Marcos Santos, Ph.D. 🇧🇷

Marcos Santos, Ph.D. 🇧🇷 has extensive experience in the field of molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine. Marcos is the founder and CEO of Onkos Molecular Diagnostics, leading the company in developing gene expression-based diagnostic tests to provide answers to diagnostic uncertainties in oncology. Marcos utilizes molecular biology and artificial intelligence tools to create actionable results for cancer patients.

Prior to founding Onkos, Marcos served as the Senior Director of Business Development, Global, at Diaceutics, where they contributed to the company's global business development efforts. Marcos also held the role of Senior Director, Scientific Operations, Global, at Diaceutics, overseeing scientific operations and aiding in the integration of therapies and diagnostics into the treatment pathway.

Marcos has a strong background in research and development, having worked as the Director, Scientific Operations, LATAM, at Labceutics. In this role, they were responsible for conducting scientific operations and assisting in the development and implementation of personalized medicine strategies.

Before Labceutics, Marcos worked at Grupo Fleury S/A as a Researcher A in Molecular Biology - Scientific Consultant. Marcos contributed to the identification, development, and implementation of new molecular diagnostics and methodologies, particularly in the field of oncology. Marcos collaborated with universities and research centers on scientific research projects and conducted in-depth research on molecular biology topics.

Marcos's earlier experiences include being a Business PostDoc - Researcher in Molecular Biology at Verdartis Biotechnology, where they focused on industrial enzyme development and intellectual property and patents projects. Marcos also served as a Researcher - Ph.D. Candidate at LNBio - National Laboratory of Biosciences, where they obtained their Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Marcos conducted research on cancer molecular biomarkers under the supervision of Jörg Kobarg.

Additionally, Marcos worked as an Innovation Agent at Unicamp Agency of Innovation INOVA, where they conducted prior art searches, patentability analysis, and facilitated technology transfer and innovation. Marcos also served as a Trainee - Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Tromsø, implementing the Real Time-PCR technique in the department. Marcos began their career as an Intern at CBMEG - Center of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, focusing on industrial molecular biology and molecular modeling.

Overall, Marcos Santos, Ph.D. has a diverse and impressive work history in molecular diagnostics, research and development, and innovation.

Marcos Santos, Ph.D. 🇧🇷 completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Universidade Estadual de Campinas from 2003 to 2007. Marcos then pursued a Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the same institution, specializing in Oncology and Cancer Biology, from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, Marcos Santos also undertook a Ph.D. program in Genetics and Molecular Biology at the University of Cologne in 2011, focusing on Oncology and Cancer Biology.