Maria Guirola PhD

About

Experienced biotechnologist with more than 15 years working in different scientific areas ranging from basic microbiology, vaccinology to stem cells, epigenetics, metabolism and cancer. Great mindset and objective oriented work standards. Used to deal with multitask research lines, handling multiple objectives simultaneously with good judgment. Long track records of ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality, within budget by effectively organizing, managing and utilizing all resources. Exploit strategic planning and decision-making skills to ensure efficiency. Project management and business development abilities. Six years of supervising and mentoring experience. Passionate about scientific communication and writing. In love with kids, nature and the sea.

Experience

Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

Jan 2019 – Present

Barcelona

Lab Manager - Scientific Advisor

In charge of daily lab operations: stocks, purchases. Setting up new protocols and troubleshooting/benchmarking to optimize them. Scientific advisor for newcommers and students. Scientific writing for lab reports and internal presentations. Biosafety coordinator

National Center for Oncologic Research (CNIO)

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017

Madrid

Lab Manager - Project Manager

. Responsible for day-to-day operations: financial oversight, purchases, databases, stocks • Project Manager of the scientific consortiums: OncoCycle.org, OncoBio.org y CellSYS.org • Liaison of national / international collaborations and external companies • Oral communications of relevant research and management necessities • Supervision of student interns and technical assistance to all members of the laboratory.

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

Oct 2014 – Jan 2016

Barcelona

Lab Manager - Scientific Advisor

Main project: Epigenetic reprogramming in embryogenesis and the germline. Research Line: The role of PRDM14 in epigenetic reprogramming and mouse development .- Laboratory management and project management. .- Team management .- Purchases and commercial activity .- Budget planning and execution

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

Jan 2014 – Oct 2014

Barcelona

Postdoctoral Researcher

Project: SystemTb: A collaborative project for the establishment of a Systems Biology framework to understand key features of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (www.systemtb.org) • High-throughput and high-content live imaging of Mycobacterium cell cycle proteins. • Super resolution (GSD) imaging of Mycobacterium cell cycle proteins • Validation of protein-protein interactions and complexes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Education

Universitat de Barcelona

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

PhD, Biotechnology

Universitat de Barcelona

Jan 2008 – Jan 2010

Master, Molecular Biotechnology

Institute for Applied Sciences and Technlogies

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

Master, Bioinformatics

Universitat de La Habana

Jan 1997 – Jan 2002

Bachelor, Microbiology

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