Rebeca Medina Amezcua
About Rebeca Medina Amezcua
Rebeca Medina Amezcua serves as the Head of Laboratory at Biome Makers Inc. since 2022, specializing in infectious diseases and genomic research, with a strong background in epigenetics and aging studies.
Work at Biome Makers
Rebeca Medina Amezcua has been serving as the Head of Laboratory at Biome Makers Inc. since 2022. In this role, she oversees laboratory operations and research initiatives. Her work focuses on advancing scientific understanding in her field, contributing to the company's mission to enhance soil health and agricultural productivity through innovative genomic technologies.
Education and Expertise
Rebeca holds multiple degrees from Universitat de Barcelona. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from 2002 to 2006, followed by a Master of Science (MSc) in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she completed another Master of Science (MSc) in Experimental Biology from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and laboratory management roles.
Background
Rebeca has extensive experience in research and laboratory management. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) as a Lab Manager since 2019. She also served as a Senior Research Technician at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) from 2013 to 2019, and as a Research Technician at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau from 2010 to 2012. Her career began with an internship at the University of Barcelona from 2004 to 2008.
Research Contributions
Rebeca has conducted significant research on infectious diseases, focusing on the rapid detection of tuberculosis resistances and the epidemiology of pseudomonas outbreaks. She participated in whole genome sequencing projects at the National Center of Genomic Analysis and worked on epigenetics related to skin cancer, investigating DNA-damage repair mechanisms. Her research also includes studies on aging using C. elegans and RNA nanopore sequencing.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Rebeca has held various positions that have contributed to her expertise in laboratory techniques and research methodologies. From 2012 to 2013, she worked as a Research Technician at Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG). Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive skill set applicable to her current responsibilities at Biome Makers.