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Laura Ellis

@lauraellis2

Biomedical research scientist at Pandonia, translating longevity and personalized medicine research into health reports and protocols.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in roles at the intersection of health innovation, medical writing, science communication, design research, and evidence-based wellbeing.

At Pandonia, I conducted biomedical research for a startup focused on longevity and personalized medicine. I translated scientific evidence into research summaries, protocols, technical documentation, and health reports, and contributed to personalized health reports and service concepts.

At Fundación Cardioinfantil, I developed and validated experimental protocols for nanomaterial-based delivery systems and synthesized and characterized functionalized magnetite nanoparticles. My research also contributed to scientific publications and technical documentation on gene-editing delivery platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Biomedical Research Scientist

Pandonia

Jan 2023 - Sep 2026 (3 years 8 months)

Conducted applied biomedical research for longevity and personalized medicine, translating scientific evidence into clear research summaries, protocols, and health reports. Collaborated with international cross-functional teams in a remote startup environment.

Biomedical Research Personalized Medicine Preventive Health Biomarker Bioactive Compounds Scientific Writing Technical Documentation Health reporting Cross Functional Collaboration

STEM Teacher

Gimnasio Campestre

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)

Instructed students at the school's Center for Pedagogical Support, focusing on STEM education. Developed engaging curriculum and instructional materials while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

STEM Education Curriculum Development Critical Thinking Problem Solving

Teaching Assistant

Universidad de los Andes

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Supported faculty and students in Capstone Design Project and Introduction to Biomedical Engineering courses. Constructed class content, provided academic support, and evaluated students' performance.

Biomedical Engineering Academic Support Course Development Student Evaluation

Research Assistant

Fundación Cardioinfantil

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Developed a nano-structured vehicle for a CRISPR/Cas9-based genomic editing platform. Developed and validated experimental protocols for cell culture, cytotoxicity, and biocompatibility evaluation of nanomaterial-based delivery systems.

CRISPR Cas9 Cell Culture Cytotoxicity Biocompatibility Nanoparticle Synthesis Characterization Scientific Publications Technical Documentation

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Fundación Cardioinfantil

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)

Conducted software development, wet-lab work, and statistical analysis in a molecular biology laboratory. Developed a software for detecting genetic mutations associated with cardiovascular diseases and performed bioinformatic analysis for cytomegalovirus samples.

Software Development Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Statistical Analysis Variant Detection CMV

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de los Andes

Master's Degree in Design, Design

2025 -

Pursuing a Master's degree in Design, focusing on connecting biomedical evidence, user needs, service design, and strategic communication.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Technology Transfer: From Research to the Market, Technology Transfer

2022 - 2022

Completed a course on Technology Transfer: From Research to the Market.

Universidad de los Andes

M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

2018 - 2021

M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, completed from 2018 to 2021.

Universidad de los Andes

Engineering Leadership Program: Senior level, Engineering Leadership

2019 - 2019

Completed the Engineering Leadership Program at Senior level.

University of Colorado Boulder

Designing Effective Science Communication, Science Communication

2019 - 2019

Completed a course on Designing Effective Science Communication.

Universidad de los Andes

Engineering Leadership Program: Junior level, Engineering Leadership

2018 - 2018

Completed the Engineering Leadership Program at Junior level.

Universidad de los Andes

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

2013 - 2018

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Psychobiology, completed from 2013 to 2018. Received the Quiero Estudiar scholarship for undergraduate studies.