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Sergio Cohecha

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Bioinformatics analyst at Gencell Pharma who analyzed NGS variants for molecular diagnostics using ACMG standards.

Colombia
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At Gencell Pharma, I analyzed NGS data for molecular diagnostics, using genomic databases to support diagnostic medical decisions. I interpreted sequencing results and classified genetic variants according to ACMG standards.

I also reviewed data integrity and clinical validation processes to help ensure patient reports were accurate and reliable. I collaborated with multidisciplinary medical teams to validate and communicate molecular diagnostic results.

At Corpogen, I analyzed metagenomic data from Illumina and NanoPore sequencing, processed genomic files, and assessed sequencing quality metrics. I also contributed to identifying and characterizing biosynthetic gene clusters and designed primers for genomic regions of interest.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Bioinformatics Support Analyst

Gencell Pharma

Feb 2024 - Aug 2026 (2 years 6 months)

Analyzed clinical genetic data via NGS for molecular diagnostics, performed genetic variant analysis in exomes and multigene panels, and classified variants according to ACMG standards. Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical teams to validate and communicate molecular diagnostic results.

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Microbiology Researcher

ECOMIC Research Group, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)

Analyzed microorganisms from extreme environmental samples using biological techniques and prepared detailed reports with annotated diagrams to present findings.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Future Learn logoFL

Future Learn

Certificate, Bioinformatics

2021 -

Completed a course on Bioinformatics for Biologists, covering Linux, Bash scripting, and R.

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Coursera

Certification, Bioinformatics

Certification in Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications, ongoing since 2021.

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Future Learn

Certification, Bioinformatics

Certification in Bioinformatics for Biologists: An Introduction to Linux, Bash Scripting and R, ongoing since 2021.

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Coursera

Certification, Computer Science

Certification in Python Data Structures, ongoing since 2021.

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Coursera

Certification, Bioinformatics

Certification in Python for Genomic Data Science, ongoing since 2020.

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Coursera

Certification, Computer Science

Certification in Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python, ongoing since 2020.

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Coursera

Certification, Bioinformatics

Certification in Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I), ongoing since 2021.

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Coursera

Certificate, Genomics

2021 -

Completed a course on whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes, tools and applications.

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Certificate, Bioinformatics

2021 -

Completed a course on Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I).

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Certificate, Computer Science

2021 -

Completed a course on Python Data Structures.

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Certificate, Bioinformatics

2020 -

Completed a course on Python for Genomic Data Science.

Coursera logoCO

Coursera

Certificate, Data Science

2020 -

Completed a capstone project on retrieving, processing, and visualizing data with Python.

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University of Toronto

Specialization, Bioinformatics

Specialization in Plant Bioinformatic Methods, completed in 2021.

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Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Bachelor's Degree, Biology

2016 - 2021

Bachelor's degree in Biology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, completed in 2021.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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