Pilar Castro Gómez

Pilar Castro Gómez has a diverse work experience in scientific research and nutrition. Pilar began their career as a Nutricionista-Dietista at Nutrición Center in 2009, where they conducted nutritional assessments, developed personalized diets, and monitored patient progress. From 2010 to 2011, they worked as a Contrato de titulado superior asociado a proyecto at Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos y Nutrición (ICTAN) - CSIC, where they developed chromatographic methods and performed lipidomic analysis on biological and food samples.

Pilar then joined Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) - CSIC from 2011 to 2016. During their time there, they held multiple roles, including JAE PRE-CP Contrato Pre doctoral (Investigadora en Biología y Ciencias de la Alimentación) and Contrato de titulado superior asociado a proyecto. In these positions, they developed various analytical methods and directed master's and bachelor's thesis projects.

In addition, Pilar gained research experience through several internships. Pilar conducted research at Divisão de Farmacologia e Toxicologia-CPQBA-UNICAMP in 2014 and at Center for Biotechnology Development (CDB) - CSIC in 2013 and 2014.

Pilar also worked as a Scientific Researcher at Natac starting in 2016, where they are currently employed. No specific end date was provided for this role.

Overall, Pilar Castro Gómez has a strong background in scientific research, particularly in chromatography and nutrition.

Pilar Castro Gómez has a strong educational background in the field of Biology and Food Science. Pilar began their education in 2004 at the Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, where they completed a Diplomatura degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in 2007. Pilar then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Food Science and Technology at Northumbria University from 2008 to 2009.

In 2010, Pilar continued their studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where they completed a Curso de doctorado (posgrado) in Biology and Food Science. From 2011 to 2015, they furthered their education at the Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL) - CSIC - UAM, earning a Doctorado degree in Biology and Food Science.

In addition to their academic achievements, Pilar obtained a certification in "Examination for the English Certificate B2+" from Cambridge Academy in January 2015.