Mateo Frare

Mateo Frare has a diverse work experience in the field of biomedical engineering and research. Mateo began their career as a Biology Lab Volunteer at UMass Amherst in 2016. In 2017, they volunteered as a Research Assistant at Baystate Medical Center, where they conducted various biological experiments and mentored a high school student. Mateo also worked as an Interactive Qualifying Project Researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, collaborating with a team to promote cycling and develop safe routes for university students in the city. Additionally, they volunteered as a Biomedical Lab Volunteer at WPI, assisting with research on antimicrobial peptides and collagen scaffolds. In 2018, they worked as a Research Assistant at Baystate Medical Center again, focusing on inhibiting breast cell proliferation and capturing images of breast tissue using microscopy. Mateo also served as a Peer Learning Assistant at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, helping students with a Bioinstrumentation course. In 2020, they joined Pfizer as a Research and Development Scientist. Mateo completed their Biomedical Engineering Masters at Brown University in 2021 and currently works as an Associate Scientist in Research & Development at MatTek Life Sciences.

Mateo Frare obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where they studied from 2015 to 2019. Mateo then pursued a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Brown University, where they studied from 2019 to 2021.