Mumbai · biotechnology

Abigail Estibeiro

M.Sc Biotechnology (awaiting results)

Fascinated by how tiny cells make a big impact.

I'm driven by 'why?' and 'what if?'. Eager to apply my scientific knowledge and grow through research and innovation.

About

A researcher who follows the why.

Biotechnology researcher between molecular biology, bioinformatics, and the bench — from extracting nucleic acids to running differential gene-expression pipelines on cancer transcriptomes. I want to know why a cell behaves the way it does, and what if we could nudge that behaviour for something useful.

  • Based inMumbai, Maharashtra · Goa, India
  • FieldBiotechnology · Bioinformatics
  • CurrentlyM.Sc — University of Mumbai
  • LanguagesEnglish · Hindi · Marathi · Konkani
Bench work — plated bacterial culture, micro-tube racks, sample handling
Microscope view — stained tissue + microbial cells under magnification
Education

Where I trained.

  1. 2024 – 2026 (awaiting results) University of Mumbai
    Master of Science — Biotechnology

    Pursuing M.Sc Biotechnology — advanced coursework in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and biochemistry; final results awaited.

  2. 2020 – 2023 St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
    Bachelor of Science

    Undergraduate foundation in life sciences; first independent research project completed here.

    View passing certificate →
Experience

Recent work.

Research Intern — Bioinformatics
Proxima Biogenics · Jaipur
Nov 2025 – Apr 2026

End-to-end transcriptomic analysis of cervical cancer: RNA-seq quality control, sequence alignment, differential gene-expression analysis, pathway enrichment, and data visualisation. Goal — surface the biology behind disease progression and candidate therapeutic targets.

View dissertation (link coming) →
Intern Biotechnologist
Diagopreutic Pvt. Ltd. · Goa
May 2025

Hands-on training in microbial diagnosis, sample staining, medical-device labelling, and SOP documentation in a regulated diagnostics environment.

View OJT report →
Undergraduate Research Student
St. Xavier's College · Mumbai
Dec 2022 – Mar 2023

Experimental research on regeneration in Eisenia fetida — microscopy, tissue staining, microbial analysis, and data interpretation.

View BSc passing certificate →
Certifications

Always learning.

Coursework and short programs beyond the degree — from algae biotech to genomics to industrial pharma QC.

Bachelor of Science (Passing Certificate) — St. Xavier's College, Mumbai certificate
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
2023

Bachelor of Science (Passing Certificate)

via Undergraduate degree

Foundation in life sciences; first independent research project completed here.

Industrial Biotechnology — University of Manchester certificate
University of Manchester
Jan 2025

Industrial Biotechnology

via Coursera

Prof. Nicholas Turner · Prof. Nigel Scrutton · Dr. Nicholas Weise

Genomics — Decoding the Universal Language of Life — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign certificate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jul 2025

Genomics — Decoding the Universal Language of Life

via Coursera

Prof. Gene E. Robinson, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Algae Biotechnology — UC San Diego certificate
UC San Diego
Dec 2024

Algae Biotechnology

via Coursera

Prof. Stephen P. Mayfield, Division of Biological Sciences

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life — University of Chicago certificate
University of Chicago
May 2026

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

via Coursera

Prof. Peggy Mason

Precision Medicine — Université de Genève certificate
Université de Genève
Nov 2025

Precision Medicine

via Coursera

Pr Antoine Geissbuhler · Dr Christelle Borel · Pr Idris Guessous · Dr Petros Tsantoulis · Pr Caroline Samer

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity — Rice University certificate
Rice University
Jun 2026

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

via Coursera

Scott E. Solomon, Ph.D. — Department of BioSciences, Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution — Duke University certificate
Duke University
Sep 2025

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

via Coursera

Mohamed Noor, Ph.D. — Earl D. McLean Professor and Associate Chair of Biology

Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome — University of Colorado Boulder + UC San Diego certificate
University of Colorado Boulder + UC San Diego
Jun 2026

Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

via Coursera

Rob Knight, Ph.D. (HHMI / BioFrontiers) · Jessica L. Metcalf, Ph.D. · Katherine R. Amato, Ph.D.

Effective Quality Control Strategies in Pharma Products, Cosmetics & Toiletries — Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola (Goa University) certificate
Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola (Goa University)
May 2025

Effective Quality Control Strategies in Pharma Products, Cosmetics & Toiletries

via GSRF Summer School 2025

Grade A · PG Dept. of Microbiology · Goa State Research Foundation

Harnessing Microbial Bioprospects for Sustainable Agriculture in Goa — Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola (Goa University) certificate
Govt. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola (Goa University)
May 2026

Harnessing Microbial Bioprospects for Sustainable Agriculture in Goa

via GSRF Summer School 2026

Certificate of Appreciation (from University of Mumbai) · PG Dept. of Microbiology · Goa State Research Foundation

Internship Program — Diagopreutic Pvt. Ltd., Ponda, Goa certificate
Diagopreutic Pvt. Ltd., Ponda, Goa
2025

Internship Program

via 120-hour internship

Dr. Roshan Naik & Ms. Swaroopa Naik (Co-Founders) · Ms. Mithali Parab (HR)

Volunteer

Off the bench.

Nov 2021 – Present (annual)
Basilica of Bom Jesus — UNESCO world heritage site

Donations, souvenir sales, cash handling, crowd control, visitor safety, and accessibility assistance during annual events.

Jul – Aug 2022
Malhar, St. Xavier's College

Managed VIP gate operations and crowd control. Trained in fire-safety protocols for emergency response.

Aug – Dec 2021
Angel Xpress Foundation

Taught underprivileged children, building vocabulary through engagement-led teaching methods.

Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
ECHO by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)

Headed the college team for sustainability projects — bioenzyme cleaners and low-carbon recipe sharing.

Contact

Let's talk.

Researcher, recruiter, collaborator, or curious friend — the door's open.