Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
I am a biotechnologist with 10+ years of experience in in vitro diagnostics, and a passion for research and innovation. I specialize in developing, integrating and implementing molecular assays for human, animal and environmental health. My postdoctoral work sparked a strong interest in translational science, industry collaboration, and life science entrepreneurship. I have led and contributed to projects covering the full research and proof-of-concept spectrum: from method development and device integration to validation, prototyping, IP protection, and market analysis. I am curious, meticulous, and responsible, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. I stay up to date with the latest scientific advances and enjoy initiating new ideas, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and turning ideas into real-world solutions. What colleagues say about me: # “She is creative and hard worker” # “She has the ability to explain complex ideas clearly” # “She makes things happen” # “She is a generous mentor and collaborator” If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me :)
I am developing LAMP and RCA based biosensors and colorimetric assays for diagnostics in human and animal health. With support from KI Innovations, we are translating research-driven technologies into impactful products and services. As part of this process, I am expanding my expertise in innovation and commercialization through workshops and seminars covering key areas such as market analysis, needs validation, intellectual property, and both team and business development.
I managed and applied for research and proof-of-concept projects. I supervised PhD students and taught master courses. Achievements: - Managed European and Swedish research and proof-of-concept projects - Applied for funding and sought for collaborations with Swedish institutions - Filed a US patent. Coordinated with the patent firm AWA for patent drafting and prosecution - Developed a prototype for point of care testing - Participated in innovation and entrepreneurship programs at KTH and KI - Designed, implemented, and taught master courses in Medical Sensors - Supervised PhD students (Main supervisor: Dr. Hamedi) - Supervised master thesis (Main supervisor) - Communicated scientific results as invited speaker
I worked as a researcher for the Swedish project “Democratizing digital DNA diagnostics”. I collaborated with the "Fiber and Polymer Technology" and “Engineering Design” departments. I supervised PhD students and taught master courses. Achievements at KTH: - 7 publications, including first and corresponding author - Reviewer of >15 articles - Designed, implemented and taught master courses in Medical Sensors - Supervised PhD students (Main supervisor: Dr. Hamedi) - Managed teams, labs and equipment - Applied for funding and sought for collaborations with Swedish institutions - Communicated scientific results in conferences - Hands-on skills: sample pre-treatment (enzymatic cell lysis, RNase inactivation), nucleic acid amplification (isothermal techniques), detection (electrochemical, optical), integration (microfluidics, paper devices) application/validation (clinical samples)
I joined the Hamedi group at the “Fiber and Polymer Technology” department at KTH. I worked for the ERC project "iMDx," which focused on merging printed electronics with advanced paper/cellulose materials to develop low-cost molecular diagnostic tests. The postdoc gave me the opportunity to learn about integrated and paper-based diagnostics, while bringing my knowledge on NAATs and applicability to real samples. I had freedom to explore my own ideas within the framework of a broad project. These ideas ended up with different products and articles: paper devices incorporating textiles, paper devices for enzyme-linked assays, and printed circuit board as biosensing platforms. I enjoyed mentoring PhD students and discussing research results with them. I also liked designing and implementing a lab course for a master program. My work as a postdoc also sparked my interest in translational research and innovation.
I worked for a new project about multiplexed DNA-based biosensors to detect bacteria (Vibrio) under the “NewTechAqua” European project. I also performed research on immuno and DNA assays and biosensors to detect microalgae (Gambierdiscus/Fukuyoa) and marine toxins (ciguatoxins) under the “Ciguasensing” Spanish project. Achievements at IRTA: - First author of 7 research articles and 2 review articles. > 10 scientific publications as co-author - Communicated scientific results in conferences - Taught bachelor courses (Statistics and Design of operations) - Supervised bachelor projects (Main supervisor: Dr. Mònica Campàs) - Coordinated the scientific seminar program at IRTA - Participated in Spanish and European research projects - Collaborated with industry - Hands-on skills: sample pre-treatment (sampling, DNA extraction, pre-concentration using magnetic beads), nucleic acid amplification (PCR, isothermal techniques, multiplexing), detection (electrochemical, optical), application/validation (environmental and food samples)
Together with my supervisor Dr. Mònica Campàs, we started a new line of research at the “Marine and Continental Waters” programme of IRTA focused on the development of biosensors and bioassays based on DNA for microalgal and virus detection. This research was conducted under the projects “Seasensing” (to detect Karlodinium and Ostreopsis microalga) and “Vivaldi” (to detect Ostreid herpesvirus). I also collaborated for other projects, including “EuroCigua” and “Ciguasensing”. What I liked most about my PhD is that I was involved in the whole analysis process: from conducting the sampling (environmental and food samples), developing new methods (DNA extraction, pre-concentration, biosensors, bioassays), analysing the collected samples, to comparing the results with well-established techniques. I also liked working with multidisciplinary teams involving ecologists, marine biologists, chemists, virologists, and engineers, while having the and collaborating with industry and stakeholders.
As a PhD student, I performed a research stay at the “Food Quality and Safety” group at INL under the supervision of Dr. Marta Prado and Dr. Rafaela Guerreiro. My project aimed to integrate the isothermal strategies developed at IRTA into an optical biosensor (LSPR). I learnt about gold nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization, UV-Vis spectrometry and microfluidics. I contributed to a joint publication with my work.