Belen Torondel BSc MSc PhD
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I did my first degree (Pharmacy, 1999) and PhD (Pharmacy, 2004) at the University of Valencia (Spain). In 2008 I completed my Masters degree (Public Health in Developing Countries) at LSHTM. From 2004 to 2008 I worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Centre for Clinical Pharmacology at University College London in the field of cardiovascular research. I have also participated in hygiene promotion projects in Bolivia with the Spanish Agency of International Cooperation. I joined the Environmental Health Group (DCVBU) in October, 2009, as a Research Assistant to work as the Microbiologist on a sanitation project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to explore innovative means for extending the life of domestic pit-latrines.
Affiliation
Teaching
I participate in Applying Principles of Public Health module and I am also course co director of the distance learning module Water and Sanitation.
Research
For the last 3 years I have been working in the field of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation. One of my research project aims to understand decomposition processes within latrine pits and the influence of sanitation technology factors on decomposition. This understanding will support the development of bio-additives and/or innovative latrine technologies that will extend the life of latrine pits. The project will be carried out in Tanzania and Vietnam (more information can be found at www.sanitationventures.com).
I am also interested in the pathogens and risk of infection associated with different hygiene and sanitation practices.
Research areas
- Bacteria
- Diagnostics
- Hygiene
- Public health
- Sanitation
- Water
Disciplines
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology
- Pharmacology
Disease and Health Conditions
- Diarrhoeal diseases
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Selected publications
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Adenoviral-mediated overexpression of DDAH improves vascular tone regulation.
Torondel, B.; Nandi, M.; Kelly, P.; Wojciak-Stothard, B.; Fleming, I.; Leiper, J.;
Vasc Med, 2010; 15(3):205-13
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Modulation of Rac1 activity by ADMA/DDAH regulates pulmonary endothelial barrier function.
Wojciak-Stothard, B.; Torondel, B.; Zhao, L.; Renn?, T.; Leiper, J.M.;
Mol Biol Cell, 2009; 20(1):33-42
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Local delivery of VEGF adenovirus to the uterine artery increases vasorelaxation and uterine blood flow in the pregnant sheep.
David, A.L.; Torondel, B.; Zachary, I.; Wigley, V.; Abi-Nader, K.; Nader, K.A.; Mehta, V.; Buckley, S.M.; Cook, T.; Boyd, M.; Rodeck, C.H.; Martin, J.; Peebles, D.M.;
Gene Ther, 2008; 15(19):1344-50
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Synergy between natriuretic peptides and phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors ameliorates pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Baliga, R.S.; Zhao, L.; Madhani, M.; Lopez-Torondel, B.; Visintin, C.; Selwood, D.; Wilkins, M.R.; MacAllister, R.J.; Hobbs, A.J.;
Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2008; 178(8):861-9
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Disruption of methylarginine metabolism impairs vascular homeostasis.
Leiper, J.; Nandi, M.; Torondel, B.; Murray-Rust, J.; Malaki, M.; O'Hara, B.; Rossiter, S.; Anthony, S.; Madhani, M.; Selwood, D.; Smith, C.; Wojciak-Stothard, B.; Rudiger, A.; Stidwill, R.; McDonald, N.Q.; Vallance, P.;
Nat Med, 2007; 13(2):198-203
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The ADMA/DDAH pathway is a critical regulator of endothelial cell motility.
Wojciak-Stothard, B.; Torondel, B.; Tsang, L.Y.; Fleming, I.; Fisslthaler, B.; Leiper, J.M.; Vallance, P.;
J Cell Sci, 2007; 120(Pt 6):929-42
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Endothelium-dependent responses in human isolated thyroid arteries from donors.
Torondel, B.; Vila, J.M.; Segarra, G.; Lluch, P.; Medina, P.; Mart?nez-Le?n, J.; Ortega, J.; Lluch, S.;
J Endocrinol, 2004; 181(3):379-84
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Plasma concentrations of nitric oxide and asymmetric dimethylarginine in human alcoholic cirrhosis.
Lluch, P.; Torondel, B.; Medina, P.; Segarra, G.; Del Olmo, J.A.; Serra, M.A.; Rodrigo, J.M.;
J Hepatol, 2004; 41(1):55-9
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