Alberto Santiago Balmaseda
Mexico City,Mexico
Summary
Medical doctor pursuIng a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences with experience in translational research and neuroscience. Specialized in experimental models, advanced microscopy, and biomedical data analysis. Proficient in statistical analysis and data processing using Python, as well as image analysis with ImageJ/FIJI. Strong background in laboratory techniques and neuroscience methodologies. Seeking to contribute to research in neuroscience and neurobiology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer (Non-Tenured)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Cultivated critical thinking and analytical skills in students by incorporating case studies into curriculum.
Teaching Assistant (Non-Tenured)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
10.2023 - Current
- Preparation of reagents and solutions for experimentation.
- Supervision and support for undergraduate students in laboratory techniques.
- Assistance in development of research proposals.
- Enable faster data processing by automating routine analysis tasks with specialized software.
- Implementation of advanced methodologies in experimental neuroscience, including immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, histological staining, stereotaxic surgery, research animal handling, and bright-field and fluorescence microscopy.
Medical Research Intern (Red MEDICI)
Molecular Pathogenesis Laboratory
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Standardization of various laboratory techniques, including immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, cryosectioning, stereotaxic surgery, research animal handling, among others.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer by training new interns on lab protocols and safety measures.
- Active participation in research group seminars.
- Critical review of internationally indexed scientific articles.
- Active contribution to the development of review articles.
- Assistance in teaching the nervous system module in the Medical Surgeon program at the Faculty of Higher Studies Iztacala.
Medical Research Intern (Red MEDICI)
Specialized Center for Neurosurgery and Neuroscien
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Participation in neurological and neurosurgical consultations.
- Assistance in neurosurgical procedures.
- Interpretation of imaging and laboratory studies.
- Support in the training of undergraduate medical interns.
- Involvement in the drafting and review of original research articles and case reports.
- Developed a mobile-based form for patient recruitment and follow-up, enabling the automatic update of a clinical and imaging database, facilitating the implementation of a new research protocol.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City, Mexico07-2028
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
Mexico City, Mexico09-2023
Skills
- Academic research and writing
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Laboratory Techniques: Immunostaining, Advanced microscopy (bright-field and fluorescence), Stereotaxic surgery, Cryosectioning
- Biomedical Software: Python, ImageJ / FIJI
- Experimental Models Management: Laboratory animal handling, Translational neuroscience protocols
Additional Information
Book Chapter:
- Soto-Rojas LO, Martinez-Fong D, Martínez-Dávila IA, Santiago-Balmaseda A, Flores-Martinez YM, Gutierrez-Castillo ME, Valenzuela-Arzeta IE, Martínez-Gómez PA, Luna-Herrera C. The Janus Face of β-Sitosterol-β-D-Glucoside (BSSG): Health Promoter and Neurodegeneration Inducer. Nova Science Publishers, Volume 45, 2022.
Internationally Indexed Scientific Articles:
- Andrade-Guerrero J, Martínez-Orozco H, Villegas-Rojas MM, Santiago-Balmaseda A , Delgado-Minjares KM, Pérez-Segura I, Baéz-Cortés MT, Del Toro-Colin MA, Guerra-Crespo M, Arias-Carrión O, Diaz-Cintra S, Soto-Rojas LO. Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding Motor Impairments. Brain Sci. 2024 Oct 24;14(11):1054. DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14111054.
- Santiago-Balmaseda A , Aguirre-Orozco A, Valenzuela-Arzeta IE, Villegas-Rojas MM, Pérez-Segura I, Jiménez-Barrios N, Hurtado-Robles E, Rodríguez-Hernández LD, Rivera-German ER, Guerra-Crespo M, Martinez-Fong D, Ledesma-Alonso C, Diaz-Cintra S, Soto-Rojas LO. Neurodegenerative Diseases: Unraveling the Heterogeneity of Astrocytes. Cells. 2024 May 27;13(11):921. DOI: 10.3390/cells13110921. ( First author ).
- Andrade-Guerrero J, Santiago-Balmaseda A , Jerónimo-Aguilar P, Cadena-Suárez AR, Sánchez-Garibay C, Pozo-Molina G, Méndez-Catalá CF, Cardenas-Aguayo MC, Diaz-Cintra S, Pacheco-Herrero M, Luna-Muñoz J, Soto-Rojas LO. Alzheimer's disease: an updated look from its genetics. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(4):3754. DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043754 ( First author ).
- Pérez-Segura I, Santiago-Balmaseda A , Rodríguez-Hernández LD, Morales-Martínez A, Martínez-Becerril HA, Martínez-Gómez PA, Delgado-Minjares KM, Salinas-Lara C, Martínez-Dávila IA, Guerra-Crespo M, Pérez-Severiano F, Soto-Rojas LO. PPARs and their neuroprotective effects in Parkinson's disease: a novel therapeutic approach in α-synucleinopathy? International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023; 24(4):3264. DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043264 ( First author ).
Scientific Presentations and Event Organization :
- Organizing Committee Member, First International Congress of Neurosciences FESI - TEC CCM, 2024.
- Oral Presentation: Weaving the Brain: Microglia and Astrocytes in the Homeostasis and Immune Response of the Nervous System, Neurosciences Symposium, VI MEDICI Congress, 2023.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Swedish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Lecturer (Non-Tenured)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant (Non-Tenured)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
10.2023 - Current
Medical Research Intern (Red MEDICI)
Molecular Pathogenesis Laboratory
11.2022 - 07.2023
Medical Research Intern (Red MEDICI)
Specialized Center for Neurosurgery and Neuroscien
08.2022 - 10.2022
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery
Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
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