Diana Vanegas

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Associate Professor

University of Arkansas primary UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: Florida Museum of Natural History (2013); North Carolina State University (2024); Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (2011); University of Florida (2013–2023); Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2009–2013); Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (2020–2021); Michigan United (2023); Secretaría de Salud de Bogotá (2018); Gainesville Obstetrics & Gynecology (2013–2015); Clemson University (2019–2025); Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2014–2016); Michigan State University (2022–2024); Universidad del Valle (2010–2024)

Faculty Researcher

18 h-index 74 pubs 1,323 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

Links

ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

Diana Vanegas's research focuses on developing advanced biosensing technologies, particularly for the detection of pathogens and environmental contaminants. She has investigated capacitive laser-induced graphene-based aptasensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection in human saliva and developed nanocopper-decorated laser-scribed sensors for monitoring organophosphorus pesticides in aqueous samples. Her work also explores the potential environmental and health implications of nanomaterials used in biosensors. Additionally, Vanegas studies plant defense mechanisms, specifically the role of CML8 and GAD4 in regulating γ-aminobutyric acid accumulation in Arabidopsis. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 18, 74 total publications, and 1,298 total citations. Vanegas collaborates with several researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Eric S. McLamore, with whom she has 22 shared publications.

Metrics

h-index: 18
Publications: 74
Citations: 1,323

Selected Publications

Protocol L2.3 (LIG fabrication) v2 (2026)

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Methodological Approach for Screening and Evaluation of Literature using the Rayyan Tool v1 (2026)

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