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Andrea Valderrama Alvarez
Bachelor In Biology
Bogotá,Cundinamarca
Summary
Highly motivated individual committed to learning and developing skills in neuroscience. Self-directed and research-oriented with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments for developing projects and analyzing data.
Overview
5
5
Years of undergraduate studies
1
1
Year as an international undergraduate researcher
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Curriculum completed and approved waiting for Graduation Ceremony on March 13, 2021
- Final accumulated grade average 4.67 / 5
High School Diploma -
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Graduated with Superior grade (Highest ranking grade > 4.5 /5 )
- Focus: Health Sciences Modality
- In senior year attended and approved university course: Genetics Theory, Pontifical Xavierian University
Honors and Awards
Bachelor in Biology
- Thesis awarded with honorable mention
- Received Semester Scholarship for Academic Excellence in 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Awarded Biology BSc Grade Average Acknowledgement in 2017 and 2016
High School
- Final Project awarded with Best Project in the Health Sciences Modality
- Received recognition for Academic Excellence each year from 2010 to 2015
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Andrés Bello University, Institute of Biomedical Sciences - Laboratory of Neuroepigenetics
Chile
01.2019 - 12.2019
Developed and conducted research on gene and protein expression associated with activity-dependent myelination as a result of spatial learning in adult mice.
- Standardized protocols and materials for molecular biology essays such as tissue immunofluorescence, gel electrophoresis, Real-Time PCR, and Western Blot.
- Performed spatial learning behavioral test on adult mice.
- Conducted molecular biology assays on experimental samples.
- Processed and analyzed the data obtained in the experimental phase to draw conclusions on outcomes.
Learned and practiced techniques such as tissue, cell, and RNA extraction, plasmid transformation, among others.
Molecular Biology Lab Monitor
Pontifical Xavierian University, Faculty of Science - Biology Department
Bogotá
01.2017 - 05.2017
Prepared materials and reagents for laboratory practices concerning molecular biology assays such as DNA extraction, DNA genotyping, vector transfection, conventional PCR, among others.
Cell Biology Lab Monitor
Pontifical Xavierian University, Faculty of Science - Biology Department
Bogotá
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared the laboratory practices that focused on the fundamental parts of cells, their condition in different solutions and phases in both division cycles and cancerous cells.
- Monitored students and graded quizzes.
Molecular Biology Intern
Pontifical Xavierian University, Human Genetics Institute - Molecular Biology Lab
Bogotá
02.2015 - 06.2016
Learned and practiced laboratory molecular procedures such as PCR, gel electrophoresis (agarose and polyacrylamide), and DNA profiling with the use of restriction enzymes.
Thesis and Projects
- Bachelor in Biology
Spatial learning induces changes in gene and protein expression associated with activity-dependent myelination
Recent studies have shown that neural activity derived from a learning paradigm induces myelination and oligodendrogenesis. Activity-dependent myelination (AdM) is a process that can occur during adulthood, thus suggesting it could be a potential plasticity mechanism. We evaluated if the Barnes Maze (BM) spatial learning task produces changes in gene and protein expression related to AdM in adult mice.
- High School
Determination of the most suitable material for the bottles used in the solar water disinfection method (SODIS), according to the migration index and the elimination of fecal coliforms.
Regarding the problems that arise from the use of bottles of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the process of solar water disinfection (SODIS) due to their limited heat resistance and the potential risk they pose to human health owing to the compounds that are released when reused. This project proposed as a general objective, to determine which material between the polypropylene (PP), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and PET is the most suitable for the bottles used in the SODIS method based on the transfer percentage and elimination of fecal coliforms, specifically for the study E.coli.
Certification
Use of animal models for research Training, Pontifical Xavierian University / University of The Andes
Publications
Control epigenético en la transición epiteliomesénquima (2019)
DOI: 10.11144/Javeriana.umed61-1.epig
Transición epitelio mesénquima: de lo molecular a lo fisiológico (2017)
DOI: 10.11144/Javeriana.umed58-4.temm
Affiliations
Member of Epigenetic and Cancer Student Research Group
Pontifical Xavierian University, Human Genetics Institute
The group's main function is to encourage students to take an interest in research and develop skills regarding the epigenetics field. The group has students from doctorate, master's, and undergraduate programs in areas related to medicine and biological sciences.
Skills
Outcome-oriented
Software
Fiji-ImageJ
Anymaze
Adobe Illustrator CC
R/R-Studio
NGS Data Analysis tools
Volunteering
Technology Team - Rio 2016 Olympic Games Volunteer
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Interests
Art and Art History
Philosophy
Music
Swimming
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