Yanina B.
About Yanina B.
Yanina B. is a scientist currently employed at HepaTx Corporation in Palo Alto, CA, where she focuses on producing and characterizing hepatocyte-like cells from adipose-derived stem cells for therapeutic applications. She holds a PhD in Developmental Biology and Embryology from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in stem cell-based therapies targeting liver disease.
Work at HepaTx Corporation
Yanina B. has been employed at HepaTx Corporation as a Scientist since 2019. In this role, she focuses on the production and characterization of hepatocyte-like cells derived from adipose-derived stem cells. Her work is aimed at developing stem cell-based therapies specifically for liver disease. This position is based in Palo Alto, California, where she has contributed to advancing therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine.
Previous Experience at Universidad Nacional de San Martín
Before her current role, Yanina B. worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at Universidad Nacional de San Martín from 2008 to 2009. During her year there, she gained foundational research experience that contributed to her academic and professional development in the field of biotechnology.
Education and Expertise in Developmental Biology
Yanina B. earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Biology and Embryology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2011 to 2017. Her doctoral research focused on producing functional hepatocyte-like cells on a scale suitable for therapeutic purposes, enhancing her expertise in stem cell technology and liver disease treatment.
Graduate Research at University of California, Davis
During her time at the University of California, Davis, Yanina B. served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2011 to 2017. This six-year period allowed her to deepen her research skills and knowledge in developmental biology, contributing to her later work in producing hepatocyte-like cells for therapeutic applications.
Undergraduate Studies in Biotechnology
Yanina B. completed her undergraduate studies at Universidad Nacional de San Martín, where she obtained a Licentiate degree in Biotechnology from 2003 to 2009. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in the principles of biotechnology, which she has built upon in her subsequent research and professional endeavors.