Carmen Diaz Verdugo, PhD
About Carmen Diaz Verdugo, PhD
Carmen Diaz Verdugo, PhD, is a Computational Scientist currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has extensive experience in research and academia, having held positions at various institutions including imec, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, and Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research.
Work at Broad Institute
Carmen Diaz Verdugo has been serving as a Computational Scientist at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, she has developed computational methods specifically for the Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and Precision Cardiology Lab. Her work focuses on enhancing the analysis of cardiovascular diseases through advanced computational techniques.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to her current position, Carmen worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) from 2017 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. She also held research positions at imec in Leuven, Belgium, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. Her experience spans multiple research environments, contributing to her expertise in computational science.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Diaz Verdugo holds multiple degrees in engineering and science. She earned her Ingeniero de Telecomunicaciones from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, followed by a Master's thesis at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven in Electrical Engineering. She completed her PhD in Neuroscience at KU Leuven and also obtained a PhD in Medicine from NTNU. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in computational science.
Focus on Science Communication
Carmen emphasizes the importance of science communication in her work. She aims to convey complex scientific concepts effectively, ensuring that her research is accessible to a broader audience. This focus on communication complements her technical expertise and enhances the impact of her scientific contributions.
Technical Contributions
At the Broad Institute, Carmen designed a high content imaging analysis platform on terra.bio, utilizing Cellprofiler to enhance the use of Google Cloud services. This project reflects her commitment to leveraging technology for improved scientific analysis and data management in biomedical research.