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Amparo Toboso

@amparotoboso

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Experienced researcher specializing in bioinformatics and immunology.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities in translational research within innovative tech teams, focusing on drug discovery.

I am a results-driven scientist with over 13 years of research experience in academia and biotech, focusing on bioinformatics, immunology, and lymphomagenesis. My career has been dedicated to understanding the immune system and haematopoiesis in both physiological and tumorigenic contexts, utilizing in vivo models to drive impactful research. Currently, I serve as a Senior Bioinformatician at Alchemab Therapeutics, where I lead the development of innovative platforms that integrate target information to support drug discovery pipelines.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multidisciplinary teams and projects, from target identification to validation, resulting in patents and high-impact publications. My expertise in bioinformatics analyses, coupled with my proficiency in programming languages such as R and SQL, enables me to conduct comprehensive data analyses that inform decision-making processes. I am passionate about leveraging my scientific knowledge to bridge the gap between research and patient care, driving advancements in translational research and drug discovery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Bioinformatician

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Alchemab Therapeutics

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Currently leading bioinformatics efforts to support drug discovery, including the development of analysis platforms and databases. Responsible for comprehensive analyses of proteomic and RNAseq data to inform pipeline decisions and enhance understanding of disease biology.

Bioinformatics R Nextflow RNAseq AWS Git

Bioinformatician

Alchemab Therapeutics

Oct 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Developed a platform for target information integration and conducted analyses of antigen proteomic data. Co-led the creation of a database to democratize access to insights, contributing to patent filings and project development.

Bioinformatics R Nextflow Databases RNAseq

Drug Discovery Senior Scientist

BenevolentAI

Sep 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Led multidisciplinary teams in drug discovery projects from target identification to validation, resulting in patents and publications. Guided AI model development and collaborated on chronic kidney disease programs.

Drug Discovery Team Collaboration AI Development Validation Collaboration

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

The Crick

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019 (11 months)

Continued research on immune responses and trained new PhD students. Focused on advancing knowledge in immunology and cancer.

Research Mentorship

PhD Student

The Crick/UCL

Sep 2013 - Oct 2018 (5 years 1 month)

Conducted research on B cell responses and lymphomagenesis, resulting in a high-impact publication. Developed expertise in experimental techniques and data analysis.

Research Data Analysis Experimentation

Scientific Officer

CRUK

Jul 2013 - Aug 2013 (1 month)

Assisted in setting up the Immunity and Cancer lab and establishing mouse colonies for research.

Lab Research

Research Assistant

CBMSO

Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 (9 months)

Studied T cell development and chronic myelogenous leukaemia using knock-out mouse models, contributing to foundational research in cancer biology.

Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Salamanca

Diploma, Bioinformatics & Computational Genomics

2020 - 2021

Grade: 9.53/10

Completed a diploma in Bioinformatics & Computational Genomics, focusing on the application of bioinformatics tools and computational methods in genomics research.

The Francis Crick Institute and University College London

PhD, Immunology

2013 - 2018

Pursued a PhD in Immunology, focusing on germinal centre and memory B cell responses, leading to significant findings published in high-impact journals.