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San Diego, California, United States

Investigating the role of cancer-associated fibroblasts and the tumor microenvironment (TME) in tumor infiltrating lymphocytes phenotype at The Reina Lab.

San Diego, California, United States

Thesis: Fibronectin-Binding Integrins Alpha-5 Beta-1 and Alpha-v Beta-3 on Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Promote Fibronectin Collagen Matrix Assembly, Tumor Initiation and Tissue Stiffness.▪ Applied tumor cells and fibroblasts cell culture, antibody and si-RNAs treatments, Immunofluorescence staining and imaging, Immunohistochemistry, in vivo studies using mice models, atomic force microscopy, and western blots to study the intricate relationship between tumor cells, cancer associated fibroblasts, and the extracellular matrix.▪ Tracked data, experiments, and material to keep a meticulous record on an online server and place orders accordingly.

San Francisco Bay Area

▪ Established stable mini pools using sterile technique and CHO cells for one of the company’s lead molecule’s continuous production in efforts of advancing cancer research.▪ Collaborated with multiple departments within the company to transfect, expand, and purify the masked protein of interest to later present the final results on a company-wide platform.▪ Trained an incoming employee to carry on with the established project during the summer internship.▪ Diligent record keeping on Benchling.

Mexico City, Mexico

Thesis: Increased inhibitory capacity between the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with ACE-2 through enrichment of IgG and IgA anti SARS-CoV-2, by sequence analysis and molecular biology techniques.▪ Followed written and verbal protocols to perform B cell immortalization, protein expression in a cell free expression system (E. coli), affinity protein purification using AKTA, protein characterization through molecular biology (PCR, cloning, bacterial cultures, and sequencing) to obtain, classify, and enhance the blocking capacity of monoclonal antibodies anti-SARS-CoV-2 (IgG and IgA).▪ Maintained meticulous record of all experiments and data in the lab notebook.

Mexico City, Mexico

▪ Trained in “Good Clinical Practices” which included safety procedures in a laboratory setting to coordinate clinical studies ethically. ▪ Coordinated with COFEPRIS and Ethical committees on a national level to ensure the clinical studies were complying. ▪ Optimized follow-up of submitted documents to COFEPRIS and ethical committees through the elaboration of an app on Microsoft PowerApps in efforts to create a better system for the clinical investigation department.

Universidad Autónoma Del Estado De Hidalgo

▪ Selection for primers, calculation of total primers cost, including packaging expenses, to finally achieve a PCR reaction and develop molecular markers for Trypanosoma cruzi and Rickettsia monacensis, presented in canines.▪ Speaker at the International Congress of XXV Summer of Scientific and Technological Research of the Pacific.

Master Of Science - Ms, Bioengineering, Gpa: 3.8

Activities and Societies: Volunteering through outreach lessons at Lafayette Elementary school.Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Biotechnology

- Revision of the ISO 9001: 2015 standard. - Production and project management; knowledge of Microsoft Project. - Laboratories.

High School Diploma, International Baccaulareate

Activities and Societies: Debate TeamThesis: Comparison among diverse Aloe vera species as UV protectors.