Paulina Baeza

Biotechnology engineering student at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Campus Chihuahua) with a cumulative grade of 94.77 and academic distinction of 99.3.

Completed an in-person professional internship at Université de Montréal, conducting research on deciphering epilepsy genetics with a Mitacs scholarship.

Collaborated with UIS in a Bioreactor Design class to design a bioreactor for protein production toward a multiple sclerosis treatment. Developed media and protocols to produce MCherry in bioreactors, culminating in successful purification.

Developed experimental protocols and conducted laboratory experiments for micropropagation of potato meristems, using Minitab for statistical analysis. Collaborated with Museo Semilla to donate over 50 in vitro cultures.

Conducted protocols for mammalian cell culture and plant tissue culture while learning both topics. Worked as part of a course experience during the academic term.

Developed a theoretical proposal for SaveFruit using yeast to convert apple waste into microbial oil. Addressed the problem with a comprehensive solution spanning economic analysis to bioprocessing.

Presented a theoretical proposal for a medical advances company focusing on a multiple sclerosis treatment using an adeno-associated viral vector, in collaboration with UIS. Participated in laboratory work designing and constructing a biofactory to express a protein using tools including SnapGene.

Contributed to Dr. Faudoa's laboratory project researching the use of propolis in wound healing and supporting the formation of a biopolymer for wound care.

Grade: 94.77 (cumulative); academic distinction 99.3

Biotechnology engineering student at Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Campus Chihuahua) from 2020 to 2025, with a cumulative grade of 94.77 and an academic distinction of 99.3.