Jaume Puig

About Me

As an innovator in Space Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology, my focus is strategic research in space biotechnology and radiobiology. With a background in biomedical engineering, I develop solutions for terrestrial applications and space exploration, translating complex discoveries (including multi-omics research, microbiome studies, astrobiology, and radiation tolerance) into tangible breakthroughs.

Main Affiliations

Space Radiobiology PhD Researcher, SNOLAB
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Stealth Mode (Biotech)
STEAM Educator, AulaSPUTNIK
Communications Coordinator, NASA OSDR Microbes AWG

Collaboration & Open Science

Passionate about collaborative discovery and open science, I actively contribute to global initiatives like NASA OSDR GeneLab, Deep Space Initiative, and the iGEM Competition, aiming to accelerate advancements in space and synthetic biology and multi-omics for the benefit of all.

STEAM Education & Mentorship

My dedication extends to STEAM education, where I mentor future scientists through programs like AulaSPUTNIK and iGEM, creating engaging experiences to make complex science accessible and inspiring.

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Featured Projects

Skin Microbiome and Radiation Resistance

UPF & LSC | 2022-Present

Exploring DNA repair and radiation tolerance in the skin microbiome using transcriptomics across diverse radiation environments, including low-background conditions.

Radiation Omics Microbiome

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DNA Damage Protection in Low Earth Orbit

UPF & HMar | 2020-2021

Engineering bacteria with DNA repair genes from radio-tolerant species to study and enhance survival under simulated Low Earth Orbit conditions.

Radiation Synthetic Biology LEO

Lunar Agriculture and Sustainable Technologies

Moon Village Association | 2025-Present

Integrating astronaut transcriptomics, chemical toxicology, and plant data to evaluate lunar regolith health risks and develop safe bioregenerative life support systems.

Toxicogenomics Lunar Regolith Astronaut

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Spaceflight Multi-Omics

BioAstra | 2024-2025

Interpreting pharmacology and genomic data from space missions to advance research in the commercial astronaut sector, with a focus on pharmacogenomics and space omics.

Pharmacogenomics Space Biology Astronaut

More about BioAstra
Read more in npj Microgravity
Check out our Protocol Compilation in protocols.io

Intein-mediated Biosensors for Thyroid Hormones

UPF | 2020-2024

Engineering an optimized bacterial biosensor to measure thyroid hormone levels in real time, providing a foundation for hormone therapy advancements.

Biosensor Hormone Regulation Synthetic Biology

Read more in Frontiers in Systems Biology
Our iGEM Wiki

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Stealth Mode (Biotech) | Oct. 2024 - Present

Leading the technological design and development of pioneering biotechnologies for sustainable resource extraction.

GeneLab Microbes AWG Communications Coordinator

NASA Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) | Jun. 2024 - Present

Contributing to space microbiology by optimizing omics data processing and managing group communications.
Also member of the RadLab, Hardware, and Human AWGs.

Research Fellow, Crew 2: The Illuminator's Class

BioAstra | Jun. 2024 - Jun. 2025

Analyzing and interpreting pharmacology and genomic data from space missions to enhance research in the commercial astronaut sector.

Space Biotechnology Technician

Yuri GmbH | Apr. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Contributed to R&D for International Space Station (ISS) hardware and scientific payloads and analyzed returned biological samples.

Education

Ph.D. Biomolecular Sciences

Laurentian University (LU) / SNOLAB | 2025 - Present

M.Sc. Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences

Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) | 2022 - 2023

B.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) | 2016 - 2022

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