Hello world, I am Erick Castillo 
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I am a bioinformatician in training, sharpening my skills in the computational analysis of genomic data. I hold a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, which has provided me with a strong foundation in advanced biological research and experimental techniques. I have experience in RNA-seq and microarray data analysis, focusing on biomarker identification. I am a fast learner and highly motivated, with a proven ability to adapt to new research areas and methodologies. My perseverance and attention to detail have allowed me to succeed in diverse scientific projects, and I am particularly interested in applying my growing expertise in omics data analysis to innovative research that addresses complex biological challenges.
Genomic data analysis (RNA-seq and microarray) of asthma patients and controls. The work is being carried out using Bash and R programming language to build pipelines that enable data processing, including quality control, normalization, and bias correction, and differential gene expression analysis, stratified by sex, to identify specific biomarkers related to asthma.
Molecular analysis of neuronal development using confocal microscopy, RT-qPCR techniques, and advanced image analysis tools. This work includes image acquisition (Leica LAS X) and processing (using ZEISS Arivis Pro) for brain tissue studies, generation and handling of primary neuronal cultures, molecular assays (PCR, RT-qPCR) and immunofluorescence techniques for biomarker identification.
I conducted research using techniques such as Western blot and RT-PCR to assess TDP-43 protein dysfunction, and employed cryostat sectioning and Nissl staining to analyze neuronal morphology.
Gained experience in advanced genetic editing using CRISPR/Cas9 in mouse cells and embryos, as well as in the generation and handling of HEK293 cell cultures.
Final grade: 9.21/10
Final grade: 9.12/10
Final grade: In process
Awarded for excellence, achieving one of the highest academic records in the Biology degree program at the Universidad de La Laguna
R
80%
Nextflow
60%
Python
50%
Bash
50%
mySQL
40%
Adobe Photoshop
95%
Adobe Illustrator
90%