Eric Vazquez Ferrer

Eric Vazquez Ferrer, PhD has a diverse work experience that spans different industries and roles. Eric currently works as an R&D Business Impact Lead at AILY LABS, where they bring their previous expertise in research and development to improve and develop new insights for their AI-powered platform. Eric also leads the R&D domain for their customers in the pharmaceutical industry and drives the development of innovative solutions.

In addition, Eric has experience as a Consulting Professor at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), where they guide and coordinates the learning process of students in a virtual environment for the course "Basics of Psychobiology." Eric is responsible for resolving doubts, grading papers and exams, and collaborating with other professors to improve the subject.

Eric has also worked as a Principal Scientist at Rejuveron Senescence Therapeutics, where they developed long-term timelines and plans for scientific experiments to support lead and discovery programs. Eric also led external discussions and collaborations for the development of core programs.

Prior to these roles, Eric worked at bit.bio as a Senior Scientist and Scientist in the Discovery Screening and Functional Genomics teams. Here, they were responsible for establishing genetic screening protocols, optimizing SOPs, and driving collaborations critical to the team and company objectives.

Eric's experience also includes working as a Postdoctoral Researcher/Lab Manager at the Medical Research Council, where they studied molecular mechanisms in stem cells and primordial germ cells. Eric utilized various techniques such as cell culturing, live imaging, and advanced sequencing methods.

Furthermore, Eric worked as a Teaching Assistant at Imperial College London, teaching the "Stem Cell Biology" module in the course "Stem Cells, Regeneration and Ageing." Eric provided advanced knowledge on cellular and molecular mechanisms related to stem cells and their applications in tissue regeneration and aging.

Additionally, Eric has experience as a PhD student at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where they researched the role of adult stem cells in cancer development. Eric utilized techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, and genetic manipulation to study tumor heterogeneity.

Earlier in their career, Eric worked as a Master Thesis Student at CMRB Center of Regenerative Medicine in Barcelona, where they modeled a disease using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Eric also conducted research during their Bachelor's degree project in the same institution.

Eric's work experience also includes summer internships at Université Laval and The State University of New York, where they gained additional research experience.

Overall, Eric Vazquez Ferrer, PhD has a strong background in research and development, with expertise in stem cell biology, genetics, and biotechnology. Eric has demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects and collaborations, as well as teaching and mentoring.

Eric Vazquez Ferrer, PhD, completed their education with a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Universitat Pompeu Fabra from 2008 to 2012. Eric then pursued a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from the same university from 2012 to 2013. Later, they obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedicine from Universitat Pompeu Fabra between 2013 and 2017. Currently, they are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, which started in 2013 and is expected to be completed in 2022.