Yohanna Moreno
About Yohanna Moreno
Yohanna Moreno is a Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in veterinary research and animal care. She has worked at notable institutions such as Boston University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
Work at Broad Institute
Yohanna Moreno has been employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a Veterinary Technician since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for the care and management of laboratory animals, ensuring their health and well-being in a research environment. Her tenure at the Broad Institute has lasted for five years, contributing to the institute's mission of advancing biomedical research.
Previous Experience in Veterinary Research
Prior to her current position, Yohanna Moreno worked as a Senior Research Technician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to cancer research through her expertise in veterinary care. Before that, she served as a Veterinary Research Technician II at Boston University for 11 months in 2016, where she supported various research projects involving animal subjects.
Educational Background in Veterinary Medicine
Yohanna Moreno completed her studies in Veterinary Medicine at Universidad Santo Tomás in Chile, earning her degree from 2004 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Laboratory Animal Science from Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she studied Laboratory Animal Medicine at the University of Guelph for one year from 2015 to 2016.
Additional Studies and Certifications
Yohanna Moreno has also pursued studies at Harvard University, where she attended the Extension School and completed an ESL program from 2012 to 2013. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of veterinary practices and laboratory animal care.
Early Career in Animal Care
Before her advanced roles in veterinary research, Yohanna Moreno worked as an Animal Care Technician at Boston University for four months in 2015. This position laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in veterinary research and animal care, providing her with essential hands-on experience.