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MC

Scientific Trajectory

Bridging biotechnology and space science. I combine my background in research with a passion for clear, impactful science communication.

Education
International Space University (ISU)

Master's in Space Science

International Space University (ISU)

  • Space Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Full MSS Scholarship awarded by Barrié Foundation.
Education
Experience
Giacomello Lab | ScilifeLab (KTH)

Research Engineer

Giacomello Lab | ScilifeLab (KTH)

  • Delivered analysis reports on spatial transcriptomics data from NASA Rodent Research 9.
  • Built reusable R and Python pipelines for biological datasets.
BioinformaticsSpace Science
Education
Karolinska Institutet (KI)

Master's Program of Biomedicine

Karolinska Institutet (KI)

Education
Experience
Anna Rising Lab | Karolinska Institutet

Research Assistant

Anna Rising Lab | Karolinska Institutet

  • Produced recombinant spider-silk proteins and assembled 3D scaffolds.
  • Generated protocols for structural characterisation.
Biomaterials
Education
European Space Agency (ESA)

ESA/ELGRA Summer School

European Space Agency (ESA)

  • Gravity Related Research Summer School.
ESASpace
Experience
CiMUS (USC)

Bachelor Thesis Researcher

CiMUS (USC)

  • Investigated novel low molecular weight compounds for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis using gene expression assays (qPCR).
  • Explored efficacy of eprinomectin in reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
ImmunologyResearch
Education
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)

Bachelor's in Biotechnology

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)

  • Grade: 9.2/10
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship
Education
Experience
Pereira-Acedo Lab | ILDH (UCL)

Research Intern

Pereira-Acedo Lab | ILDH (UCL)

  • Generated 3D tumour spheroids to test novel photosensitive therapeutic compounds.
OncologyResearch
Experience
Prionlab | CiMUS (USC)

Research Intern

Prionlab | CiMUS (USC)

  • Studied prion biology and protein misfolding diseases.
  • Learned proteomics research techniques for protein structural elucidation.
ProteomicsResearch
Experience
Immunity & Small Molecules Lab | CiMUS (USC)

Research Intern

Immunity & Small Molecules Lab | CiMUS (USC)

  • Developed cell culture skills with suspension and adherent cells.
  • Performed colorimetric quantification (ELISA) and flow cytometry analysis.
ImmunologyCell Culture

Core Competencies

Biotechnology

  • ·Spatial Transcriptomics
  • ·Biomaterials Engineering
  • ·Protein Engineering
  • ·Cell Culture Systems

Space Science

  • ·Microgravity Biology
  • ·Astrobiology Research
  • ·Space Systems Engineering
  • ·Commercial Spaceflight

Technical

  • ·R & Python Programming
  • ·Bioinformatics Pipelines
  • ·Statistical Analysis
  • ·Full-Stack Development