Prior lab members

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.

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.

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.
Also I enjoy science fiction books and films, practice different sports, and play the piano.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.