Berta Escude Velasco
About Berta Escude Velasco
Berta Escude Velasco is a Research Associate I at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, specializing in the Genetic Perturbation Platform. She has a background in genetics and biology, holding both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from Boston University, and has held various roles in research and communications since 2016.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Berta Escude Velasco serves as a Research Associate I in the Genetic Perturbation Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to research initiatives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her role involves working on genetic perturbation projects that support various scientific studies and advancements in genetics.
Previous Experience at Beta Psi Omega
Berta Escude Velasco was involved with Beta Psi Omega, where she served as Vice President for five months in 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Historian for eight months in 2019 and worked as Internal Coordinator for one year from 2018 to 2019. Her roles included leadership and organizational responsibilities within the organization.
Educational Background at Boston University
Berta Escude Velasco completed her Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics at Boston University, studying from 2017 to 2021. She further pursued a Master of Science in Biology at the same institution, completing her studies in 2021. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in biological sciences.
Internship and Research Assistant Roles
In addition to her current role, Berta Escude Velasco has been working as a Communication and Marketing Intern at Boston QSP since 2020. She also gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at Boston University from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various research projects. Her work as a Learning Assistant and Telecommunications Assistant at Boston University further enhanced her skills in communication and research.
Early Work Experience
Berta Escude Velasco's early work experience includes positions such as Snack Bar Attendant at Hansen Properties | Normandy Farm | Blue Bell Country Club in 2018 and Lifeguard at AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc. in 2016. These roles provided her with customer service experience and foundational work skills.