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Scientific Trajectory

Researcher with interdisciplinary experience across biotechnology, space science, and biomedicine. Focused on bridging molecular biology, bioinformatics, and translational research to address complex scientific challenges.

Education
International Space University (ISU)

Master's in Space Science

International Space University (ISU)

  • Space Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Full MSS Scholarship awarded by Barrié Foundation.
Education
Experience
Giacomello Lab | ScilifeLab (KTH)

Research Engineer

Giacomello Lab | ScilifeLab (KTH)

  • Delivered analysis reports on spatial transcriptomics data from NASA Rodent Research 9.
  • Built reusable R and Python pipelines for biological datasets.
BioinformaticsSpace Science
Education
Karolinska Institutet (KI)

Master's Program of Biomedicine

Karolinska Institutet (KI)

Education
Experience
Anna Rising Lab | Karolinska Institutet

Research Assistant

Anna Rising Lab | Karolinska Institutet

  • Produced recombinant spider-silk proteins and assembled 3D scaffolds.
  • Generated protocols for structural characterisation.
Biomaterials
Education
European Space Agency (ESA)

ESA/ELGRA Summer School

European Space Agency (ESA)

  • Gravity Related Research Summer School.
ESASpace
Experience
CiMUS (USC)

Bachelor Thesis Researcher

CiMUS (USC)

  • Investigated novel low molecular weight compounds for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis using gene expression assays (qPCR).
  • Explored efficacy of eprinomectin in reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
ImmunologyResearch
Education
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)

Bachelor's in Biotechnology

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)

  • Grade: 9.2/10
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
Education
Experience
Pereira-Acedo Lab | ILDH (UCL)

Research Intern

Pereira-Acedo Lab | ILDH (UCL)

  • Generated 3D tumour spheroids to test novel photosensitive therapeutic compounds.
OncologyResearch
Experience
Prionlab | CiMUS (USC)

Research Intern

Prionlab | CiMUS (USC)

  • Studied prion biology and protein misfolding diseases.
  • Learned proteomics research techniques for protein structural elucidation.
ProteomicsResearch
Experience
Immunity & Small Molecules Lab | CiMUS (USC)

Research Intern

Immunity & Small Molecules Lab | CiMUS (USC)

  • Developed cell culture skills with suspension and adherent cells.
  • Performed colorimetric quantification (ELISA) and flow cytometry analysis.
ImmunologyCell Culture

Core Competencies

Biotechnology

  • ·Spatial Transcriptomics
  • ·Biomaterials Engineering
  • ·Protein Engineering
  • ·Cell Culture Systems

Space Science

  • ·Microgravity Biology
  • ·Astrobiology Research
  • ·Space Systems Engineering
  • ·Commercial Spaceflight

Technical

  • ·R & Python Programming
  • ·Bioinformatics Pipelines
  • ·Statistical Analysis
  • ·Full-Stack Development