Alejandra is a biochemist trained as an electron microscopist at EMBL in Heidelberg. In Griffiths’ group, Alejandra studied vaccinia virus host cell interactions and gained experience in EM at the Medical School Hanover in Germany, studying the ultrastructural aspects of the lung and the surfactant system.

In 2012, Alejandra relocated to the UK and worked in the Diagnostic Electron Microscopy Unit (UCL) at the Royal Free Hospital in London and joined the CUI in 2018 delivering diagnostic service and supporting research projects. In 2021 Alejandra joined the research team, covering a vast range of techniques and became the Facility Manager in 2024.