Camila Gaspar Quinonez, PhD

Camila Gaspar Quinonez, PhD, has a diverse work experience in the field of biotechnology and microbiology. Their most recent position is as an Assay Development Scientist at Epoch Biodesign since May 2023. Camila is also a Contributor at ValleyDAO since March 2023.

Previously, Camila served as the Regional Head of EMEA at iGEM Startups from January 2023 to April 2023. In this role, they recruited participants for the Venture Creation Labs (VCL) program, conducted bioentrepreneurship sessions, and facilitated discussions between entrepreneurs and investors.

Camila also worked as a Senior Scientist in Synthetic Biology at Better Dairy from June 2021 to November 2022. Prior to that, they were a Doctoral Student at the University of Westminster from September 2017 to September 2021. During their time at the university, they conducted research on the synthesis and testing of inhibitors against Mycobacterium tuberculosis metabolism. Camila also received BSL-3 training at the University of Southern California.

Furthermore, Camila was a Visiting PhD Student at Keck Medicine of USC from January 2019 to December 2019, where they collaborated with Dr. Eoh on various lab projects. Camila also received BSL-3 training at UC Irvine.

In addition to their academic and industry roles, Camila has been involved in the iGEM Competition. Camila served as an Advisor for a silver medal-winning project in 2017 and as Team Leader for a bronze medal-winning project in 2016. Camila contributed to project recruitment, experimental design, and data analysis.

Before their academic pursuits, Camila gained experience as a Microbiology Society Harry Smith Vacation Studentship at Microbiology Society in 2015, where they worked on characterizing lytic bacteriophages that infect Klebsiella pneumoniae. Camila also completed a summer internship at Bimeda Ireland in 2013.

Overall, Camila Gaspar Quinonez, PhD, has extensive experience in research, development, and leadership roles in the biotechnology and microbiology fields.

Camila Gaspar Quinonez, PhD has a diverse education history. In 2017, they began pursuing their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmacy at the University of Westminster, which they completed in 2020. Prior to this, in 2016, they obtained a Master of Research (MRes) in Systems and Synthetic Biology from Imperial College London, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Camila's undergraduate studies took place from 2013 to 2016 at the University of Westminster, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biochemistry. Before that, in 2012, they attended UCL, where they completed a year-long University Preparation Certificate for Science and Engineering (UPCSE), focusing on Chemistry, Biology, Academic English, and Science and Society.

In addition to their formal education, Camila has pursued various other educational experiences. In 2012, they participated in a short course in Fashion/Apparel Design at the University of the Arts London. Camila also attended the School of Visual Arts in 2010 for a summer course in Fine Arts. Furthermore, from 2008 to 2010, Camila received private arts tutoring, primarily in the field of Illustration.

Alongside their academic achievements, Camila has obtained several certifications. Notably, they completed a course called "Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome" through Coursera in May 2020. In March 2019, they received BSL3 (Biosafety Level 3) Training at UC Irvine and attended the Viral Vectors Training Program at the University of Southern California. In 2016, they were awarded the Biochemical Society Prize for Best Overall Performance in Biochemistry. Additionally, they have completed courses such as "The Brain and Space" and "Vaccines" on Coursera, and obtained a verified certificate in "Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression."

It is worth noting that although there is mention of a "National BSL-3 Training Program," no specific completion month or year is provided in the information provided.