Maria Guirola

Self-motivated, team-player professional holding a PhD degree in Biotechnology, a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics and a Master´s degree in Molecular Biotechnology. Possessing an extensive biotechnology and research background. Qualified by 12 years of expertise in molecular biology, immunology and biochemistry. Knowledge on state-of-the-art technologies (-omics) and robotics platforms for molecular biology tasks. Experience working with pathogenic bacteria under biosafety conditions (M. tuberculosis, N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae). Proven track record with high impact publications as first author, and a patent. 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.