Daniel Angel Linares Terrazas

EDUCATION

College / University

Universidad Mayor de San Andres (UMSA)

Highest Degree

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

Major Subjects

Human Medicine

Country

Bolivia

Lab Experience

Cytogenetics including karyotyping, FISH and chromosome fragility essays; Cell culture of lymphoblast, fibroblast and neural stem cells; molecular biology including PCR, NGS, Sanger sequencing and gel electrophoresis; advance biostatistics and bioinformatics with R and Bioconductor; experience in medical genetics and dysmorphology.

Projects / Research

2026: Temporal Dynamics of Alternative Splicing During Rapid Neural Differentiation by Forward Programming
2025 – 2026: Alternative polyadenylation dysregulation as a pathogenic feature in CAG expansion spinocerebellar ataxias
2022 – 2023: High altitude exposure and the birth prevalence of congenital anomalies in newborns with Down syndrome
2022 – 2023: Phenotype of Fanconi anemia in Bolivia: cytogenetic diagnosis implementation and Bolivian patient description

Scholarships / Awards

2026:	Future Scientist Exchange Program (FuSEP); University of Science and Technology of China
2025 – 2026:	Virtual Research Traineeship; STEM for Development and the RNA Institute of the University of Albany
2022 – 2023:	Research Assistantship; Genetics Institute of the Universidad Mayor de San Andres

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My background in medicine sparked a strong interest in human disease, particularly rare diseases, whose unusual pathophysiology can provide valuable insights into mechanisms that may also be relevant to more common disorders. I am especially motivated by the fact that rare diseases often remain understudied despite the significant burden they place on patients. The intersection of human genetics and neuroscience is particularly exciting to me, as understanding how genetic variation and regulation shape the nervous system can offer new perspectives on both disease mechanisms and the biology of the brain itself. In my previous research experiences, I have focused on understanding how genetic regulation contributes to disease, and I hope to continue exploring these mechanisms to better understand neurological disorders and ultimately contribute to advancing their study and treatment.