Fiorella Ruiz Pace, MSc.

Statistics + Graphic Design + Oncology @ VHIO

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

With 10+ years of experience in translational oncology, I work across the full data lifecycle (study design—data collection—analysis—visualization—storytelling—publication), combining biostatistics and information design to help teams turn complex findings into clear, journal-ready figures & narratives. Focus areas: Digital Pathology & Microbiome • Survival analysis • Predictive modeling • Survey analysis • Spatial analysis • Editorial design • Graphical abstracts. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3932-0170

Experience

  • Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) (10 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Research Technician | Biostatistician & Information designer
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Molecular Oncology Group (MOL) -Methodological guidance and statistical analysis planning for translational oncology studies. -Data visualization and analytical reporting (R, Shiny, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma). -Development of publication-ready figures, graphical abstracts, infographics, and scientific visual materials. -Scientific communication and community management for the MOL team.

    • Research Support Technician | Tasks: Data analysis and curation
      Sep 2016 - Jan 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos

      Oncology Data Science group (ODYSSEY). Medical Data Annotation, and centralize the collection of clinical/molecular data requested by various external entities or internal teams. Work with medical teams to resolve data inconsistencies before delivery. Statistical support. Data visualization. Predictive and prognostic modeling, identification of cancer drivers. Data quality checking. Technical and Academic Writing. Scientific communication. 80% Remote and 20% office work.

    • Data Curator
      Apr 2016 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      Collection, integration, and validation of clinical-molecular databases of matched targeted agents and standardized reports of next-generation sequencing tests. Collaborative research in cancer genomics/computational oncology and its clinical implications. Statistical support. Data visualization.

  • Técnico de Gestión de la Investigación at University of Barcelona
    Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Data entry and use of the research management application (GREC) for calculating key performance indicators (KPIs). Management of GREC, and budget revisions of research projects. Verify UB researcher and professor CVs, and comply with research call criteria. GREC is the CRIS (Current Research System Information) developed by the University of Barcelona, currently used in various institutions and research organizations. It comprises applications targeted to authenticated users (researchers, research groups, managers) and open-access web portals.

  • Prácticas (internship) at Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO)
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos

    Análisis de datos orientado al trabajo final de máster en Estadística (UPC).

  • Lab Panelist and Administrative assistant at Odournet
    Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr

    The panelists are requested to deliver their detection and/or qualitative perception within given time slots. The results of the study are then reported directly to the end client. Training sessions to accurately detect the odors presented. Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports. Photocopy, and print out documents.

  • Administrative Office Assistant at Martí Vega & Assessors, SL - ESPRODAD.
    Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 · 2 mos

    Customer database management, answer phones, greet customers, make appointments, file paperwork, perform data entry, scan documents and receive and sort mail, create reports and presentations.