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Research and data analysis in biology and biotechnology. Focused on molecular systems, experimental research, and data-driven discovery.

Biologist & Biotechnology
Researcher

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Biologist & Biotechnology
Researcher

Highly motivated molecular biologist with experience in biotechnology, microbial biocatalysis, genetic engineering and data-driven biology. Highly motivated molecular biologist with solid experience in biotechnology, microbial biocatalysis, genetic engineering, and bioprocess optimization. Currently completing a Master's degree in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at UOC, strengthening competencies in programming, statistical modeling, and computational biology. Transitioning from academia to industry to apply combined wet-lab and computational expertise in data-driven environments such as genomics, molecular diagnostics, and biotechnology R&D.

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MSc in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics (UOC, ongoing). MSc in Molecular Biology (UV). BSc in Biology (UA). MSc in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics — UOC (2025 – present) MSc in Molecular, Cellular Biology and Genetics — Universitat de València GPA: 8.15 / 10 · Sobresaliente in research seminars. BSc in Biology — Universidad de Alicante GPA: 7.11 / 10 · Matrícula de Honor in Physics. Sobresaliente in Biology Projects, Cell Cultures & Tissue Engineering, and Applied Genetics.

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Research associate at the De Novo Synthetic Biology Lab (CSIC – i2SysBio) and previous experience at FISABIO and Universitat de València. Research Associate — De Novo Synthetic Biology Lab, CSIC (i2SysBio) July 2023 – December 2024 Genetic engineering and microbial biotechnology · Bioreactor management and process monitoring · Protocol optimisation and experimental design · Scientific reporting and conference preparation · Supervision of undergraduate students Trainee Researcher — Oral Microbiome Lab, FISABIO Public Health November 2022 – May 2023 Nucleic acid extraction · PCR workflows and anaerobic cultures · High-throughput sequencing data processing · Data analysis and reporting Researcher in Training — GEHUMEN Lab, Universitat de València February 2022 – July 2022 Semi-quantitative RT-PCR · Protein extraction and quantification · Research on therapeutic targets for Friedreich's Ataxia Laboratory Technician — Penta Laboratorios S.L. July 2021 – August 2021 Biological sample management · Preparation of sanitary reports and laboratory documentation

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Experience in Python and R for biological data analysis, including Bioconductor, DESeq2, limma and ggplot. Bioinformatics & Data Analysis Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, Biopython) R / RStudio (Bioconductor, DESeq2, limma, edgeR, ggplot, Shiny, caret) Laboratory Techniques PCR and RT-PCR · DNA/RNA extraction · Microbial culture and anaerobic techniques · Bioreactor operation and monitoring · Protein extraction and quantification Scientific Software UGENE · SnapGene · Benchling · Staden package · ImageJ

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Research presentations and scientific illustration contributions in microbiology, immunology and molecular biology conferences. Scientific illustrator — "Gamification of Immunology Content for Learning Based on Popular Games" (Redes-I3CE, 2020–2021) Published in the Journal of the Spanish Society of Immunology, 40(3). NRF2 as a target for Friedreich's Ataxia C. Pascual Tomàs · VI Congress of the Master in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biology (April 2022, Burjassot). Study of the Nasopharyngeal Microbiota Associated with Respiratory Infections linked to S. pneumoniae A. Adrados Planell, M. Cisneros Pérez, C. Pascual Tomàs, D. Henares, M. Ferrer, C. Muñoz Almagro, Á. Mira · XXIX Congress of the Spanish Microbiology Society (July 2023, Burgos).

What They're Saying

Claudia quickly understood the relevance of her work and showed a remarkable passion for research and scientific training.

Alex Mira, Head of Oral Microbiome Lab FISABIO