García-Valencia, Liliana Elizabeth

I am an enthusiastic scientist with extensive research experience in biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, and analytical chemistry. My track record demonstrates my ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with collaborators. I am deeply committed to utilizing my skills to aid others while working toward our team's mission. I am a graduate of the QFB (Chemical Pharmaceutical Biologist) program at the UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico). Subsequently, I pursued both Master's and Doctoral studies in the Graduate Program in Biochemical Sciences at UNAM. Over the past nine years, my focus has been on pollen-pistil interactions, where I delve into the molecular mechanisms involved in pollen recognition and rejection, promoting genetic diversity in plants. These studies have been conducted at both UNAM and the University of Massachusetts, and the results have been published in prestigious international journals such as Nature (Q1, IF: 69), Science (Q1, IF: 63), and Plant Physiology (Q1, IF: 8). My expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry has led to fruitful collaborations on projects aimed at improving forest species at the National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture, and Livestock Research (INIFAP). I am currently conducting research on the improvement and biofortification of agriculturally significant crops with vitamin B9. My passion lies in understanding how plants can cope with stress conditions, particularly during crucial stages like pollination and seed development. Beyond my scientific pursuits, I actively engage in societies and initiatives aimed at encouraging the participation of girls and women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and bridging the gender gap.