Specialty: Hematopoiesis/leukemia lab support, in-vivo models, flow cytometry, ELISA, and DNA-damage assays
Ana María Altamirano Morales is a biologist with hands-on experience in preclinical research and laboratory operations. Her work spans in-vivo murine handling, mammalian cell culture, ELISA and APO-BrdU assays, flow cytometry, and DNA-damage assessments, alongside reagent procurement, vendor coordination, and academic event organization. At the Hematopoiesis & Leukemia Laboratory (UMIEZ, FES Zaragoza–UNAM), she contributes to projects on metabolic disease and plant-derived bioactives, including Sechium edule (H387-07) for oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic mouse models.
Areas of Expertise
- In-vivo models: handling and dosing (oral, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous); organ extraction; basic histopathology support
- Mammalian cell culture and viability/proliferation workflows
- Immunoassays and cytometry: ELISA, APO-BrdU, flow cytometry; DNA-damage assays
- Lab operations: reagent quotations and purchasing, supplier relations, inventory/documentation
- Data management and digitization; academic event planning and logistics
Education
- B.Sc. in Biology — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), FES Zaragoza (2019–2023)
- High School — Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades (CCH) Oriente (2016–2018)
Research & Professional Experience
- Hematopoiesis & Leukemia Laboratory (UMIEZ, FES Zaragoza–UNAM) — Research intern (Jan 2022–present): metabolic disease models (diabetes, hepatic injury), cell culture, ELISA/APO-BrdU, flow cytometry, DNA-damage assays; training of new members; organ extraction and histopathology assistance; administrative support (invoices, quotations, suppliers); academic event organization
- Service Circut — Records digitization and document management (seasonal, 2018 & 2022): scanning, indexing, list maintenance for IMSS/ISSSTE-related pension/loan files
Research Projects
- Effect of Sechium edule H387-07 on glucose reduction and modulation of oxidative stress/inflammation in a diabetic mouse model — Research collaborator (UNAM; 2022–2023)
Certifications & Training
- Clinical Biochemistry; Selected Topics in Clinical Laboratory — Colegio de Profesionales de Medicina de Laboratorio A.C. (2024)
- Accidental Punctures; Introduction to Peripheral Blood Smear Reading — (2023)
- Functional Foods in Clinical Practice: Strategies & Applications — Sociedad Mexicana de Obesidad (2024)
- EDULAB C — Certificate (2024)
Tools & Digital Skills
- Microsoft Office 365; GraphPad Prism 8; Zotero; Canva; English language proficiency
