Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain
Biomedical and translational researcher with 8+ years of experience, combining strong expertise in experimental biomedical sciences with increasing exposure to translational and multidisciplinary project environments. Currently completing a MBA, with a strong interest in transitioning toward clinical implementation and medical technology roles where scientific knowledge is translated into real-world healthcare impact. My experience has involved experimental design, data analysis and coordination of research activities within collaborative scientific teams across international environments. I have also introduced and implemented experimental methodologies acquired during international research stays into laboratory workflows, contributing to capability development and strengthening experimental consistency across projects. This background has strengthened my ability to work across disciplines, manage complex scientific information and contribute to structured, goal-oriented research projects in dynamic research environments. It has also developed my capacity to operate in structured, multi-stakeholder settings, balancing scientific execution with broader project objectives. Particularly motivated by environments that connect science, healthcare and industry through structured project delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
•Led research workstream focused on immunometabolic regulation in MASLD/MASH, leveraging advanced in vitro models (Organ-on-a-Chip). Immunophenotyping of 3D models. •Coordinated day-to-day project activities, including experimental planning, prioritization and execution. •Contributed to the development of a new research direction, supporting project definition and alignment with broader scientific programmes. •Involved in scientific writing and coordination of research projects, including preparation of proposals. •Contributed to budget planning and resource allocation within experimental research projects, including contributions to funding-related project proposals. Complemented by formal training in financial and management principles through an MBA. •Worked within multidisciplinary research environments, involving collaboration across scientific disciplines and internationally distributed teams
Working on pre-clinical animal models and cellular models to test therapeutic options for NAFLD. General tasks: •Coordinated experimental workflows and laboratory activities across multiple ongoing research projects. •Developed and optimized laboratory protocols to improve reproducibility and efficiency of experimental processes •Data managment, integration and statistical analysis. •Mentored, supported and supervision of students in experimental work and project activities. •Contributed to scientific communication. Technical tasks: •Setting up flow cytometry panels and protocols for fatty liver samples from mice, as well as PBMCs and hepatic cells. Flow cytometry analysis. •Animals' inoculation with adeno-associated virus by tail vein injection. •Cell culture studies. Transfections, characterization of nanoparticles, developing and optimizing protocols. Mimic NAFLD in liver spheroids. •RT-PCR, protein analysis (WB, IF, IHC, ELISAS). Additional Experience & Leadership: •Member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Network of CSIC Doctoral Students (Miembro de la Junta de la Red de Doctorandos del CSIC) (2024-2025). •Scientific communication as a writer for the "Red de Doctorandos del CSIC" website (https://reddoctorandoscsic.wordpress.com/quienes-somos/). •Participated in short-term national research stays (CIC bioGUNE), gaining exposure to additional laboratory techniques and collaborative environments
•Conducted specialized research during an international fellowship, focusing on immunological and cellular analysis in metabolic disease in vitro models and human samples. •Applied advanced laboratory techniques, including flow cytometry and multiplex immunofluorescence, to generate and analyze complex biological data. •Collaborated within an international research environment. •Supported data generation and interpretation to contribute to broader research objectives.
Project (PI18/00837): “Identification of molecular heterogeneity associated with cardiovascular disease, clinical evolution and therapeutic response in systemic autoimmune diseases”. General tasks: •Collaborated within multidisciplinary research environments working closely with clinicians to define research questions and translate clinical needs into nto research and laboratory workflows. •Performed experimental work using cellular models and patient-derived samples, supporting investigation of disease mechanisms and therapeutic response. •Designed and optimized laboratory protocols to improve experimental workflows and data reliability. •Managed and analyzed biological data, including statistical analysis and database organization. •Supported project activities through generation and interpretation of clinically relevant biological data. Technical tasks: •Isolation and culture of cells from peripheral blood (transfections), nucleic acid purification techniques. •RT-PCR amplification techniques of DNA, expression. •Protein activity analysis (Western blot, specific arrays of intracellular activity, enzymatic studies).
Main projects: Project (PI18/00837), “Rituximab induces an early re-assessment of the immune and vascular systems in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis”. Translational multicenter study that investigate changes in serologic parameters following B-cell depletion by in vivo RTX treatment in SLE and RA patients, as well as RTX in vitro effects on the activity of other immune cells and the vascular endothelium. This study was supported by grants from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI18/00837), and co-financed by the Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional de la UE, the Regional Health System (ref. PI‐0285‐2017) and the Spanish Inflammatory and Rheumatic Diseases Network (RIER). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31347786/ Project: "Beneficial effects of CoQ10 in patients with autoimmune diseases". Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial which analyses the effects of ubiquinol in Antiphospholipid Syndrome patients. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29545345/ Tasks: •Designed and performed translational studies on immune-related disorders using patient blood samples. •Isolated immune cells and analyzed serological, genetic and microRNA expression profiles before and after CoQ10 treatment. •Identified potential microRNA biomarkers associated with therapeutic response. •Performed statistical analysis and data interpretation using SPSS and GraphPad Prism.