Gabriel Ramírez-Vilchis

I am an undergraduate student in Genomic Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

My main interests include:

I aim to integrate experimental biology with computational approaches to better understand how cellular processes are regulated at the molecular level.

Skills

  • Software Development & Data Analysis: Python, R, Bash, C, Perl
  • Bioinformatics: BLAST, Clustal Omega, MUSCLE, RNA-seq preprocessing (FastQC, STAR, DESeq2)
  • Collaborative Tools: Git, GitHub, Jupyter Notebooks
  • Molecular Biology: Microscopy, flow cytometry (basic level)
  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (C1), French (A2)
  • Soft Skills: Teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, communication

Research Experiences

Lieber Institute for Brain Development (LIBD), Baltimore, MD, USA
Leonardo Collado-Torres Lab | Research Intern (Remote)
Jun 2025 – Present

  • Analysis of transcriptomic data with R/Bioconductor.
  • Development of reproducible pipelines for large-scale data analysis.

Institute of Biotechnology (IBt), Morelos, Mexico
Yvonne Rosenstein-Azoulay Lab | Research Intern
Dec 2024 – Present

  • Studying the process of nuclear extrusion during erythroid differentiation.
  • Laboratory techniques in molecular biology and microscopy.

Center for Genomic Sciences (CCG), Morelos, Mexico
FreyreLab | Research Intern
Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Learning Python for data analysis.
  • Parsing data from HTML files and performed basic analyses.

Teaching Experiences

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Undergraduate Program in Genomic Sciences (LCG) | Teaching Assistant
Aug 2025 – Present

  • Assisting in the course “Introduction to Probability and Statistics”.
  • Assisting in the course “Programming in Python”.

Publications & Presentations

  • The role of CD43 sialomucin in erythrocyte differentiation
    Conference presented at 13th Week of Science and Scientific Education, National High School “Erasmo Castellanos Quinto”, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico, 2025
    🔗 View Invitation Letter (PDF)

  • Role of CD43 in erythroid differentiation
    Poster presented at XXVI National Congress of Immunology, Chihuahua, Mexico, 2025
    Authors: Gabriel Ramírez-Vilchis, Samantha Carpio-Torres, Ángel Flores-Alcantar, Erika Melchy-Pérez, Verónica Rojo-León & Yvonne Rosenstein.
    🔗 View Certificate (PDF)

Education

B.Sc. in Genomic Sciences (ongoing)
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Aug 2021 – Present

High School
National High School “Miguel E. Schulz”, UNAM
Aug 2018 – Jul 2021

Courses & Training

  • Creating Business Opportunities in the Biosciences - National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), 2026

  • Differential Equations - National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), 2025

  • Fundamental Concepts in Immunology - Mexican Society for Immunology (SMI), Mexico, 2025
    🔗 View Certificate (PDF)

  • Flow Cytometry for Leukemia Immunophenotyping — National Cytometry Laboratory (LabNalCit), Mexico, 2025

  • Biosafety Course - Institute of Biotechnology (IBt), UNAM, 2024

Memberships & Affiliations

Awards & Recognitions

  • 3rd Place – XXIX University Science, Technology and Innovation Fair | UNAM, 2021
    Project: Observing and analyzing human nonverbal communication: smiles as a form of communication
    🔗 View Project (PDF)
  • 1st Place – Inter-preparatories Chemistry Contest | National High School 8, UNAM, 2020
  • 3rd Place – University Knowledge Olympiad (Mathematics) | UNAM, 2019
  • 2nd Place – Inter-preparatories Math Contest | National High School, UNAM, 2019

Tools & Technologies

Python R PyTorch Pandas NumPy Git Linux Bash VS Code Jupyter

Academic Posts (BlueSky)

Beyond the Lab

Outside of research, I enjoy practicing Mexican folklore dance, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.
I also served as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where I developed leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.