Laura Huerta Martínez
About Laura Huerta Martínez
Laura Huerta Martínez is a Senior Application Scientist at EMBL-EBI, specializing in data quality and integration. She has a strong academic background in Biotechnology and extensive experience in scientific curation and training.
Current Role at EMBL-EBI
Laura Huerta Martínez serves as a Senior Application Scientist at EMBL-EBI, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on data quality and integration, specifically through the development and implementation of metadata standards and ontology annotation. Additionally, she coordinates all training activities for the Gene Expression team, contributing to the professional development of team members and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the group.
Previous Experience at EMBL-EBI
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at EMBL-EBI as a Scientific Curator in the Gene Expression Team from 2015 to 2017. During her two years in this position, she contributed to the curation of scientific data, ensuring that information was accurately represented and accessible for research purposes.
Research Background at IBMCP
Laura Huerta Martínez began her research career at the Instituto De Biología Molecular Y Celular De Plantas (IBMCP) in Valencia, Spain. She held a Predoctoral Fellowship from 2001 to 2005, followed by a position as a Research Associate in the Genomics Division from 2005 to 2008. Her work during this period laid the foundation for her expertise in biotechnology and genomics.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Laura studied at Universitat Politècnica De València (UPV), where she pursued her education in Biotechnology. She achieved her Doctor of Philosophy in 2008, following her Master of Science degree in 2014. Her academic background has been instrumental in her career as a scientist and curator.
Publication Record
Laura Huerta Martínez has a publication record that can be accessed via her ORCID profile at http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8748-599X. This record includes her contributions to scientific literature, reflecting her expertise and involvement in the field of biotechnology and genomics.