Francis Fernandez
About Francis Fernandez
Francis Fernandez is a Research Associate at Prothena Corporation plc, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in both research and clinical diagnostic settings, with expertise in immunohistochemistry and experience at several prominent organizations.
Work at Prothena
Francis Fernandez has been employed as a Research Associate at Prothena Corporation plc since 2015. Over the course of nine years, he has contributed to maintaining high quality standards within a high-throughput team environment. His role involves engaging in various research activities that support the company's objectives in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development.
Education and Expertise
Francis Fernandez studied at Gavilan College, focusing on Criminal Justice/Police Science, where he achieved BAM III from 2012 to 2013. He also attended City College of San Francisco, earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from 2006 to 2008. His educational background complements his expertise in both research and development, as well as clinical diagnostic settings.
Background in Histotechnology
Francis Fernandez has extensive experience in histotechnology, having worked in various capacities in this field. He served as a Histotechnologist at UCSF Medical Center from 2006 to 2008 and continued in this role at Genomic Health from 2009 to 2012. He further advanced his career as a Histotechnologist Specialist at GRAIL, Inc. from 2017 to 2019, where he honed his skills in both manual and automated immunohistochemistry.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Francis Fernandez has accumulated significant professional experience in histotechnology. His roles at UCSF Medical Center, Genomic Health, and GRAIL, Inc. provided him with a solid foundation in histopathology techniques. His ability to perform both manual and automated immunohistochemistry has been a key aspect of his work in clinical and research settings.