Nora Bibiana Maria Gorla is an Argentine researcher with a degree in microbiology. She holds a PhD in biological sciences, and her research mainly focuses on topics related to human health and renewable natural resources.
The Argentine researcher contributes to various fields of microbiology, including genetic toxicology and human and animal cytogenetics. Her most significant applications are related to insecticides and antiparasitic agents.
Gorla and her connection with science
Gorla first trained as a microbiologist, a science dedicated to the analysis of microorganisms—organisms so small they are invisible to the human eye.
After completing her degree, she pursued a PhD in biological sciences at the University of Buenos Aires.
Gorla is a member of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). Additionally, she is part of the Cytogenetics Laboratory of the National Academy of Medicine in Buenos Aires.
The National Academy of Medicine aims to develop and promote scientific research in the field of medicine, particularly studies related to public health.
Gorla is also a member of the Laboratory of Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis, which belongs to the National University of Río Cuarto, located in the province of Córdoba.
At this university, she also works as a professor in the Faculty of Exact, Physical-Chemical and Natural Sciences.
Nora and the Juan Agustín Maza University
In addition to her teaching work at the National University of Río Cuarto, Gorla also teaches at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry at Juan Agustín Maza University.
She is a professor in the Faculty of Veterinary and Environmental Sciences and also works as a researcher at this institution.
The Argentine microbiologist is the director of the Laboratory of Genetics, Environment, and Reproduction (GenAR), which belongs to the Argentine Institute of Veterinary, Environment and Health (IAVAS).
IAVAS is dedicated to producing knowledge related to animal and human health, with a focus on research conducted in western Argentina.
GenAR promotes research centered on genetics, particularly studies related to animal and human reproduction.
The laboratory conducts analyses on the interactions between genes and the environment.
In this space, Gorla carries out research focused on animal cytology, genetic toxicology, and other topics.
Microbiology
Among the topics studied by the science dedicated to microorganisms and their analysis, Gorla focuses her research on animal cytology and genetic toxicology.
Animal cytology is a technique used in veterinary diagnostics and includes the study of different cell populations.
Genetic toxicology, in turn, is concerned with the interaction between toxic agents and the genetic material of organisms.
On this topic, Gorla is the author and co-author of several scientific articles covering themes such as animals and their relationship to environmental health, as well as the genetic material of children exposed to pesticides.
She has also conducted studies on the effects of insecticides, pesticides, and poisoning events in animals.
The Argentine microbiologist has carried out ecological risk assessments, biomarker studies of contamination, and research on feline genetics.
Her contributions include investigations on the use of agrochemicals—chemical products used in agriculture.
Regarding these substances, Gorla analyzes the problems that such products, including pesticides and insecticides, can cause, highlighting toxic health effects.
She has also conducted studies evaluating the use of insecticides in agricultural environments, particularly in the province of Mendoza.
Gorla is the author of various books that address topics such as genetics, cytogenetics, and genetic material.
She has participated in numerous events and scientific congresses such as the Argentine Genetics Congress, the International Veterinary Conferences, and the Research Conferences at Juan Agustín Maza University, among others.
Within Argentina, Gorla is one of the researchers who focuses her work in the field of microbiology.
Through both her teaching and research, the Argentine microbiologist contributes to the scientific field, especially on issues related to microbiology and the use of chemical products in areas such as agriculture.
