Adhara Renata Cruz

Biotechnology Engineering with hands-on expertise in molecular biology, bioprocess simulation, and biochemical analysis. Demonstrated research excellence through iGEM Silver Medal recognition. Proficient in qPCR, HPLC, Gibson assembly, and SuperPro Designer simulations. Skilled communicator and cross-functional collaborator.

Research Assistant at TecMed (2025-08 – 2025-11)

• Extracted DNA from complex fecal samples from patients with substance addictions, applying rigorous contamination-prevention protocols.
• qPCR applied to detect and quantify pathogenic microorganisms, providing critical biological metrics for a pre-sequencing clinical research framework.

Lab Member at iGEM Team (2024-04 – 2024-10)

• Contributed to a synthetic biology project recognized with a Silver Medal at the iGEM international competition (2024).
• Performed Gibson assembly, electroporation transformation, PCR purification, agarose gel electrophoresis, and SDS-PAGE for protein and nucleic acid characterization.

Research Assistant at Food & Biotech Dept. (2024-02 – 2024-05)

• Executed enzymatic assays with lactase and hyaluronic acid to evaluate biochemical activity and kinetics.
• Maintained strict documentation and quality standards to ensure data reproducibility across all experimental phases.

B.S. in Biotechnology Engineering – Tecnológico de Monterrey (2022 – 2026)