Cecilia Demergasso

Expertise: Microbiology
Expedition Role: Project Biology Deputy Lead
Affiliation: Universidad Católica del Norte

Who I am and What I Do

My name is Cecilia Demergasso and I am working in a Microbiology Lab at the Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile.

Career Journey

I am biochemist

Growing up

I grew up in Capitán Sarmiento, a little and beautiful town in the República Argentina.

What made you study science?

I was keen on science because of our chemistry professor in high school, Dr. Alberto Ruiz

Family, hobbies, interests, etc.

I am married to Guillermo and we have a beautiful 3 year old daughter, María Celia. I like to dance and I belong to a dancing group with at least 50 women, some men and 30 children. Our teacher is Nelly Lemus Villa a really beautiful woman.