Director of Bioinformatics Platform

Harvard Chan School

Visionary leader in computational biology, excelling in genomic and data visualization for decision-making processes, with a proven track record in Biotech for enhancing target discovery through innovative bioinformatics methods. Leveraged genomics methods expertise to pioneer research at Harvard. Led cross-functional teams towards groundbreaking insights in fibrosis, oncology and neurodegeneration. Proficient in project coordination and mentoring scientists.

Biotech Consultant/Advisor (2020 to present): Advise on technology, computational biology and bioinformatics strategy for emerging BioTechs building data lakes and novel methods to accelerate the process of target discovery, gene editing and drug development pipelines

Founder and Organizer of Women in Bioinformatics in the Boston Area (2016 to present): Empowering women in computational biology and bioinformatics in academia and biotech by creating a safe and supportive space for career development alongside like-minded peers.

Board Member at AWIS MASS - Mentoring committee (2024 to present): Fostering the mentoring effort in the organization.

Ambassador Nextflow (2024 to present): Empowering the use of Nextflow and nf-core technology in the genomic space.

Co-chair of Genomics Bioinformatics ABRF (2024 to present): Continuing the effort to investigate genomics technologies applied in cores.

Vision and Mission

Accelerate decision-making process in biomedicine to impact people suffering from any conditions

Build robust platforms with innovative genomic data analysis and visualization to communicate system biology

Leadership

13 years of experience mentoring scientists and leading teams in Academia and Biotech environments.

Led cross-functional teams in BigPharma/Academia collaborations and biotech.

Experience in communication cross-teams and with business partners. Managed budget and timelines. Collaborate with business development team.

Community

JOSS editor.

Join our women in bioinformatics in Boston area.

Interests

  • Target Discovery and Patient Stratification in Oncology and Neurodegeneration
  • Sequencing-based Platforms, Multi-Omic Modelling and Genomic Visualization

Education

  • PhD in Biomedicine, 2011

    Pompeu Fabra University

  • Ms in Bioinformatics, 2008

    Pompeu Fabra University

  • BSc in Biochemistry, 2005

    University of Granada