Astrid Manuel, PhD
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated record of research success in the bioinformatics field. My goal is to leverage my skills in bioinformatics to contribute to the discovery of innovative treatment approaches for cancer.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
09.2023 - Current
- Performing clinical data analysis for evaluation of repurposable drug candidates.
- Analysis of linked genomic and clinical datasets from the All of Us Research Program.
- Developing pipelines for the integration of multi-omics data through network-based methods.
- Contributed to the publication of multiple high-impact research articles, showcasing the significance of the findings.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Predoctoral Research Fellow
Rice University
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) of NIH, training grant number T15LM007093
- Research Proposal: Innovating Drug Repositioning Strategies for Drug Targets Linked Between Multiple Sclerosis and Immune-mediated Disorders
- Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Identifying druggable targets for multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Integration of multi-omics data via systems biology approaches
- Implementation and development of network-based methods
- Utilized advanced statistical software to analyze large datasets.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Informatics
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2017
Skills
- Python
- R
- UNIX
- Post-GWAS Analysis
- Integration of Multi-omics Data
- Network-based Methods
- DNA Methylation Analysis
- Single-cell Transcriptomics
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Scientific Writing
- Data Science
- Statistical modeling
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
09.2023 - Current
Predoctoral Research Fellow
Rice University
07.2020 - 07.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
09.2018 - 07.2020
Ph.D. - Biomedical Informatics
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
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