Biologist and data scientist with 15+ years’ experience in biomedical research, computational biology, statistical genetics, and digital health. Experienced in agile delivery (including leading cross-functional product teams). Proficient in Python, machine learning, biostatistics, and data visualization.
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Experience
| 2021-now Senior Data Scientist |
BI X - Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany) • Co-led data science initiatives in translational medicine and immuno-oncology • Led the product team that developed VisualR, a visual monitoring device |
| 2018-2020 Data Scientist |
BI X - Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany) • Worked within cross-functional teams to design and develop new digital products for Boehringer Ingelheim • Worked in close collaboration to translational medicine, computational chemistry and regional business units |
| 2017-2018 Bioinformatician |
ETH Zürich (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) (Switzerland) • Conducted bioinformatics analysis for cancer and metabolism research with Markus Stoffel and Christian Wolfrum • Collaborated with Boehringer Ingelheim on target discovery in metabolic diseases |
| 2011-2017 Postdoctoral researcher |
University of Zurich (Switzerland) • Investigated the genetic basis of natural population variation (with Ueli Grossniklaus) • Managed research projects on statistical genetics, bioinformatics and epigenetics • Teaching and mentoring of BSc, MSc and PhD students in molecular and statistical genetics |
| 2010-2011 Postdoctoral researcher |
University of Oxford (UK) • Molecular and computational studies of plant evolution and development (with Liam Dolan) • Mentored BSc and PhD students |
| 2006–2011 PhD fellow |
John Innes Centre / University of East Anglia & University of Oxford (UK) • PhD advisor: Liam Dolan • Investigated the genetic basis of plant evolution and diversity, using a combination of genetic, molecular and computational techniques • Contributed to interdisciplinary research on environmental and climate science |
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Education
• PhD in Biological Sciences
2006-2011 University of East Anglia / University of Oxford (UK)
• Licenciatura (Diplom) in Cell Biology and Biotechnology
2001-2005 University of Lisbon (Portugal)
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Grants & Awards
• Research project grants (2012 & 2014) University of Zurich (Switzerland)
• PhD scholarship (2006) Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (Portugal)
• PhD scholarship (2006) Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian (Portugal) Awarded, not activated
• Leonardo da Vinci scholarship (2005) European Commission
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Publications
Full list of scientific publications at Google Scholar and ORCID iD.