Erika Lopes
About Erika Lopes
Erika Lopes is an Assistant Staff Scientist with extensive experience in immunology and biotechnology. She has held various academic and research positions, including roles at the University of Barcelona and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Erika Lopes has been employed at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) since 2016. She currently holds the position of Assistant Staff Scientist. Prior to this role, she worked as a postdoctoral fellow at OMRF from 2013 to 2016. During her time at OMRF, she has contributed to various research projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Erika Lopes studied at the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education at the Universitat de Barcelona, achieving multiple degrees including a Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and additional master's and bachelor's degrees. Her academic background has equipped her with expertise in immunology and related fields.
Previous Academic Positions
Before her tenure at OMRF, Erika Lopes worked at the University of Barcelona as an Associate Professor and Coordinator in the Immunology Department from 2009 to 2013. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) Barcelona from 2008 to 2013. These roles contributed to her development as a researcher and educator in the field of immunology.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her position at OMRF, Erika Lopes has been working at BD as a Manager in Research and Development, focusing on Reagent and Assay Development since 2019. She has been involved in various projects that aim to advance the development of reagents and assays in the biotechnology sector.
Professional Experience at CTK Biotech, Inc.
Since 2018, Erika Lopes has worked at CTK Biotech, Inc. as a translator. In this role, she utilizes her language skills to facilitate communication and documentation within the organization, contributing to its operational efficiency.