M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez
About M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez
M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez is a Molecular Biology Scientist currently working at Recombinetics and ARQUIMEA, specializing in generating human-porcine chimeras for organ transplants using advanced gene-editing technologies.
Work at Recombinetics
M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez has been employed as a Molecular Biology Scientist at Recombinetics since 2019. In this role, she is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she focuses on advancing research in molecular biology. Her responsibilities include maturing and activating porcine oocytes before gene inactivation, which is a critical aspect of her current research projects. Estevez is involved in designing experiments and managing research records, contributing to the company's innovative approaches in gene editing.
Current Role as External Consultant at ARQUIMEA
Since 2021, M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez has served as an External Consultant for ARQUIMEA in Minneapolis. In this capacity, she provides expertise in molecular biology and contributes to various projects within the organization. Her role allows her to apply her extensive knowledge in gene editing and molecular genetics to support ARQUIMEA's objectives.
Education and Expertise
M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of La Laguna, Spain, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She furthered her studies at Universidad de Granada, where she earned a Bachelor in Biology with a specialization in Molecular Genetics from 2005 to 2007. Estevez's academic background laid the foundation for her expertise in generating human-porcine chimeras for organ transplants using advanced gene-editing technologies such as TALEN and CRISPR.
Research Experience and Contributions
M. De Las Mercedes Ruiz Estevez has a diverse research background, having worked at several esteemed institutions. She was a PhD student at Universidad de Granada from 2007 to 2013 and later served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Genetics for nine months in 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Researcher 5 at the University of Minnesota from 2015 to 2019. Her research activities include performing immunocytochemical analysis to quantify cell integration in the inner cell mass and regularly attending seminars and conferences to present her findings.