TEAM
Dr. José E.
Barboza-Corona
I am a chemist, pharmaceutical, and biologist from the University of Guanajuato; I hold a Doctorate in Science in Biotechnology from CINVESTAV, Mexico. I completed a postdoctoral position at the University of California under Dr. Brian Federici and had a sabbatical stay at Stanford University with Dr. Drew Endy.
I have been awarded several fellowships, including the Fulbright-COMEXUS fellowship, the UCMEXUS fellowship, and the CONACyT fellowship. Additionally, I am a level 3 member of the National System of Researchers and a member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
Currently, I am a professor in the Food Department and in the Graduate Program in BioScience (Master's and Doctorate) at the University of Guanajuato, Mexico. In my free time, I enjoy science fiction and action movies, exercising, playing the guitar, teaching, reading and writing about science, walking with my pets, doing household chores, and spending quality time with my family.
Dr. Luz E.
Casados-Vázquez
To date, I am "Catedrática CONAHCyT-Universidad de Guanajuato" in the program "Researchers for Mexico." I received my Doctorate in Sciences in Biotechnology from the CINVESTAV, Mexico. I am a member of the National System of Researchers, level 1. I enjoy running, swimming, teaching, writing, reading, and spending time with my family.
Dr. Rubén
Salcedo-Hernández
I am a Titular Professor at the University of Guanajuato. I received my doctorate in Science from the University of Guanajuato in Experimental Biology. Currently, I am a member of the National System of Researchers, level 1. As a hobby, I enjoy opening and repairing the laboratory equipment.
PhD, DSc
Students
MSc María Fernanda Mendoza-Acosta
I enjoy challenges and am working hard on a cell-free platform to express proteins of biotechnological significance.
MSc America S.
Gaona-Mendoza
In the laboratory, I am working hard to develop whole-cell biosensors that detect pathogenic bacteria by utilizing quorum sensing. Graduated on July 25, 2025.
MSc Yolanda Daniela
Carrillo-Huerta
I love animals, which is why I am producing pet food through the synthesis of animal proteins in yeast and precision fermentation, also known as cellular agriculture.
M.C. Daniela
Ruiz de Anda
I am producing variants of antimicrobial peptides, specifically bacteriocins, through rational design in order to enhance their antibacterial properties.
MSc Cristóbal Castañeda Ramirez
As an engineer, I am conducting research on bioethanol production from nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) biomass using the biorefinery concept.
Master
Students
Ing. Kathia Ivonne
Martínez González
I am a food engineer focusing on food security by developing an isothermal protocol for the easy and rapid detection of Listeria in cheese.
Ing. Lucero
Marquez Sánchez
I am excited because I will construct bioparts based on synthetic promoters from Bacillus thuringiensis, the most important microbial insecticide worlwide.
IBQ Leonardo Daniel
Hernández Vidal
I aim to reduce pesticide use by developing bioformulations that utilize antimicrobial peptides for the biocontrol of plant pathogenic bacteria.
Undergraduate
Student in internships
Jorge, Aranza, Diana
We are undergraduate students from the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato (ITESI). We are happy because we are doing genetic engineering advised by graduate students, Postdocs and Principal Investigators.
Postdoc
Dr. Sheila A.
Martínez Zavala
I am developing rapid protocols to detect pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, I am interested in constructing bacterial bioparts for protein expression in a cell-free system as part of a toolbox kit in synthetic biology.
Dr. Victor Manuel
Carballo Uicab
I am focused on food security, utilizing synthetic biology tools to design and construct RNA-based biosensors for detecting foodborne pathogenic bacteria.
Dr. Cynthia Paola
Rangel Chávez
I am passionate about bioinformatics and designing bioparts using Bacillus thuringiensis promoters as tools for synthetic biology.
Dr. Karen E.
González Ponce
I am diligently working to express membrane proteins in cell-free systems for biosensor construction.
Former Students
PhD
Dr. Sheila A. Martínez Zavala (December 2023)
Dr. Tomás Ortiz Rodríguez (july 2022)*
Dr. Celia Monserrat Luna Castro (july, 2021).
Dr. Samuel Celaya Herrera (march, 2021).
Dr. Marisol Pérez Rangel (march, 2021).
Dr. Oscar Felipe Hernández Saldaña (Co-Director, january 2020).
Dr. Rubén Dario Pacheco Cano (december 2019).
Dr. Karen Stephania González-Ponce (february 2019).
Dr. Estefania Odemaris Juárez Hernández (september 2018).
Dr. Norma Margarita de la Fuente Salcido (october 2009).
Dr. Alejandro Ruiz Sánchez (december 2005).
MSc
MSc Flor de María Gutierrez Sánchez (july 2022)
MSc María Fernanda Mendoza Acosta (july 2021).
MSc Perla Isamar Sánchez Vargas (may 2021).
MSc Zuleyka Susana Oros Flores (august 2018).
MSc Tania Razo Soria (august 2017.
MSc Luna Castro Celia Monserrat (august 2015).
MSc Oscar Felipe Hernández Saldaña (august 2015).
MSc Estafania Odemaris Juárez Hernández (july 2014).
MSc Karen Stephania González-Ponce (july 2014).
MSc Nancy Seleste Rojas Leyva (march 2014).
MSc Jorge Luis Delgadillo Ángeles (february 2014).
MSc Rubén Dario Pacheco Cano (december 2013).
MSc Norma Angélica Nuñez Jasso (december 2011).
MSc José Cristóbal Castañeda Ramírez (december 2011).
Engineer (Bachelor's degree)
Angela Paulina Mendoza Valerio (13 december, 2024)
María Fernanda Mendoza Acosta (12 august 2019)
Perla Isamar Sánchez Vargas (14 de november 2018)
Flor de María Gutiérrez Sánchez (13 august 2018)
Martha Cecilia Bravo Rivas (16 august 2017)
Contreras González Daniela Lisseth (12 june 2015)
Ávila Cabrera Salvador (4 december 2014)
Martínez Ortega Erika Alejandra (17 september 2014)
Leticia Gabriela Alfaro Martínez (24 febreaury 2014)
María de la Luz Delgado Gloria (18 junio 2013).
González Villanueva Adriana del Carmen (19 march 2012)
Rebeca Fabiola Robles Rodríguez (7 march 2012)
Rubén Dario Pacheco Cano (22 august 2011)
Tomas Ortiz Rodríguez (31 may 2011)
María Elena Anzaldo Sagrero (14 april 2011)
Rafael Sánchez Casillas (14 abril 2011)
Dalia Carolina Castillo Ordoñez (14 april 2011)
Rosario Paulina García Navarro (18 febreaury 2011).
Maribel Imperial Cervantes (22 october 2010)
Gloria Laura Cortez Preciado (26 october 2009)
Viridiana Cortes Rodríguez (23 october 2009)
Ma. del Rosario Razo Belman (3 september 2009)
José Cristóbal Castañeda Ramírez (22 may 2009)
Gabriela Morales Pérez (21 november 2008)
Roberto Ortega Monzón (2 september 2008)
Rosa Tania Amaral Naranjo (25 august 2007)
Gabriela Casique Arrollo (23 febreaury 2007)
Olga B. Gutierrez Acosta (21 febreaury 2007)
Herminia Vázquez Acosta (2 december 2005)
Juan Gabriel Angeles Núñez (24 june 2002)
Miguel Angel Rangel Silva (8 febreaury 2002)
Tábata Rosales Reyes (8 march 2002)
Elizabeth Nieto Mazzoco (19 april 2002)
Rocio Velázquez Robledo (10 march 2000)
Juan Carlos Contreras (1999)