Rafaela Elias Mendes

Rafaela Elias Mendes has a diverse range of work experience that spans multiple industries. Rafaela is currently working at Prime Medicine, Inc. as a Senior Associate Scientist II, a role they have held since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Associate Scientist at the same company from June 2021 to June 2022.

Before joining Prime Medicine, Rafaela served as a Senior Research Technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from January 2020 to June 2021. Rafaela also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at New York Genome Center from April 2019 to January 2020.

In addition, Rafaela gained valuable experience as an Administrative Clerk at PC Richard & Son from April 2019 to June 2019. Rafaela also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Universidade Federal de São Carlos from March 2016 to July 2017.

Furthermore, Rafaela completed an internship at the Royal BC Museum from May 2015 to August 2015. Rafaela also held a scholarship position at PET Biologia UFSCar from July 2013 to July 2014.

Lastly, Rafaela served as the President of Ema Bio Jr from September 2013 to June 2014 and as the Director of Project Management from May 2012 to August 2013 at the same company.

Rafaela Elias Mendes completed their education as follows:

From 2012 to 2017, they attended UFSCar - Alumni, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biology.

In 2014 and 2015, they also studied at the University of Victoria, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biology.

Later, from 2018 to 2020, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biology at New York University.

In terms of additional certifications, Rafaela obtained a Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification from Physis Jr. in November 2016. Rafaela also received a Neuroanatomy Certification from PET-Biologia UFSCar. Additionally, Rafaela participated in "The Mug Project" at Unidade de Gestão de Resíduos and attended the VII Semana da Biologia at Universidade Federal de São Carlos, although it is not specified when or if they obtained any specific certifications from these events.