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
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.

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

Bachelor of Science

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

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity (Rice University) certificate
Rice University
Jun 2026

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

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

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

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

Prof. Peggy Mason

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

Harnessing Microbial Bioprospects for Sustainable Agriculture in Goa

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

Precision Medicine (Université de Genève) certificate
Université de Genève
Nov 2025

Precision Medicine

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

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution (Duke University) certificate
Duke University
Sep 2025

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

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

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

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

Internship Program (Diagopreutic Pvt. Ltd., Ponda, Goa) certificate
Diagopreutic Pvt. Ltd., Ponda, Goa
2025

Internship Program

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

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

Effective Quality Control Strategies in Pharma Products, Cosmetics & Toiletries

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

Industrial Biotechnology (University of Manchester) certificate
University of Manchester
Jan 2025

Industrial Biotechnology

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

Algae Biotechnology (UC San Diego) certificate
UC San Diego
Dec 2024

Algae Biotechnology

Prof. Stephen P. Mayfield, Division of Biological Sciences

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.