Alberto Labarga
About Alberto Labarga
Alberto Labarga serves as the Head of Biomedical Data Hub at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and has extensive experience in academia and industry, including roles at W3C and various universities. He advocates for open science and has held leadership positions in several technology start-ups.
Current Role at Barcelona Supercomputing Center
Alberto Labarga serves as the Head of Biomedical Data Hub at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center since 2023. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on the integration and analysis of biomedical data, contributing to advancements in computational biology and bioinformatics. His position emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches in biomedical research.
Professional Experience in Education
Alberto Labarga has extensive experience in academia. He has been a Colaborador docente at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya since 2020. He also served as an Associate Professor at Universidad Pública de Navarra from 1997 to 2020. His teaching roles have included positions at the University of Navarra, Public University of Navarra, and IE University, where he has shared his expertise in statistics, computer science, and data analytics.
Previous Positions in Data Science and Engineering
Labarga has held several significant roles in data science and engineering. He was the Head of Data Engineering at IOMED Medical Solutions from 2019 to 2023 and served as a Senior Data Scientist at Navarrabiomed from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Chief Technology Officer at Shokesu from 2015 to 2019, where he oversaw technology strategies and project implementations.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Alberto Labarga earned a Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Pública de Navarra, completing his studies in 1997. He also holds a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Universidad de Granada, which he obtained in 2009. His education includes a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Surrey and a specialization in management skills from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Advocacy for Open Science and Technology Start-ups
Labarga is an advocate for open science, open source, open data, and open access. He promotes the use of social media in research to enhance collaboration and dissemination of knowledge. Additionally, he has served as Executive Director for several Spanish technology start-ups, including IMAGINA BIOTEK, LINKATU, INTEGROMICS, and SHOKESU, contributing to the growth of the technology sector in Spain.