Miguel A. Pesqueira
San Diego
Summary
Experienced Research Associate with a solid background in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Known for possessing strong analytical skills that have consistently driven project success. Proficient in designing research methodologies, conducting experiments and presenting findings to enhance strategic decision-making. Significant contributions made towards improving operational efficiency through comprehensive research efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
Aethlon Medical, Inc.
San Diego
09.2022 - Current
- Conduct research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) in oncology, renal transplantation, Long COVID, and infectious diseases to advance an extracorporeal medical device.
- Develop and optimize EV assays, including nanoparticle flow cytometry (NanoFCM), isolation workflows, and qPCR-based RNA detection.
- Support the translation of preclinical ex vivo studies into a Phase I oncology trial in Australia.
- Co-author peer-reviewed and preprint publications, and present findings at the international conference (Keystone Long COVID Symposium 2025).
- Collaborate with manufacturing and clinical teams to improve quality control, implement lab systems, and present results to executives for strategic decision-making.
Research Intern
Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Contributed to the Tijuana River Estuary Metagenomics project, studying wastewater contamination impacts on estuary microbiota using Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and identified a high prevalence of Salmonella species.
- Gained hands-on experience in DNA isolation, library preparation, PCR, and gel electrophoresis for microbial community analysis.
- Cultured bacteria and screened isolates for antimicrobial properties, supporting environmental microbiology research.
- Presented research as a guest speaker at the Boz Annual Symposium 2022 and mentored high-school students in lab techniques..
Education
B.S. - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego
San Diego06.2022
A.S. - General Biology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2020
Skills
- Extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation and analysis (NanoFCM, NTA, SEC, bead-capture)
- Molecular biology: qPCR, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, CRISPR, Oxford Nanopore NGS
- Protein/biochemical assays: ELISA, Western blot, SDS-PAGE, BCA
- Preclinical research: extracorporeal circuit design, ex vivo plasma testing
- Data analysis: R, GraphPad Prism, nSolver, and Excel
- Scientific communication: publications, posters, symposium presentations
- Cross-functional collaboration: quality control, compliance, inventory systems
Patent & Publications
- Patent Application – WO2024/173409 / AU2024220578 Title: Removal of Exosomes, Ectosomes, miRNAs, Circulating Nucleic Acids, and Viral Particles with Transplantation.
- de Necochea Campion, R.; Pesqueira, M.; LaRosa, S. P. (2025). Ex vivo removal of CD41+ platelet microparticles using a GNA affinity resin. bioRxiv Preprint.
- de Necochea Campion, R.; Pesqueira, M.; Vallejos, P.; McCullough, C.; Bloesch, A.; LaRosa, S. P. (2025). Lectin affinity plasmapheresis device removes extracellular vesicles and microRNAs from donor kidneys. Transplant Immunology.
Timeline
Research Associate II
Aethlon Medical, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Research Intern
Boz Life Science Research and Teaching Institute
09.2021 - 10.2022
B.S. - Human Biology
University of California, San Diego
A.S. - General Biology
Imperial Valley College