Ecology and Evolution Lab
The lab of Sur Herrera Paredes

Prior lab members

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Natalia Estrada, BSc (2023-2024)

Undergraduate Student - Internship

Undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas State Campus Querétaro, pursuing a B.S. in Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry. Passionate about pursuing a career focused on Microbiology.
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Itzy Pérez Alvarado(2023-2024)

Undergraduate student

Itzy is a student at the UNAM Juriquilla campus, where she is in her second semester of the B.Sc. in Genome Sciences. She is interested in studying and understanding how ecological interactions influence different microbiomes, and she is also interested in Evolutionary Biology.
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Onna Nayyu Leyva Alcantara (2024)

Undergraduate student

I am Onna, a sixth semester student of the Genomic Sciences Bachelor Program at ENES Juriquilla, UNAM. My primary interest lies in exploring viruses as biotechnological tools. Additionally, I am enthusiastic to understand diverse biological topics from both genomic and non-genomic perspectives.
Also I enjoy science fiction books and films, practice different sports, and play the piano.
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José Roberto Espinosa Hernández (2024)

Summer undergraduate student

Roberto is currently studying a bachelor's degree in biology at Universidad de las Américas Puebla. With interest in the areas of ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology, and how they affect each other.
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Miguel Lever Olvera (2024)

Summer undergraduate student

I am Miguel, currently in the sixth semester of a biotechnology engineering program for a bachelor's degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro. During my studies, I have been involved in research comparing DNA extraction methodologies, the adsorption capabilities of biomaterials for bioremediation, and the design of novel bioreactors for bacterial cellulose production. My main interests lie in statistical analysis and dietary supplementation for bodybuilding.
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Ana Lilia López Gallo, BSc (2024)

Undergraduate student

I am a Biotechnology Engineering student at ITESM. During my studies, I specialized in Functional Genomics and Synthetic Biology. I am interested in continuing to learn about gene editing techniques, microbiomes, and plants.
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Adriana Jaramillo Echeverry, DMD (2025)

Odontologist, PhD Student, Internship

Adriana is an Odontologist and PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences at Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia. She is working on metagenomic approaches to study periodontitis.
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Evelyn Lozano Ramos, BSc (2024-2025)

Undergraduate student

Evelyn is an undergraduate student at Arkansas State University Queretaro enrolled in Biotechnology with a minor in Chemistry. Eager to learn more of the resulting interactions between bacterial colonies and plants.
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Elliot López Alemán (2025)

Undergraduate student

Elliot is a student of the Genomic Sciences degree in UNAM ENES Querétaro. He is interested in animal body regeneration, cancer, and evolution. In his spare time he goes to the gym, paints and plays with his dog.
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Mariana Salgado Huerta (2025)

Undergraduate student

My name is Mariana. I am currently a sixth semester student in biotechnology engineering at ITESM. I’m curious about human biology and the interconnected systems that shape who we are. I’m particularly fascinated by the brain, memory functions, the human microbiota, and chronic diseases. I am eager to contribute to advancements in these areas. Driven by a desire for continuous personal and professional growth in an international and culturally enriching environment.
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Ximena Meneses Montiel (2025)

Undergraduate student

Ximena Meneses Montiel is currently pursuing a degree in Pharmaceutical Biology and Clinical Biochemistry at the Universidad De Las Américas Puebla, and is excited to do her internship at LIIGH.