Ruben Barrios Fernandez, PhD
Resumen profesional
Curious, science‑oriented professional who enjoys getting deeply involved in work, learning continuously and building good relationships with the people around me. I like bringing new ideas to the table and approaching tasks with a critical and problem‑solving mindset. I also enjoy communicating ideas, meeting new people, and spending my free time doing outdoor sports and reading.
Datos destacados
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Experiencia
PhD Candidate in Biomedicine
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona
2019.09 - 2025.06
- Conducted cell biology research on stress responses using the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe as a model system, with a focus on the molecular regulation of autophagy under nutritional stress and chromatin dynamics controlling transcriptional responses to oxidative stress.
- Managed several research projects in parallel, consistently meeting deadlines and adapting to high-pressure environments while mentoring junior students and overseeing their projects.
- Developed strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, working in a highly goal-oriented and proactive manner.
- Performed quantitative image and data processing using analysis systems such as ImageJ (FIJI) and GraphPad Prism, complementing these with programming in R and Python to automate statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Prepared and delivered scientific presentations (posters and talks) at national and international conferences, effectively communicating complex data to expert audiences and defending research findings in front of senior scientists.
- Contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and manuscripts in Q1 high-impact journals such as Genome Biology, Nucleic Acids Research, or Autophagy.
Research Intern
Stockholm University
Stockholm
2018.10 - 2019.03
- Performed a comparative study of in vitro and in vivo effects of high-dose-rate irradiation on DNA damage and cellular responses using mammalian cell culture models.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, developing adaptability, cross-cultural communication and collaborative problem solving in the laboratory.
- Strengthened professional English, gained independence at planning and executing experiments, and recognized the importance of teamwork in research settings.
Research Intern
MELIS-UPF
Barcelona
2017.11 - 2018.08
- Investigated the impaired glutamatergic synapse pathway as a potential therapeutic target in Williams-Beuren Syndrome using primary cultures from hippocampus neural cells.
- Began developing critical thinking and scientific communication skills through data interpretation, discussion of results, and presentation of findings within the group.
Research Intern
IRMO - Instituto de Fertilización In Vitro
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Gained first-hand experience in clinical embryology, reproductive biology and inheritance in a real-world clinical setting.
- Learned how to communicate laboratory findings to the medical team and understood the importance of integrating laboratory data into patient-centered decision making.
Formación
Master's Degree - Pharmaceutical Industry: MSL and Medical Affairs
CESIF
Barcelona 2025.11 - Actual
PhD - Biomedicine
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona 2019.09 - 2025.07
MSc - Translational Biomedical Research
Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR)
Barcelona 2017.09 - 2018.07
Bachelor's Degree - Genetics
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Barcelona 2013.09 - 2017.06
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Strong communication skills for explaining complex concepts clearly to different audiences
- Collaboration and ability to build positive relationships in multidisciplinary teams
- Management and ownership of tasks to meet deadlines reliably
- Critical thinking and analytical mindset
- Strong experience using digital tools to analyse omics data, perform statistical analyses, and clearly visualise and present scientific results
Publications
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4036-4960
Cronología
Master's Degree - Pharmaceutical Industry: MSL and Medical Affairs
CESIF
2025.11 - Actual
PhD Candidate in Biomedicine
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2019.09 - 2025.06
PhD - Biomedicine
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
2019.09 - 2025.07
Research Intern
Stockholm University
2018.10 - 2019.03
Research Intern
MELIS-UPF
2017.11 - 2018.08
MSc - Translational Biomedical Research
Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR)
2017.09 - 2018.07
Research Intern
IRMO - Instituto de Fertilización In Vitro
2016.06 - 2016.08
Bachelor's Degree - Genetics
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
2013.09 - 2017.06