Rene F. Ramos
About Rene F. Ramos
Rene F. Ramos is a Senior Scientist specializing in Genetically Encoded Small Molecules Discovery at LifeMine Therapeutics. He has extensive experience in drug discovery from natural products and has held various scientific positions across multiple institutions.
Work at LifeMine Therapeutics
Rene F. Ramos currently serves as a Senior Scientist in the Genetically Encoded Small Molecules (GEMs) Discovery team at LifeMine Therapeutics. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. His work focuses on the discovery and development of genetically encoded small molecules, leveraging his extensive background in drug discovery and natural products.
Education and Expertise
Rene F. Ramos holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacognosy with a specialization in Drug Discovery from Natural Products, which he obtained from the University of Illinois at Chicago between 2008 and 2014. He also studied at Boston University, where he earned a Certificate in English for Health Sciences in 2008. His expertise includes the isolation and structure elucidation of secondary metabolites, metabolomics, and the analytical development of natural health products.
Background
Rene F. Ramos has a diverse educational background, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Pharmacy from Universidad de El Salvador, completed in 2004. He has also pursued additional training in Functional Foods at Texas A&M University in 2006 and a Certificate in Introduction to Clinical Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018. His early career included roles in quality control and research, providing a solid foundation for his later work in drug discovery.
Professional Experience
Rene F. Ramos has held various positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Prior to his current role at LifeMine Therapeutics, he worked as a Senior Test Engineer II and Senior Scientist at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Senior Scientist at Lodo Therapeutics Corporation and as a Scientist II at Zymergen. His experience spans roles in research, quality control, and analytical chemistry, enhancing his contributions to drug discovery.
Research Interests
Rene F. Ramos is engaged in research focused on antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and anticancer drug discovery, utilizing both marine and terrestrial microbial sources. He has a keen interest in ethnomedicine and ethnobotany, particularly in the taxonomy and chemistry of medicinal plants. His research aims to bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches to enhance drug discovery efforts.