Ricardo Moreno Traspas

Self-driven and dynamic biomedical expert with more than 8 years of experience in academic and industry settings. Conducted a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences at the National University of Singapore and the A*STAR - Genome Institute of Singapore. Currently holding a position as Scientist in Altos Labs, San Diego Institute of Science. Work mainly focused on using cellular rejuvenation programming techniques to restore liver health and resilience.

Expertise in the fields of Oncology, Fibrotic and Inflammatory Diseases, Rare Human Disorders, Hepatology, and Regenerative Medicine. Knowledge about a wide range of state-of-the-art lab techniques and methodologies, as well as valuable computer skills for data processing and analysis, including R programming and SPSS. Trained on how to plan and efficiently lead research projects. Experienced in coordinating worldwide collaborations with clinicians, scientists, and industry partners.

Strong publication record, including Nature Genetics, Science Immunology, Developmental Cell, EMBO Molecular Medicine, and The American Journal of Human Genetics. Participated in international meetings held in Germany, Australia, Canada, and Austria, including a Keystone Symposia on Molecular and Cellular Biology and the European Human Genetics Conference. Outstanding academic performance in top-ranked universities, supported by multiple awards and honors. Used to work in fast-paced, competitive, and demanding environments. Highly adaptable, proactive, open-minded, creative, and reliable. Good team player with excellent leadership skills and the ability to communicate complex content to a variety of audiences. Deadline oriented.

I am now motivated to use my scientific knowledge and research experience to make a valuable contribution to patient care and the improvement of the health system.

Scientist, Cellular Rejuvenation (Aug 2022 - Present) - Altos Labs (San Diego, California, USA)

• Working in the field of hepatic diseases (NASH, cirrhosis), exploring how to use cellular reprogramming techniques to improve liver health and resilience.
• Participated in establishing a business relationship between the company and the CRO IDEXX BioAnalytics (USA).
• Chair of a Working Collaboration Session on fibrotic diseases at the annual company meeting in San Francisco (USA).

Postdoctoral Fellow (Jan 2022 - Aug 2022) - A*STAR - Genome Institute of Singapore (SINGAPORE)

Ph.D. Scholar (Oct 2017 - Jan 2022) - A*STAR - Genome Institute of Singapore (SINGAPORE)

• Clinical identification of a novel syndromic form of pediatric liver cirrhosis, reported for the first time in the journal Nature Genetics (IF: 41.4).
• Identification and validation of novel anti-cirrhotic druggable targets.
• Active role in research projects related to rare diseases, liver pathologies, inflammatory conditions, and cancer.
• Coordination of worldwide collaborations with clinicians, scientists, and industry partners (Janssen, Chugai).

BSc and MSc Student (Jun 2013 - Aug 2017) - SPAIN, GERMANY, USA, AUSTRALIA

• Internships at the University of La Laguna (Tenerife, SPAIN), Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (Madrid, SPAIN), Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (Dresden, GERMANY), German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (Dresden, GERMANY), and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (Sydney, AUSTRALIA).
• Research Lab Assistant at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (Dresden, GERMANY) and the Medical Theoretical Center (Dresden, GERMANY).
• Research work in the fields of oncology, regenerative medicine, and cardiac diseases.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences - National University of Singapore and A*STAR (SINGAPORE).
• MSc in Regenerative Biology and Medicine - Dresden University of Technology (GERMANY).
• BSc in Biochemistry - Autonomous University of Madrid (SPAIN).