Maike Heidemeyer brings specialized expertise in marine genetics and molecular biology. She conducts her research at the Center for Research in Cellular andMolecular Biology and Research in Marine and Limnological Sciences at the University of Costa Rica.Concurrently, she holds a teaching position at the School of Biology, University of Costa Rica, for theGraduate Program in Biology, contributing to the development of future scientists. She holds a BSc in Biology with an emphasis on Ecology and Sustainable Development and a Master of Science in Biology with an emphasis on Genetics and Molecular Biology, both from the University of Costa Rica. Her direct involvement ensures the scientific integrity and cutting-edge nature of Ark2 Labs’ genomic analysis.