Mario Pereira

Mario Pereira has a diverse work experience history. Mario is currently the Director of Technology and Business Development at ATUM since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Horizon Discovery from 2016 to 2023 in various roles including Strategic Account Manager, Field Application Scientist, and Senior Scientist. At Horizon Discovery, they were responsible for commercial activities, technical input in pre and post-sales, and development of the CLD platform. Mario also worked as a Principal Scientist at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from 2015 to 2016, focusing on developing recombinant CHO cell lines. Mario Pereira completed their Biotechnology PhD at the University of Manchester from 2011 to 2015, where their research focused on genomic environment for recombinant gene expression. Mario has also been involved in various outreach and community activities, including roles at PARSUK and Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable.

Mario Pereira began their education in 2005 at the Universidade de Coimbra, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2008. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the same institution, completing their studies in 2010. Mario then continued their academic journey at The University of Manchester, where they enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Biotechnology. Mario successfully completed their PhD in 2015, thus furthering their expertise in the field.