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PhD Scientist | Expert in Scientific Editing, Figure Design & Grant Writing for Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Physio

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Postdoctoral Researcher | Fundación Ciencia & Vida, Chile (2022-Present) -Lead studies on mitochondrial dysfunction in brain aging; published in Aging Cell (2023). -Designed 100+ figures for papers, grants, and conferences (IHC, mitochondrial assays, graphs). PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology | Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2018-2022) -Researched synaptic protein dynamics (Exo70) in TBI; 5 first-author papers in Q1 journals. -Trained 10+ students in scientific writing and figure design. Thesis Director | Universidad San Sebastián/Mayor (2022-2024) -Co-directed 3 theses in biotechnology/biochemistry (hippocampus, mitochondrial proteases). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10+ published papers in Q1 journals (Aging Cell, Molecular Neurobiology, Cells) | PhD in Biological Sciences (PUC Chile) | Specialized in manuscript polishing, high-impact figure creation, and grant development. I help researchers publish faster and communicate their science effectively. With expertise spanning cell biology, molecular mechanisms, physiology, and neuroscience, I offer: -Precision editing of manuscripts (papers, theses, reviews) tailored to journal guidelines. -Creation of publication-ready figures for techniques like WB, IHC, microscopy, and functional assays.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Antioxidants
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Mutagenesis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ DNA Damage & Repair
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Kinases
• ☆ Monoclonal Antibody Production
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cytogenetics
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurochemistry
• ☆ Neurophysiology
• ☆ Visual Neuroscience
• ☆ Behavioral Neuroscience
• ☆ Cognitive Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuroanatomy
• ☆ Developmental Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuropharmacology
• ☆ Molecular Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Scanning Probe Microscopy
• ☆ Biomarker Discovery
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Cell Line Engineering
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Cell Aging

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Work Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

Universidad San Sebastian

January 2022 - Present

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

March 2017 - January 2022

Master in Biological Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

March 2017 - August 2018

Bsc Biochemistry Hons

Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile

March 2008 - September 2014

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Matías Lira, Jorge Abarca, Rodrigo G. Mira, Pedro Zamorano, Waldo Cerpa (2025). Exo70 Protects Against Memory and Synaptic Impairments Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury . Antioxidants.

Matías Lira, Jorge Abarca, Rodrigo G. Mira, Pedro Zamorano, Waldo Cerpa (2025). Exo70 Protects Against Memory and Synaptic Impairments Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury . Antioxidants.

Camila Arce, Rodrigo G. Mira, Matías Lira, Waldo Cerpa (2023). Binge-like Alcohol Administration Alters Decision Making in an Adolescent Rat Model: Role of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Signaling . Stresses.

Camila Arce, Rodrigo G. Mira, Matías Lira, Waldo Cerpa (2023). Binge-like Alcohol Administration Alters Decision Making in an Adolescent Rat Model: Role of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Signaling . Stresses.

Macarena S. Arrázola, Matías Lira, Felipe Véliz‐Valverde, Gabriel Quiroz, Somya Iqbal, Samantha L. Eaton, Douglas J. Lamont, Hernán Huerta, Gonzalo Ureta, Sebastián Bernales, et al. (2023). Necroptosis inhibition counteracts neurodegeneration, memory decline, and key hallmarks of aging, promoting brain rejuvenation . Aging Cell.

Matías Lira, Rodrigo G. Mira, Francisco J. Carvajal, Pedro Zamorano, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa, Waldo Cerpa(2020). Glutamatergic Receptor Trafficking and Delivery: Role of the Exocyst Complex . Cells. 9. (11). p. 2402. {MDPI} {AG}

Matías Lira, Rodrigo G. Mira, Francisco J. Carvajal, Pedro Zamorano, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa, Waldo Cerpa (2020). Glutamatergic Receptor Trafficking and Delivery: Role of the Exocyst Complex . Cells.

Rodrigo G. Mira, Matías Lira, Rodrigo A. Quintanilla, Waldo Cerpa(2020). Alcohol consumption during adolescence alters the hippocampal response to traumatic brain injury . Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 528. (3). p. 514--519. Elsevier {BV}

Matias Lira, Duxan Arancibia, Yocelin Cruz, Daniela P. Barrera, Carolina Montenegro-Venegas, Juan A. Godoy, Craig C. Garner, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa, Eckart D. Gundelfinger, Pedro Zamorano, et al.(2019). Serine–Arginine Protein Kinase SRPK2 Modulates the Assembly of the Active Zone Scaffolding Protein CAST1/ERC2 . Cells. 8. (11). p. 1333. {MDPI} {AG}

Duxan Arancibia Radich, Matías Lira, Yocelin Cruz, Daniela P. Barrera, Carolina Montenegro-Venegas, Juan A. Godoy, Craig Garner, Nibaldo C. Inestrosa, Eckart D. Gundelfinger, Pedro Zamorano, et al. (2019). Serine–Arginine Protein Kinase SRPK2 Modulates the Assembly of the Active Zone Scaffolding Protein CAST1/ERC2 . Cells.

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