Pilar Maestre Fernández-Flores
Summary
Master student with a background in Biotechnology specializing in healthcare research with a focus on the neuromuscular area. Passionate about translational medicine, including gene therapy, pharmacology, and disease pathogenesis. Committed to versatile skills and fostering mutual respect through strong interpersonal communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Intern
John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre
Newcastle, UK
2023.10 - 2024.07
- NGS screening for Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome (diagnosis) - PCR, Genetic Research Analysis.
- Contribution to LatinSeq Project - Database management
Intern
La Fe Health Research Institute
Valencia, Spain
2023.02 - 2023.09
- Bachelor's Thesis: Analysis of Dystrophin Protein Expression in Undiagnosed Patients Suspected of Dystrophinopathy.
- Immunofluorescence staining / Western blot / RNA sequencing analysis.
Intern
University of Florida
Gainesville, EE.UU.
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Research focussed on investigating the synergistic impact of a dual-drug approach designed to promote muscle regeneration in mdx-murine models.
- Cryosectioning, Immunofluorescence staining, FIJI analysis.
Education
Master - Translational Medical Research
University of Heidelberg
Mannheim, Germany 08/2024 -
Bachelor´s Degree - Biotechnology
Catholic University of Valencia
Valencia Sep 2019 - 2023.06
British High School Diploma - Secondary School
British School of Valencia
ValenciaInternational Academic Experience - Secondary School
St. George's International School
Montreux, Switzerland /2015 - 06/2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office - Advanced Level
- FIJI and Leica X Software - Intermediate Level
- R Studio and IGV - Intermediate Level
Papers and Posters
- Publication (2024): " Deletion of exons 45 to 55 in the DMD gene: from the therapeutic perspective to the in vitro model- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13395 -024-00353-3
- Oral presentation (2023): "Analysis of Dystrophin protein expression in undiagnosed patients suspected of Dystrophinopathy."
- Poster (2022): " Restoration of Muscle Regeneration in DMD"- https://drive.google.com/Pos ter
Certification
- BioRN Conference - Leading Biotech and Life Sciences hub, 2024, Heidelberg, Germany. In-person attendee.
- Scientific communication - published glossary and guidelines for DMD (DPPS Association), 2024. Available online at DPPS webpage.
- UK Horizons Conference (UK Duchenne Association), 2024, London, United Kingdom. In-person attendee.
- Annual Workshop 'Transfer of Knowledge in DMD' , 2023, Barcelona, Spain. In-person attendee.
- PPMD Annual Conference , 2024/23, Illinois, EE. UU. In-person attendee.
- Genomics in Rare Diseases , 2022, Genotipia. Online.
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Additional Information
- Active Volunteer at Duchenne Parent Project Spain (DPPS)
- Personal statement for Action Duchenne (UK).
- Volunteered at international organizations for teaching abroad (Tanzania; 2018 and Mexico; 2021).
- Red Cross Spain for food delivery (Jávea, Alicante; 2022)
Affiliations
- Teaching
- Art
- Sailing
- Interest in Biotechnology Startups
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern
John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre
2023.10 - 2024.07
Intern
La Fe Health Research Institute
2023.02 - 2023.09
Intern
University of Florida
2022.05 - 2022.08
Master - Translational Medical Research
University of Heidelberg
08/2024 -
Bachelor´s Degree - Biotechnology
Catholic University of Valencia
Sep 2019 - 2023.06
British High School Diploma - Secondary School
British School of Valencia
International Academic Experience - Secondary School
St. George's International School
/2015 - 06/2017