João V. Rodrigues
About João V. Rodrigues
João V. Rodrigues is a Senior Scientist at Generate Biomedicines, Inc. in Somerville, Massachusetts, with a strong background in biochemistry and music education.
Work at Generate Biomedicines
João V. Rodrigues currently serves as a Senior Scientist at Generate Biomedicines, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. The company is located in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. In this role, Rodrigues contributes to the development of innovative biomedicine solutions.
Education and Expertise
João V. Rodrigues has a strong educational background in biochemistry. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from ITQB-UNL, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science (MsC) in Biochemistry from the University of Lisbon, completing his studies from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he studied music at the Escola de Música do Conservatório Nacional in Lisbon, achieving a 7th Degree in Music from 2005 to 2007.
Professional Experience
Before joining Generate Biomedicines, João V. Rodrigues held several research positions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard University in the Eugene Shakhnovich Lab from 2014 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at IBET - LAO, focusing on process development and optimization of lead candidate production from 2012 to 2014. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Universidade do Minho for 11 months in 2009.
Research Background
João V. Rodrigues has extensive research experience in biochemistry. He worked as a Ph.D. student in the Miguel Teixeira Lab at ITQB-UNL from 2003 to 2007. Following his Ph.D., he continued his research at ITQB-UNL as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Claudio Gomes Lab from 2007 to 2012. His work has contributed to advancements in biochemistry and related fields.
Music Education
In addition to his scientific career, João V. Rodrigues has a background in music. He studied at the Conservatório de Música Jaime Chavinha, where he achieved a 5th Degree in Classical Guitar from 1992 to 1998. This diverse educational background reflects his multifaceted interests and skills.