Sonia Da Rocha Gomes

Sonia Da Rocha Gomes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the biotechnology industry, currently serving as the Director of Technical Solutions & Applications at FERMENTALG since January 2016, where responsibilities include scientific advising for key accounts, developing customer solutions for omega-3 applications, and fostering public-private partnerships for innovation. Previously, Sonia held roles as Development & Production Director and Project Director at FERMENTALG, overseeing process development and product stability for omega-3 microalgal oil. Additionally, Sonia served as Executive & Scientific Manager at Novaptech, focusing on RNA/DNA-based tools for diagnostics and therapeutics, and was a Post-doctoral Researcher at Inserm U869, specializing in RNA-based imaging probes. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Molecular Biology and multiple Master’s degrees from prestigious French universities. Skills encompass molecular biology, biophysics, and project management, backed by a strong foundation in scientific research and development.