Adrián Cruz Olivares is a Biologist graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), with expertise in gut microbiota, bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. His training combines laboratory skills and management of molecular techniques with computational analysis of omics data, integrating experimental biology and data science approaches to the study of human health.
His thesis work, “Gut microbiota diversity in hypertensive older adults.”, The study addressed the characterization of microbial communities by sequencing the 16S rRNA gene and bioinformatic analysis with QIIME 2 and R, evaluating their relationship with cardiovascular risk factors.
During his career, he has participated in:
- Technical and commercial assistance in Silvera Science and Engineering, providing training in the use of laboratory equipment and consulting for the implementation of new technologies.
- Pharmacogenomics research at the National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), performing bioinformatics analysis of microbiota, management of clinical databases and data normalization for epidemiological studies.
- Studies on oxidative stress and DNA damage in the Laboratory of Hematopoiesis and Leukemia of the FES Zaragoza (UNAM), with cell culture techniques and biomarker analysis.
His technical expertise includes:
- Cell culture, DNA extraction and purification, PCR, electrophoresis, sequencing and management of animal models.
- Bioinformatics analysis with tools such as QIIME 2, R, Python and Linux, applied to genomic and metagenomic data.
He has complemented his education with teaching experience as a professor of high school entrance courses in the areas of Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, and with participation in volunteer projects oriented to climate action.
At Quantum Lab, his capabilities in cell culture, molecular biology and data analysis allow him to contribute to the evaluation of biotechnological materials, ensuring quality and consistency of results.