Cynthia Torres
About Cynthia Torres
Cynthia Torres is a Research Associate II at Amunix Pharmaceuticals, with a background in environmental studies and public health. She has previously worked at Atreca, Inc. and contributed to sustainability initiatives at UC Santa Barbara.
Current Role at Amunix Pharmaceuticals
Cynthia Torres currently serves as a Research Associate II at Amunix Pharmaceuticals, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative therapies in the biotechnology sector. Her work focuses on research and development, leveraging her background in environmental studies and chemistry to support Amunix's mission.
Previous Experience at Atreca, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Cynthia worked as a Research Associate I at Atreca, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. During her two years at Atreca, she gained valuable experience in the biotechnology field, enhancing her research skills and contributing to various projects aimed at advancing therapeutic solutions.
Educational Background
Cynthia holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of California, Berkeley, which she began in 2022. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Advanced Biosciences from UC Berkeley Extension in 2021.
Contributions to Sustainability Initiatives
Cynthia has actively contributed to sustainability efforts, notably at UCSB, where she played a role in the Zero Waste Plan. She recommended programs and practices to help achieve the UC Zero Waste 2020 goal. Additionally, she proposed the installation of compost waste receptacles in UCSB's Davidson Library based on her quantitative data analysis.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Cynthia's early career includes her role as a Solar Ambassador at RE-volv from 2018 to 2019, where she promoted solar energy initiatives. She also worked as an Independent Student Researcher in the UCSB Department of Geography, and served as the Environmental Justice Chair for the Environmental Affairs Board at Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara from 2017 to 2019.