Luisa Torres, PhD
About Luisa Torres, PhD
Luisa Torres, PhD, is a Science Communications Manager at LifeOmic, where she creates illustrated courses on science and health research. She has a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmacology, with experience in research and science journalism.
Work at LifeOmic
Luisa Torres serves as the Science Communications Manager at LifeOmic, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she creates illustrated 'flashcard' courses that focus on science and health research. These educational materials are designed to enhance understanding and accessibility of complex scientific concepts for a broader audience.
Education and Expertise
Luisa Torres earned her Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University at Albany, State University of New York, completing her studies from 2004 to 2009. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at Stony Brook University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Her academic background includes significant research on the role of microglia in health and disease.
Background
Luisa Torres has a diverse academic and professional background in science communication and research. She worked as a Graduate Student at Stony Brook University from 2009 to 2014 and continued her research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Cornell University from 2015 to 2019. During her postdoctoral studies, she investigated the link between parasitic infections and Alzheimer’s disease.
Achievements
In 2019, Luisa Torres was selected as a AAAS Mass Media Fellow, which allowed her to work as a science journalist at NPR for a summer. During this time, she contributed to various blogs, including 'Shots', 'Goats and Soda', and 'The Salt'. Additionally, she has been a freelance medical writer for Cancer Therapy Advisor since 2019 and serves as the editor of a health and science blog that covers topics such as neuroscience, metabolism, and sleep science.