Maira Jimenez Sanchez

Maira Jimenez is a PhD candidate in Experimental Medicine at UBC, specializing in metabolomics and microbiome interactions that drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the skin-gut axis. She was awarded the CONACYT (Mexican National Council of Science and Technology) PhD award in 2021 to pursue her doctoral studies. She holds two master’s degrees in Biochemical Sciences and Education Management and has experience as a lecturer for master’s degree students. With a strong industry background, she bridges academia and real-world applications. Passionate about education and outreach, Maira is co-president of the Experimental Medicine Student Association and an active member of the Mini Med School committee, inspiring high school students to pursue careers in health sciences. She integrates research, education, and industry to drive innovation in biomedical science. Maira Jimenez is a part of the Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2025.