes: Pseudopimelodidae), Neotrop Ichthyol, 19, 1, e200053, 10.1590/1982-0224-2020-0053, Rangel-Medrano JD, Márquez EJ
• Two new species of Pseudopimelodus Bleeker 1858 (Siluriformes: Pseudopimelodidae) from the Magdalena Basin, Colombia, PeerJ, 8, e9723, 10.7717/peerj.9723, Restrepo-Gómez AM, Rangel-Medrano JD, Márquez EJ, Ortega-Lara A
• Ancient genetic divergence in bumblebee catfish of the genus Pseudopimelodus(Pseudopimelodidae: Siluriformes) from northwestern South America, PeerJ, 8, e9028, 10.7717/peerj.9028, Rangel-Medrano JD, Ortega-Lara A, Márquez EJ
• Complete mitochondrial genome of the Neotropical catfish Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum (Siluriformes, Pimelodidae), Mitochondrial DNA, 10.3109/19401736.2014.1003830, Rangel-Medrano JD, Juan F. Alzate, Edna J. Márquez
• Molecular and morphometric characterization of two dental morphs of Saccodon dariensis (Parodontidae), J. Fish Biol, 89, 1, 529-536, 1095-8649, Restrepo Escobar N., Rangel Medrano J. D., Mancera Rodriguez J, Marquez Fernández E. J.

• Date of Birth: 04/11/88
• Nationality: Colombian
• Place of brith: Corozal Sucre