Education:

• M.Sc. Master of Sciences in Biotechnology (UNQ-Argentina)
• PH.D. In Molecular Virology (Fundación Instituto Leloir, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
• Postdoctoral training as Associate Investigator, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Cambridge MA, United States

Research Interest:

Our Laboratory of Applied RNA Technology (LART) is a pioneering hub for mRNA innovation in vaccines and therapeutics in Puerto Rico.

LART Capabilities:

• mRNA platforms: modified mRNA and saRNA
• Molecular design, synthesis and analytics for RNA and formulations
• In-vitro studies: Cell-based assays
• In-Vivo: Small animal studies

LART Objectives:

Improve current technology:

• mRNA activity (modified saRNA)
• Delivery methods (lipids and polymers)

 

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