Yanai Duran
About Yanai Duran
Yanai Duran serves as the Laboratories Manager at MeiraGTx in London, United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in laboratory management and research, having previously worked at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour at UCL for 12 years in various roles.
Work at MeiraGTx
Yanai Duran has served as Laboratories Manager at MeiraGTx since 2018. In this role, he oversees laboratory operations and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. His tenure at MeiraGTx has spanned six years, during which he has contributed to the company's research and development efforts in gene therapies. The organization is based in London, United Kingdom, and focuses on innovative treatments for genetic diseases.
Previous Experience at UCL
Prior to his current position, Yanai Duran worked at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour at University College London (UCL) for a total of 12 years. He began as a Laboratory Technician from 2002 to 2003, then advanced to Senior Research Laboratory Technician from 2004 to 2016. Following this, he held the position of Laboratories Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he managed laboratory staff and resources.
Educational Background
Yanai Duran studied at IESP Manuel Antonio, where he pursued a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemistry from 1993 to 1999. This six-year program provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in the field of chemistry, which he has applied throughout his career in laboratory management and research.
Early Career at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Yanai Duran began his career as a Laboratory Technician at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela from 1999 to 2001. This two-year role allowed him to gain practical experience in laboratory operations and research methodologies, laying the groundwork for his future positions in the field.