Elena Vicente García
Groningen
Summary
Highly motivated medical biotechnologist currently pursuing a Master's degree in Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment, with a solid foundation in molecular biology and drug development. Actively seeking an opportunity to conduct my master thesis, focusing on innovative medicine and gaining hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry. I bring practical research experience, a strong work ethic, and excellent organizational skills, thriving in collaborative environments. Driven by a passion for science, I aim to translate innovation into real-world applications and make a positive impact in the biomedical field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
Hélder Santos' Lab, Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology at University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen
2024.02 - 2024.07
- Worked on synthesis and characterization of modified SeNPs for targeting BRAF-mutated melanoma in vitro, as part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions European project.
- Conducted applied biomedical research.
- Developed innovative methods to improve targeted drug delivery systems.
- Participated in relevant conferences and seminars, contributing to scientific discussions and presentations.
Research Assistant Intern
Cancer Stem Cell lab, Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB-UPM)
Madrid
2022.11 - 2023.08
- Assisted in cell culture experiments for testing cancer cell lines’ response to new biocompounds.
- Studied antioxidant activity of biocompounds using DPPH and ABTS assays.
- Attended the 7th Basic Research Promotion Day for Science and Engineering Students conference and won "best flash presentation".
- Participated in laboratory safety standards workshops.
- Managed databases recording research progress and outcomes.
Bachelor Thesis Student
Human and Animal Physiology chairgroup
Wageningen
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Conducted research on human muscle ageing and disease.
- Performed experiments for my Bachelor Thesis, focusing on understanding how apelin contributes to muscle-ageing (sarcopenia) and frailty.
- Earned practical proficiency in histology, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, as well as image processing and analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine And Innovative Treatment
University of Groningen
Groningen, The NetherlandsBachelor of Science - Medical Biotechnology
Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)
Madrid, Spain03.2023
Erasmus + Exchange Programme: Medical Biotechnology - Medical Biotechnology
Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, The Netherlands08.2022
Skills
- Experimental design and laboratory skills
- Cell culture techniques
- Nanoparticles synthesis and characterization
- Immunohistochemistry and imaging
- Biotechnology, molecular biology and genetic engineering
- Adaptability, flexibility and time management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- IELTS academic grade 8.0.
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English.
Awards
- 09/2023| Scholarship programme for academic excellence to complete postgraduate studies abroad: 2-year master programme | Mutua Madrileña Foundation, - Madrid, Spain.
- 04/2023| Best Flash Presentation - 7th Basic Research Promotion Day for Science and Engineering Students | Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC)and Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (RSEQ-STM) - Madrid, Spain.
Digital and bioinformatics skills
- Office 365: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook.
- Bioinformatics, genetic and omics analysis: Chromas, ClustalX, MEGA, OMIM, Ensembl.
- Protein structure analysis and engineering: Chimera, Uniprot, PDB.
- Microscopy imaging analysis: ImageJ - FIJI.
- Statistics: GraphPad - Prism, Excel, Origin.
- Scientific Illustration: BioRender, Chem Sketch.
Affiliations
- Former member of a debate team, participating in university competitions (2 years).
- Creative writing group member.
- Volunteer at the Madrid Food Bank.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Intern
Hélder Santos' Lab, Biomaterials and Biomedical Technology at University Medical Center Groningen
2024.02 - 2024.07
Research Assistant Intern
Cancer Stem Cell lab, Center for Biomedical Technology (CTB-UPM)
2022.11 - 2023.08
Bachelor Thesis Student
Human and Animal Physiology chairgroup
2022.02 - 2022.08
Master of Science - Molecular Medicine And Innovative Treatment
University of Groningen
Bachelor of Science - Medical Biotechnology
Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)
Erasmus + Exchange Programme: Medical Biotechnology - Medical Biotechnology
Wageningen University & Research
- IELTS academic grade 8.0.
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English.
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