Alberto Herrera Ortegon, Ph. D. Email & Phone Number

San Gabriel, Ca, Us

Duarte, Ca

- PhD in RNA Therapeutics in the Laboratory of Dr John Rossi in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology- Developed and optimized an aptamer discovery platform resulting in publication of methods chapter “Evolution of Cell-Type-Specific RNA Aptamers via Live Cell-Based SELEX” in RNA-Protein Complexes and Interactions (Springer Nature, 2023) - Comprehensive review of aptamer therapeutics field with visiting industry scholar leading to publication of “Current Advances in Aptamers for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy“ (Cancers, 2018, Editor’s Choice Award, >150 citations)

Department Of Neuroscience - Dr Karen S. Aboody Md

Highly competitive 6-month full time internship in stem cell research funded by the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). Involved in in-vitro/in-vivo development of orthotopic xenograft mouse models for bladder, pancreatic, ovarian, and prostate cancer to be used in pre-clinical studies for Neural Stem Cell (NSC) mediated treatments. Worked on in-vivo pre-clinical distribution and efficacy studies utilizing NSCs for tumor homing and targeted cancer therapies including nanoparticle drug delivery, thermoablative gold nano-rod therapies, and the use of genetically modified enzyme expressing NSCs that convert a less toxic prodrug into an active drug only at the tumor site.Experience gained: In-vitro/in-vivo orthotopic cancer model development, cytotoxic and migration assays, cancer and stem cell maintenance, animal training, dissection, tissue processing, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, confocal fluorescent imaging, and digital tumor reconstruction

Greater Los Angeles Area

Video company we started in 2009 to expand Punkvideosrock into more genres as well as be able to cover entertainment and culture events. We produce red carpet interviews, music features, full scale multichannel acoustic video recording and production, behind the scene videos and more. We have worked with both local and Grammy nominated artists including Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Andrea Bocelli, Kesha, Demi Lovato, The Backstreet Boys, Lil John, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, The Wanted, and tons more. We also maintain a website with news on current pop culture and music related news.Involved in all business and creative operations including videography, audio production, social media, publicity, purchases, website, and more

Video company I started with my brother and have been running continuously since 2007. We aim to spread our passion for music and document the people and music that define our culture. Our company produces interviews, behind the scene videos, and full scale multichannel multi-camera acoustic and live concert videos with both local and internationally touring artists. We have over 1000 videos uploaded, viewership around the world, and have been featured in major publications such as MTV, Fuse, Alternative Press, Karrang! (UK) and more. We also maintain a music news website that focuses on the alternative and punk music scene.Involved in all business and creative operations including videography, audio production, social media, publicity, purchases, and lead editor for our music news website

Chino Hills High School

Developed and taught chemistry curriculum and assisted in the economics curriculum for High School Students competing in Academic Decathlon. Served as advisor and mentor for student speech and interview competitions. Served as Interview and Speech judge for San Bernardino Academic Decathlon several years from 2009-2015.

Laboratory For Cellular Medicine - Dr Dave Digiusto

Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Academy student in the laboratory of Dr Dave DiGiusto. Involved in two long-term production runs testing methods of cell based production of a therapeutic fusion protein in CHO cells for future use in in-vivo HIV models. Tested fusion protein product for efficacy and potency in expanding T Cells and B Cells in-vitro. Experience gained: Cell Based Medicine Production, cGMP, CHO cell production, B Cell and T Cell isolation and culture, drug efficacy/potency testing, surface cell flow cytometry

Department Of Biology - Dr Ansel Zhao

SEES Apprentice Scholar and student researcher at Dr Zhao's Developmental stem cell lab. Investigated factors leading to stem cell differentiation and cell fate determination in human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC). Studied the expression levels of RGS2/RGS4 (Regulators of G-Protein Signaling) throughout Adipogenesis and Osteogenesis and investigated their role in hMSC cell fate determination.Experience gained: SNP analysis, PCR, clinical cancer genetics, hereditary breast cancer risk assessment

Clinical Cancer Genetics Department - Dr Jeffrey Weitzel

Summer research student through the City of Hope Dr Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Academy working in Dr Jeffrey Weitzel's Clinical Cancer Genetics department. Worked with lab scientists, geneticists, and oncologists who developed a low cost genetic test for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer. Gained experience working both from the clinical side (pedigrees, risk assessment) and from the lab running genetic testing (SNP analysis, PCR assays)

Math Engineering Science Achievement (Mesa) Center

Tutored lower division Chemistry, Biology, and Math in the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) and upper division science classes in the Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Center. Both centers provide support and mentoring to underrepresented and first generation college students. Taught digital literacy to community members as part of the California Connects Program.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Independent tutor in Math and Science

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Rna Therapeutics

• Development of cell directed RNA based delivery systems • Additional projects in T cell targeted therapeutics, COVID-19 • Rotations.

Certificate In Bioscience Management

Capstone project in collaboration with UC Riverside. Worked with business, management, and medical science students to identify commercial.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biotechnology Minor In Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Microbiology Club, Biotechnology Club, Science Education Enhancement Services (SEES), California Institute.

Associate'S Degree, Engineering, Biology, Tv And Radio

Activities and Societies: Math Engineering Science Achievement Center (MESA), Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), Physics Club, Society.