Xavier Alexandro Rios Salinas

LinkedIn Web Page: www.alexandrorioss.medium.com

Research Objectives
As a physician deeply interested in personalized medicine, I am interested in bioinformatics application
for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients and populations. Conjunctively, I am interested in
translational research applying synthetic biology for the design of gene circuits in conjunction of novel
medical technologies as gene or cell therapy.

Education/Academic Background
Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (MBBS) (Rank 10 of 298 students)
2017 - 2024
Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca
Bachelor in Biochemistry (UNFINISHED)
2021
Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca
Research Experiences
VPH risk factors among Latin American populations, Hoffman - La Roche
02/2022 – 08/2024
-Biostatistical analysis of clinical data
-Literature review and discussion
-Data curating with R language
Campomelic Dysplasia: First Bolivia Case Report, Neonatology Department of Jaime Mendoza Hospital
01/2024 – 08/2024
-Genetic Clinical assessment and collection of medical information
-Literature review and discussion
-Analysis of medical exams
-Informed Consent collection, bioethics assessment of researching process
ARSEMAPHORE project: Arsenic Biosensor Design, International Genetically Engineered Machine
Foundation (iGEM) BOLIVIA Team
03/2020 – 12/2021
-Genetic circuits design
-Performed molecular/synthetic biology protocols (PCR, electrophoresis, cloning, bacteria transformation)
-In silico design of plasmids using platforms as Benchling or Snapgene)
XIX International Internship of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Latin American Federation of Scientific
Societies of Medicine Students
02/2021
-Clinical research assessment of neurological and neurosurgical cases
-Clinical data collection about neurological exams of patients with Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases.
-Surgical assistance in over 20 neurosurgical cases at San Marcos University Hospital form Lima Peru
Science Clubs International Program: Neurogenesis and Algorithms, American Society for Cell Biology
01/2021
-Immunohistochemistry methods for neuronal identification
-Data collection for analysis of microscopy images.
-Basis of python programming applied in neuroscience experiments analysis.
Science Clubs Bolivia Program: Application of Recombinant DNA Technology, National Academy of Sciences
from Bolivia
02/2020
-Performed molecular/synthetic biology protocols (PCR, electrophoresis, cloning)
-Participated in literature review process
Non-research Experiences/Work/Volunteering Activities
Chief Research Officer/ GEN-IA / Contact: [email protected]
03/2020 – Current
-Leaded the design and implementation of a telemedicine platform (Mi Doctor Sucre) during the COVID-
19 pandemic
-Designing of a lithium biosensor for serum concentrations monitoring in psychiatric patients
-Fundraising management for bio(technology) projects for medical applications
Ambassador for Latin America/International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation / Contact:
[email protected]
01/2024 – (current) 12/2025
-Recruiting potential teams and expand the local biotechnology projects.
-Connecting with alumni competitors and help improve the regional synthetic biology community
-Interfacing for teams and voice for their regional projects.
Medicine Intern Student/ Jaime Mendoza Hospital
01/2024 – 03/2024
-Clinical attention to pediatric and neonatal patients. Performed clinical research on genetic diseases
Medicine Intern Student/ Women’s Hospital from Sucre
10/2023 – 01/2024
-Clinical attention of gynecological patients, attention of pregnant patients, surgical assistant at cesarean
sections and deliveries.
Medicine Intern Student/Marcos Rojas Hospital
07/2023 – 10/2023
-Clinical attention in rural settings, public health activities for prevention and promotion of health in the
context of a whooping cough outbreak originated at Padilla town. Research in public health and social
medicine topics.
Medicine Intern Student/ Santa Barbara Hospital
03/2023 – 07/2023
-Clinical attention of adult patients in medical and surgical specialties (internal medicine, neurology,
cardiology, nephrology, intensive medicine, geriatrics, general surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery,
emergency medicine, anesthesiology and urology).
Vice President/Association of Scientific Societies of Students from Saint Francis Xavier University
10/2020 – 05/2023
-Represented over 400 research students.
-Supported university-wide scientific initiatives by representing research interests, securing funding, and
promoting scientific production.
President/Scientific Society of Medicine Student from Sucre (SOCEMED SUCRE)
08/2020 – 04/2023
-Directed over 140 student members.
-Promoted medical research production.
-Founded committees for biotechnological and biomedical engineering research.
-Built partnerships with universities and adapted activities during the pandemic.
Statistics Researcher Volunteer/ Embassy of the United States of America in Bolivia
01/2021 – 12/2021
-National co-coordinator of the Research Department of MICROSCOPY Program.
-Managed databases and designed assessment tools for educational workshops on STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) topics in the nine states of Bolivia.
Assistant Lecturer/ Department of Public Health from Medicine School of Saint Francis Xavier University
10/2020 – 01/2021
-Prepared and performed lectures of research methodology.
-Assisted students in their research projects.
-Co-evaluated students.
Student Volunteer/ Embassy of the United States of America in Bolivia
04/2020 – 12/2020
-Member student of the MICROSCOPY Program.
-Participated in the organization and execution of science divulgation workshops aimed to high school
students from low-income settings of Bolivia promoting their interest in STEM fields
Local Director of the Standing Committee of Research Exchanges/ International Federation of Medical
Students Associations
04/2019 – 08/2020
-Coordinated international research exchanges for medical students, managing logistics, partnerships,
and academic arrangements.
-Oversaw program administration, ensuring compliance with IFMSA standards.
Assistant Lecturer/ Department of Physiology from Medicine School of Saint Francis Xavier University
08/2019 – 12/2021
-Prepared and performed laboratory practices in human physiology.
-Co-evaluated students in theoretical and practical exams.

Technical Skills
 Clinical assessment of adult patients (Advanced)
 Clinical assessment of children patients, newborns delivery and initial physical examination and
reanimation(Advanced)
 Sample collection for laboratory tests (arterial-venous-capillary blood/CRL/urine/epithelial swaps)
(Advanced)
 Administration of drugs (oral, IV, IM) (Advanced)
 Interpretation of medical test/records (Advanced)
 Electrocardiogram (Advanced)
 Spirometry (Advanced)
 Benchling (Intermediate)
 Python (Intermediate)
 R (Basic)
 SPSS (Intermediate)
 Electrophoresis (Intermediate)
 PCR (Basic)
 Optical Microscopy (Intermediate)
 Immunohistochemistry (Basic)

Awards/Honors/Grants/Fellowships
iGEM Foundation Grant to attend at the 69th International Congress of the Brazilian Society of Genetics,
2024

Top Outstanding Young Person National Award in Medical Innovation Category – Junior Chamber
International BOLIVIA, 2022

Top Outstanding Young Person Regional Award in Medical Innovation Category – Junior Chamber
International CHUQUISACA, 2022

iGEM Foundation Grant to attend at the 2nd Mexican Congress of Biotechnology: BIOGENESIS, 2022

Recognition from the Business School of Saint Francis Xavier of Chuquisaca for my role as leader of
SOCEMED SUCRE and GENIA leading in medical innovation, 2021

Gold Medal, Human Practices and Inclusivity Awards at the iGEM Global Competition of Synthetic Biology,
2021

Recognition from the Embassy of Germany in Bolivia for being semifinalist at the Falling Walls Lab Bolivia
Competition presenting the project “Application of Convolutional Neural Networks for the Diagnosis of
Cervical Cancer in Bolivia”, 2019

3rd Place of Top Research Posters at the XXIX Bolivian Scientific Congress of Medicine Students, title of the
poster: “Application of Convolutional Neural Networks for the Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer in Bolivia”, 2019

1st place (theory phase) and Finalist (practical phase) at the VII Olympics of Neuroanatomy of the Medicine
School of Saint Francis Xavier University, 2017
Publications
1. Xavier Rios, Gabriel Marca, Rafael Prudencio. Campomelic Dysplasia: First Bolivian Case Report.
2024, Anais do Eventos GENÉTICA 2024 - International Congress of the Brazilian Genetics Society -
69ºCBG; Volume 5; Page 435; Link:
https://www.sbg.org.br/admin/files/book/book_bcovOe2cEJzf.pdf
2. MENTION IN CHAPTER OF ACKNOWLEDMENTS Roca MM, Falck-Zepeda J, Paes-Andrade P. Cisgenics
and genome editing or second generation biotechnologies: A Latin America and Caribbean
perspective. InCisgenic Crops; 2023; (pp. 195-243). Cham: Springer International Publishing. Link:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-10721-4_9

Conferences and Seminars

06/12/2024 Lima, Peru
Barbara McClintock Genetics Institute
Role: Keynote Speaker; Title: Beyond the laboratory: iGEM and the application of Synthetic Biology
20/08/2024 Campos do Jordao, Brazil
69th International Congress of the Brazilian Society of Genetics
Role: Poster presentation Title of the poster: Campomelic Dysplasia: First Bolivian Case Report
29/02/2024 Poza Rica, Mexico
II International Interdisciplinary Congress of Medicine
Role: Keynote speaker Title: Present and Future of Precision Medicine. Conference held at the Third
Mundial Forum of Neurological Health hosted by the Inteligencia Educa University.
01/09/2022 Sucre, Bolivia
International Young Researchers Conference of the Association of Universities from Montevideo
Group
Role: Poster presentation Poster Title: Application of Telemedicine Platforms for attention of suspicious
COVID-19 patients from Sucre
05/05/2022 07/05/2022 Acapulco, Mexico
II Mexican Congress of Biotechnology: BIOGENESIS
Role: Keynote speaker Title: iGEM Community opportunities within the Academia & Research Steering
Group Network. Conference hosted by the Benemerit Autonomous University of Puebla
31/05/2019 Potosi, Bolivia
XXIX Bolivian Scientific Congress of Scientific Societies of Medicine Students
Role: Poster presentation Title of the poster: Application of Convolutional Neural Networks for Patter
Recognition in Pap Smear Samples from Bolivian Patients

Languages
 Spanish – Native
 English – C1
 Portuguese – B2