Specialty: Human gut microbiome (16S rRNA) analysis, bioinformatics, and cellular models for oxidative stress and DNA damage
Adrián Cruz Olivares is a biologist with training in bioinformatics and mammalian cell culture, integrating 16S rRNA microbiome pipelines (QIIME 2, R) with laboratory techniques for oxidative stress and DNA-damage evaluation. His experience spans pharmacogenomics data workflows, clinical/epidemiologic database handling, and preclinical assays in hematopoiesis/leukemia contexts. He complements his technical profile with science education and academic coaching.
Areas of Expertise
- Microbiome analysis: 16S rRNA pipelines (QIIME 2), data wrangling and statistics in R
- Bioinformatics & scripting: Linux, Bash; introductory Python for analysis automation
- Cell culture & molecular techniques: DNA extraction/purification, PCR, gel electrophoresis
- Oxidative stress & DNA-damage assessments in blood/cell models
- Animal facility handling for preclinical studies; basic dosing and care
- Scientific communication and teaching (math, biology, chemistry)
Education
- B.Sc. in Biology — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City (June 2025)
— Thesis: Diversity of the gut microbiota in hypertensive older adults
Research & Professional Experience
- Pharmacogenomics Laboratory Intern — National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), Mexico City (Aug 2023–Mar 2024)
Analysis of gut microbiota (16S rRNA) in older adults using QIIME 2 and R; integration and normalization of clinical databases; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams linking genomic and clinical endpoints. - Hematopoiesis & Leukemia Laboratory — Service Placement — FES Zaragoza, UNAM (Jan 2022–Mar 2023)
Participation in projects on DNA damage in older adults with metabolic syndrome; cell culture and oxidative-stress assays in blood cells. - Applications & Technical Support Assistant — Silvera Ciencia e Ingeniería, Mexico City (Sep 2024–Mar 2025)
Technical advising on laboratory equipment, user training, and support for technology implementation. - STEM Instructor — Centro de Estudios Miguel Hidalgo, State of Mexico (Jan 2020–Jun 2021)
Teaching mathematics, biology, and chemistry; academic planning and personalized coaching.
Leadership & Volunteering
- Makesense re_action for impact — Climate-action project volunteer (Mar–Jul 2024)
Tools & Digital Skills
- Bioinformatics: QIIME 2, R (intermediate), Linux/Bash; Python (introductory)
- Lab: cell culture; DNA extraction; PCR; electrophoresis; basic animal handling
- Productivity: data management, documentation, and scientific presentation