World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Yolanda Sáenz

Yolanda Sáenz

D-Index & Metrics

Microbiology

D-Index
56
Citations
9701
World Ranking
3732
National Ranking
108

Overview

Yolanda Sáenz is affiliated with the University of La Rioja in Spain and has a research focus primarily in the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work extends notably into Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pollution, and Endocrinology, with a strong publication record reflecting these areas.

Their research topics predominantly cover antibiotic resistance in bacteria, bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, pharmaceutical and antibiotic environmental impacts, antibiotic use and resistance, bacterial identification and susceptibility testing, dental materials and restorations, and antimicrobial agents and applications.

Recent publications include studies such as:

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa Utilizes Host-Derived Itaconate to Redirect Its Metabolism to Promote Biofilm Formation (2020, Cell Metabolism)
  • Predicting Pseudomonas aeruginosa susceptibility phenotypes from whole genome sequence resistome analysis (2021, Clinical Microbiology and Infection)
  • Antimicrobial resistance and virulence of Pseudomonas spp. among healthy animals: concern about exolysin ExlA detection (2020, Scientific Reports)
  • Cytokine Profiles Associated With Worse Prognosis in a Hospitalized Peruvian COVID-19 Cohort (2021, Frontiers in Immunology)
  • Occurrence of Pseudomonas spp. in Raw Vegetables: Molecular and Phenotypical Analysis of Their Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence-Related Traits (2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences)

Frequently published venues for their research include Antibiotics, Scientific Reports, Microorganisms, Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública, and Microbiology Spectrum.

Yolanda Sáenz has collaborated extensively with several coauthors, among whom María López, Beatriz Rojo-Bezares, Paula Toledano, Joaquı́m Ruiz, and María J. Pons are the most frequent collaborators, reflecting a multidisciplinary and cooperative approach to research.

Best Publications

  • Mechanisms of Resistance in Multiple-Antibiotic-Resistant Escherichia coli Strains of Human, Animal, and Food Origins

    Yolanda Sáenz;Laura Briñas;Elena Domínguez;Joaquim Ruiz

  • Antibiotic resistance in Campylobacter strains isolated from animals, foods, and humans in Spain in 1997-1998.

    Y. Sáenz;M. Zarazaga;M. Lantero;M. J. Gastañares

  • β-Lactamases in Ampicillin-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolates from Foods, Humans, and Healthy Animals

    Laura Briñas;Myriam Zarazaga;Yolanda Sáenz;Fernanda Ruiz-Larrea

  • Characterization of CTX-M and SHV extended-spectrum β-lactamases and associated resistance genes in Escherichia coli strains of food samples in Tunisia

    Ahlem Jouini;Laura Vinué;Karim Ben Slama;Yolanda Sáenz

  • Detection of Escherichia coli harbouring extended-spectrum β-lactamases of the CTX-M, TEM and SHV classes in faecal samples of wild animals in Portugal

    Daniela Costa;Daniela Costa;Patricia Poeta;Yolanda Sáenz;Laura Vinué

  • Antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolates obtained from animals, foods and humans in Spain

    Yolanda Sáenz;Myriam Zarazaga;Laura Briñas;Marta Lantero

  • Detection of CMY-2, CTX-M-14, and SHV-12 β-Lactamases in Escherichia coli Fecal-Sample Isolates from Healthy Chickens

    Laura Briñas;Miguel Angel Moreno;Myriam Zarazaga;Concepción Porrero

  • Assessment of antibiotic susceptibility within lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from wine

    Beatriz Rojo-Bezares;Yolanda Sáenz;Patricia Poeta;Myriam Zarazaga

  • Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and resistance genes in faecal Escherichia coli isolates recovered from healthy pets.

    Daniela Costa;Patricia Poeta;Yolanda Sáenz;Ana Cláudia Coelho

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa Utilizes Host-Derived Itaconate to Redirect Its Metabolism to Promote Biofilm Formation.

    Sebastián A. Riquelme;Kalle Liimatta;Tania Wong Fok Lung;Blanche Fields

  • Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolates in faecal samples of broilers.

    Daniela Costa;Laura Vinué;Patricia Poeta;Ana Cláudia Coelho

  • Monitoring and Characterization of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamases in Escherichia coli Strains from Healthy and Sick Animals in Spain in 2003

    Laura Briñas;Miguel Angel Moreno;Tirushet Teshager;Yolanda Sáenz

  • Mutations in gyrA and parC genes in nalidixic acid-resistant Escherichia coli strains from food products, humans and animals.

    Yolanda Sáenz;Myriam Zarazaga;Laura Briñas;Fernanda Ruiz-Larrea

  • Coculture-inducible bacteriocin activity of Lactobacillus plantarum strain J23 isolated from grape must.

    Beatriz Rojo-Bezares;Yolanda Sáenz;Laura Navarro;Myriam Zarazaga

  • qnr, aac(6′)-Ib-cr and qepA genes in Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.: genetic environments and plasmid and chromosomal location

    Elena Ruiz;Yolanda Sáenz;Myriam Zarazaga;Rosa Rocha-Gracia

  • Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli isolates recovered from wild animals.

    Daniela Costa;Patricia Poeta;Yolanda Sáenz;Laura Vinué

  • Detection of CTX-M-1 and TEM-52 β-lactamases in Escherichia coli strains from healthy pets in Portugal

    Daniela Costa;Patricia Poeta;Laura Briñas;Yolanda Sáenz

  • Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Virulence Factors in Faecal Enterococci of Wild Animals in Portugal

    P. Poeta;D. Costa;Y. Sáenz;N. Klibi

  • Antimicrobial activity of nisin against Oenococcus oeni and other wine bacteria

    Beatriz Rojo-Bezares;Yolanda Sáenz;Myriam Zarazaga;Carmen Torres

  • Prevalence and diversity of integrons and associated resistance genes in faecal Escherichia coli isolates of healthy humans in Spain.

    Laura Vinué;Yolanda Sáenz;Sergio Somalo;Esther Escudero

Frequent Co-Authors

Carmen Torres
Carmen Torres University of La Rioja
Myriam Zarazaga
Myriam Zarazaga University of La Rioja
Patrícia Poeta
Patrícia Poeta University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Abdellatif Boudabous
Abdellatif Boudabous Tunis University
Joaquim Ruiz
Joaquim Ruiz Autonomous University of Barcelona
Lucas Domínguez
Lucas Domínguez Complutense University of Madrid
Antonio Oliver
Antonio Oliver Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Emilia Cercenado
Emilia Cercenado Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón
Beatriz Guerra
Beatriz Guerra European Food Safety Authority
Francesc Marco
Francesc Marco University of Barcelona

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in expanding their expertise beyond microbiology, numerous online degree options provide flexible pathways into growing healthcare fields. Programs such as the cahiim accredited health information management degree online offer critical skills in managing health data and records, a vital area in public health and clinical research.

Those looking for faster certification options might consider fastest online medical billing and coding certificate programs. These programs are ideal for students seeking to enter the healthcare administration field quickly and efficiently.

More broadly, the range of online healthcare degrees ensures students can tailor their education to specific interests, whether clinical or administrative. This versatility offers valuable career flexibility in a rapidly evolving sector.

For those pursuing public health, mph online programs with easy admission requirements provide accessible options to develop leadership and research skills crucial to addressing health challenges at the community and global levels.

Best Scientists Citing Yolanda Sáenz

Trending Scientists