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María Alejandra Corzo López

María Alejandra Corzo López

Gustavo A. Madero,Mexico City

Summary

Research professional with strong foundation in data analysis, experimental design, and scholarly writing. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to evolving research requirements. Known for delivering impactful results through rigorous methodologies and critical thinking. Skilled in literature review, statistical software, and scientific communication. Reliable and adaptable with focus on achieving research objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scholar

Cinvestav
06.2017 - Current
  • Im work with human and animal cells (culture and maintenance), in addition to the use and management of protocols for working with proteins (extraction and analysis), molecular biology and experiment design
  • Management of techniques such as Western blot, PCR, cloning, transient DNA transfection for protein expression in cell cultures, immunoprecipitations, EMSA, immunofluorescence, image capture in confocal microscopy.
  • Interpreted large data sets and information, drawing relevant conclusions and documenting for later analysis.
  • Designed presentations summarising research findings.
  • Collaborated with team members to conduct high-level research projects.

Teacher of Science

Colegio Campestre Maximino Poitiers
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Evaluated academic needs, recording and reporting on progress of pupils for first-class learning experiences.
  • Planned and prepared high-quality lessons, engaging and motivating students to maximise learning potential.
  • Delivered science-focused extracurricular activities to encourage and support students growth.
  • Participated in curriculum design for biology, chemistry and physics electives.
  • Organised and implemented in-class experiments for all learning modules to increase student participation.
  • Established positive and supportive relationships with parents and caregivers to increase student learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Bogota, Colombia
07.2014

Master of Science - Cell Biology

Centro De Investigación Y De Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV)
Mexico City
07.2018

PhD - Cell Biology

Centro De Investigación Y De Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV)
Mexico City
06.2023

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - women in the STEM

CONCYTEC-BRITISH COUNCIL

No Degree - 17th Canadian IBRO School For Neuroscience

IBRO School
Montreal, Canada
05-2025

Skills

  • Quantitative research
  • Qualitative research
  • Scientific writing
  • Research design
  • Research presentations
  • Course preparation
  • Journal publication
  • Student development

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Publications

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels in Neuropathic Pain Signaling. Felix R, Corzo-Lopez A, Sandoval A. Life. 2025. 15.888. doi.org/10.3390/life15060888


The Leucine-Rich Repeat Kinase 2 Variant LRRK2G2019S Up-Regulates L Type (CaV1.3) Calcium Channel via the CaVβ3 Subunit: Possible Role in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease. Sandoval A, Corzo-Lopez A, Duran P, Tovar-Soto D, Vargas- Caballero B, Galicia-Saldaña V, Gonzalez-Ramirez, Felix R,. Int J Mol Sci. 2025. Mar 31; 26 (7)3229.


Molecular cloning of the gene promoter encoding the human CaVγ2/Stargazin divergent transcript (CACNG2-DT): characterization and
regulation by the cAMP-PKA/CREB signaling pathway, Muñoz-Herrera D, Calderon-Rivera A, Zarco N, Corzo-Lopez A, Leyva-Leyva M, Monjaraz E,Sandoval A, Oviedo N, González-Ramirez R, Felix R, 2023, Front Physiol, 16,14, 1286808, 10.3389/fphys.2023.1286808


Molecular mechanisms of nuclear transport of the neuronal voltage gated Ca2+ channel β3 auxiliary subunit, Corzo-López A, Leyva-Leyva M, Castillo-Viveros V, Fernández-Gallardo M, Muñoz-Herrera D, Sandoval A, González-Ramirez R, Felix R, 2023, Neuroscience, 1, 522, 150-164, 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2023.04.015


Identification of Dp140 and α1-syntrophin as novel molecular interactors of the neuronal CaV2.1, Leyva-Leyva M, Sandoval A, Morales-Lázaro SL, Corzo-López A, Felix R, González-Ramírez R, 2023, Plugers Arch, 457-468, 10.1007/s00424-023-02803-1 


Role of the Ca2+ channel α2δ-1 auxiliary subunit in proliferation and migration of human glioblastoma cells, Fernández-Gallardo M, Corzo-López A, Muñoz-Herrera D, Leyva-Leyva M, González-Ramirez R, Sandoval A, Delgado-Lezama R, Monjaraz E, Felix R, 2022, PLoS One, 17, 10.1371/journal.pone.0279186.


The role of voltage-gated calcium channels in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease, Sandoval A, Duran P, Corzo-Lopez A, Fernández-
Gallardo M, Muñoz-Herrera D, Leyva-Leyva M, González-Ramírez R, Felix R, 2022, Int J Neurosci, 1-10, 0.1080/00207454.2022.2115905


Ion channel long non-coding RNAs in neuropathic pain, Felix R, Muñoz-Herrera D, Corzo-Lopez A, Fernández-Gallardo M, Leyva-Leyva M,
González-Ramírez R, Sandoval A, 2022, Plugers Arch, 474, 4, 457-468,10.1007/s00424-022-02675-x

Timeline

Research Scholar

Cinvestav
06.2017 - Current

Teacher of Science

Colegio Campestre Maximino Poitiers
01.2014 - 06.2016

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - women in the STEM

CONCYTEC-BRITISH COUNCIL

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional

Master of Science - Cell Biology

Centro De Investigación Y De Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV)

PhD - Cell Biology

Centro De Investigación Y De Estudios Avanzados Del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV)

No Degree - 17th Canadian IBRO School For Neuroscience

IBRO School
María Alejandra Corzo López