Cellular and Molecular Biology, Experimental Biology, Biomedicine, Neuroscience
Mexico
Lab Experience
Induction of hyperglycemia using streptozotocin (STZ), a compound that impairs pancreatic beta cells through DNA alkylation and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Tissue dissection, ultrasonic protein extraction, and protein quantification using the Lowry method.
Detection of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6) via Western blot.
Data collection, statistical analysis with PRISM software, and interpretation of experimental results.
Projects / Research
06/2021-05/2024: Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract on TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of male rats with hyperglycemia. Undergraduate Thesis, directed by Dr. Monica Elisa Ureña Guerrero at the Lab of Biology of Neurotransmission, Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty for Biological and Agricultural Science (CUCBA), University of Guadalajara (UdeG).
Scholarships / Awards
2025 – 2026:
Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2023:
“Early Research” Fellowship. University of Guadalajara (UdeG)
2022:
“Student Housing Program”. Mexico City's State Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
2021:
“Fund for Scientific Development in Jalisco to Address State Issues”. Jalisco's State Council for Science and Technology (COECYTJAL)
2019:
“Economic Incentive Program for Distinguished Students (PEEES)”. University of Guadalajara (UdeG)
SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS
My current scientific interests focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying emotion, learning, and memory, particularly in neurodivergent and neurodegenerative contexts. I am intrigued by how environmental factors shape neural networks and behavior. These topics fascinate me as they address complex brain processes with real-world implications.
To bridge basic neuroscience with societal impact, my interest stems from a personal concern about neurodegenerative diseases and professional experience with neurodivergent individuals, which have deepened my curiosity and empathy. In the future, I aim to integrate an evolutionary perspective through a multidisciplinary approach involving proteomics, behavioral analyses, and environmental manipulations to explore the interplay between brain function and its context.
My goal is to translate these findings into therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and promote inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals.
