Viviana Ahumada
About Viviana Ahumada
Viviana Ahumada is a Postgraduate Associate at Yale University, specializing in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including Next-Generation Sequencing. She has a background in immunobiology and biomarker development, with previous positions at Clínica Alemana de Santiago and Universidad Mayor.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Viviana Ahumada serves as a Postgraduate Associate at Yale University. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to various research initiatives and projects within the institution. Her role involves applying her expertise in molecular and cellular biology to advance scientific understanding and innovation.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Academia
Prior to her role at Yale, Viviana worked at Clínica Alemana de Santiago as a Project Coordinator for 11 months in 2018. She also served as a Laboratory Instructor at Universidad Mayor from 2011 to 2013, where she engaged in teaching and mentoring students in laboratory techniques. Additionally, she worked as a Biochemist at Clínica Alemana de Santiago from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Viviana Ahumada earned her degree in Biochemistry from Universidad de Santiago de Chile, completing her studies from 2006 to 2011. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Technological Management with a focus on Biotechnology at the same university, which she began in 2015. Her academic background supports her expertise in molecular and cellular biology, particularly in the immunobiology of human solid tumors.
Research and Development Focus
Viviana specializes in developing molecular biomarkers aimed at predicting responses or resistance to therapies in human solid tumors. Her work involves utilizing advanced techniques, including Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), to enhance understanding of cancer biology and improve therapeutic strategies.