Description

PhD Scientist and veterinarian with 12+ years of expertise in infectious disease, immunology, and microbiome research. Published first-author work in Cell Reports, Nature Aging, and Science Advances. I specialize in translating complex scientific evidence into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences — from peer-reviewed manuscripts to educational materials for healthcare professionals and the general public. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with professional working proficiency in French. International experience across Europe and the USA. Available for medical writing, scientific consulting, publication support, and science communication projects.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lille (up to 50km)

Institut Pasteur de Lille
Postdoctoral Researcher — Scientific Publications & Translational Research
RESEARCH
August 2021 - May 2025 (3 years and 9 months)
Lille, France
Drove the full publication lifecycle for multiple high-impact research programs — from data generation and experimental design to manuscript drafting, author review, compliance checks, and submission — delivering first-author and co-author publications in Cell Reports, Nature Aging, Science Advances, and Gut Microbes.
Developed and executed scientific publication plans for concurrent research projects across infectious disease, ageing biology, and metabolic research — coordinating timelines, authors, and internal experts to ensure on-schedule, high-quality deliverables.
Translated complex preclinical datasets (genomics, proteomics, microbiome, immunology) into clear, publication-ready scientific narratives tailored to target audiences — healthcare professionals, peer reviewers, and the broader medical community.
Managed cross-functional and international author teams, aligning diverse stakeholders around shared publication goals while maintaining scientific integrity and adherence to GPP and journal-specific guidelines.
Supervised and mentored junior researchers and technical staff in scientific writing, data interpretation, and publication processes — early team leadership experience with direct applicability to managing a publications specialist team.
Co-founded and served designed and led scientific communication events and interdisciplinary seminars, demonstrating initiative and organizational leadership.
Ensured full compliance with institutional ethics frameworks, EU Directive 2010/63, and international research integrity standards — directly transferable to pharmaceutical GPP governance and publication compliance requirements.
Publication Management Infectious Disease Immunology Data analysis Literature Review
Ugly Professor Publishing Company
Volunteer Scientific Publications Lead
PUBLISHING
January 2025 - Today (1 year and 6 months)
Howell, United States
Scientific writing & knowledge translation: Lead the development and dissemination of evidence-based scientific content, translating complex research into clear, accessible publications and educational materials for diverse audiences — from healthcare professionals to the general public.
Editorial strategy & quality assurance: Coordinate scientific communication initiatives and cross-functional collaborations with subject-matter experts; oversee content strategy, editorial review, and quality assurance processes to uphold scientific accuracy and publication standards.
AI-enabled science communication: Contribute to the development of AI-powered educational tools through evidence review, scientific content planning, and knowledge translation — applying publication expertise to emerging digital dissemination formats.
Content Strategy Content Creation Copywriting Science Communication Educational Content
Colorado State University
Research Associate — Scientific Publications & Translational Research
RESEARCH
August 2017 - July 2021 (3 years and 11 months)
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Designed, executed, and published in vivo vaccination studies (mouse and guinea pig TB models) — managed the full data-to-publication pipeline including analysis, scientific writing, author coordination, and peer-review submission.
Built and coordinated multidisciplinary research teams across translational immunology and vaccine development programs, consistently delivering publication-quality results on schedule.
Translated host-pathogen interaction and microbiome data into peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific reports, demonstrating ability to make complex findings accessible and credible to the medical and scientific community.
Operated in ABSL-3 facilities under strict US and institutional regulatory frameworks — applied rigorous research integrity standards directly aligned with pharmaceutical publication compliance requirements.
Trained junior researchers in scientific documentation, publication-ready data collection, and laboratory best practices — contributed to a culture of scientific rigour and continuous improvement.
Vaccine Development Translational Research Peer Review Author Coordination Research Project Management