About
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Dear Reader,
I am Elisa Garcia, born in 2003 and finalizing my last year of the Science Programme at the University of Maastricht. I was born in Germany but have grown up mainly in London, Madrid, and Vancouver Island. I graduated high school at the 'Schweizer Schule Madrid' and obtained the Maturitätsdiploma. Since I am from a diverse background, I grew up speaking Spanish, German, and English. Therefore, I am fluent in all three languages obtaining C1 certificates and above in German and English. I believe my ability to learn languages is one of my strong suits, as it allows me to communicate easily with different people in different countries. Driven by a strong work ethic and personal ambition, I consistently set high standards for myself both academically and socially. I am devoted to continuous learning, particularly within the scientific realm, and I am dedicated to exploring ways in which scientific advancements can positively impact both human health and the environment.
In June 2024, I completed my Bachelor of Science at Maastricht University and acquired some professional experience before diving into my Masters. The Science Programme offered students to specialize in a field of interest with mine being regenerative medicine and molecular biology. For this, I have taken courses mainly regarding cell, micro, molecular biology, regenerative medicine, organic chemistry, biotechnology, etc, and those respective laboratory practicals. In the future, I would like to pursue a career involving biotechnology and regenerative medicine. I am excited by the potential of biotechnology and regenerative medicine, particularly the application of organoids in drug and medical research. Moreover, my bachelor's thesis research was conducted on the Dynamic Stimulation of 3-dimensional Complex Structures on the Differentiative Behavior of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Here I acquired the following skills: Laboratory skills, Biofabrication, Bioengineering, Osteochondral Regeneration, Scaffold design and production, coding, biochemical assays, and immunohistochemical staining.
Upon completion of my Bachelor of Science degree, I am eager to gain practical experience in the field before pursuing my Master's degree. I am open to opportunities that allow me to contribute to the scientific community and enhance my understanding of real-world applications of my studies. I am available for employment starting in June 2024 and am also interested in exploring potential internships that align with my interests and aspirations.
Sincerely, Elisa Garcia
Positions
Research Intern Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
4-month research project focused on bone tissue engineering and the "Dynamic stimulation of 3-dimensional complex structures for the advancement towards mechano-instructive scaffolds". The research goals of this project included:
(I) The determination of dynamically active mechanoinstructive scaffolds for bone tissue applications.
(II) The development of protocols to fabricate scaffolds with optimizable mechanical properties.
(III) The validation of the effects of dynamic simulation of hMSC orientation and differentiation.
(IV) The control of hMSC stemness through mechanoinstructive patterning.
Scaffolds were designed and developed with a Rhino code, followed by culturing, and seeding hMSCs to subject them to dynamic trials. The experimental analysis involved visual, biochemical, and immunohistochemical methods to assess the responsiveness of hMSCs under static and dynamic conditions.
Intern Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Assistance in daily patient procedures such as teeth whitening, bracket adjustments, patient handling assistance, and material sterilization.
Education
Maastricht univeristy 2021 - 2024
Field of study: Biomedical Science
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Maastricht Science Program specialised in biomedical sciences.
Courses taken:
BIO1101 - Introduction to Biology
CHE1101 - Introduction to Chemistry
INT1101 - Introduction of Liberal Arts and Sciences
PHY1101 - Introduction to Physics
INT2008 - Molecular Toxicology
NEU1002 - Cognitive Neurosciences: Biological Foundations of Behaviour
NEU2002 - Neuropsychopharmacology
BIO2001 - Cell Biology
CHE2001 - Organic Chemistry
INT - 1007 Science in Action
MAT1006 - Applied Statistics
BIO2007 - Genetics
BIO3001 - Molecular Biology
BIO3003 - Microbiology
INT3008 - Regenerative Medicine
INT3005 - Biobased Materials and Technology
SCI2042 - Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health
SCI3007 - Endocrinology
SCI3050 - Advances in Biomedical Sciences
MAT2006 - Calculus
BTR: The Dynamic Stimulation of 3-Dimensional Complex Structures on the Differentiative Behavior of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Practicals taken:
PRA1101/2 - Introduction to Scientific Research I and II
PRA2005 - Advanced Molecular Laboratory Skills
PRA2015 - Advanced Academic Skills
PRA2002 - Chemical Synthesis
PRA2018 - Capita Selecta in Life Sciences
PRA2014 - Genetics
PRA3010 - Microbiology
PRA3003 - Molecular Biology
PRA2026 - R Programming Language
Projects:
PRO1002 - Gamifying General Chemistry
PRO3001- Development of 3D surgical simulations for medical education
PRO3002 - My heart will map on: Curating more metabolic pathways in cardiomyocytes
PRO2001: Review: Neural interfaces
Skills
Keywords: 1D & 2D electrophoresis, 3D Modelling, Biochemical assays, Cell Culture, data analysis and modeling, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Regenerative medicine, Rhino, Stem CellsLanguages
English, German, Spanish all native
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