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Mariana Benavides Vesga
Chemist
Bogotá
Summary
Proactive, persevering, and initiative-driven chemistry student at the University of Los Andes with a strong focus on organic and analytical chemistry, as well as AI-driven methods. Passionate about pharmaceutical chemistry, natural products, analytical methods, organic synthesis, and metabolomics. Constantly seeking opportunities to enhance understanding of the intersection between chemistry and AI, particularly in aiding extensive data treatment and potential prediction of new metabolites. Eager to learn and collaborate globally. Committed to contributing to meaningful research and driving impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked with advanced analytical techniques applied to different projects
- Cuantification of lipids (Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid etc) in oil samples
- Separation of enantiomers in racemic mixtures of aminoacids and several drugs
- Cuantification of Asparigine in Colombian ´panela´
- Analysis and cuantification of neurotransmitters in some animal brains (rats, fishes, flies)
Involved in others lab projects in the analysis colombian chillies, amazonian fruits, rums and cachas colombian and brazilian, oxidation proceses in s. aureus.
- Trained in the proper use of chromatographic analysis techniques: HPLC, GC and CE in multiple modalities. And in analyzing and interpreting mass spectrometry.
Research Intern
Purdue University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with profesor Severing T. Schneebeli and PhD student Anthony G. Mena in the ongoing project of synthesizing supramolecular cages for drug delivery.
- Got the distinction "Best poster presentation" in the SURF summer symposium 2023.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia 08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colegio Santa Francisca Romana
Bogotá, Colombia 08.2006 - 07.2020
Skills
Researching skills
Laboratory techniques
Literature reviews
Data collection
Inventory and supply management
Teaching students
Teamwork and collaboration
Software
MestreReNova
Power Point
Python
MobaXterm
GNPS
MZmine
Visual Studio Code
Matplotlib
Certification
Completed a certified course in Speed and Advanced Reading at AVAN-C Academy
Timeline
Research Intern
Purdue University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Universidad De Los Andes
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Universidad De Los Andes
08.2020 - Current
Completed a certified course in Speed and Advanced Reading at AVAN-C Academy
10-2018
High School Diploma -
Colegio Santa Francisca Romana
08.2006 - 07.2020
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