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Tatiana De Pinho Resende

Tatiana De Pinho Resende

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Summary

Dynamic researcher with over a decade of experience in life sciences and eight years in the antibody industry. Proven track record in managing teams of 10+ and overseeing a diverse portfolio of 20+ antibody discovery and engineering projects. Expertise in translating complex scientific concepts into actionable solutions for global biotechnology clients, complemented by strong interpersonal and communication skills. Eager to engage in challenging projects within an innovative environment that fosters professional growth and the application of advanced skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Discovery and Engineering Unit

FairJourney Bio
01.2025 - Current

• Coordinating cross-functional activities across teams and company sites, optimizing resource allocation for multiple antibody discovery projects.
• Managing projects through various phases, ensuring continuous progression and timely delivery.
• Fostering collaboration and innovation between distinct divisions to enhance project outcomes.
• Supporting the division manager in implementing automation processes and quality assurance documentation.
• Managing team leaders across company sites, providing support and guidance.

• Assisting with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Scientist

FairJourney Bio
01.2024 - 02.2025

• Led antibody discovery projects from proposal to lead selection and characterization, ensuring adherence to strict timelines.

• Managed both internal and external co-development projects, fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Developed and implemented quality assurance documentation, including templates and SOPs, to enhance project efficiency.

• Presented research findings at international conferences, enhancing organizational visibility and reputation

Associate Scientist

FairJourney Bio
01.2023 - 12.2024

• Managed five international FTE and fee-for-service cross-functional programs, overseeing 10+ projects in Oncology and Immunology.

• Led a diverse team in antibody discovery and characterization, ensuring adherence to strict project timelines.

• Planned and executed project timelines while coordinating resources and tools for optimal efficiency.

• Mentored junior and senior research associates, fostering professional growth and collaboration.

• Assisted in regulatory filing report preparation and implemented QA documentation, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Presented research findings at international conferences, enhancing organizational visibility and reputation

Senior Research Associate

FairJourney Biol
06.2018 - 12.2022

• Participated in antibody discovery and engineering programs utilizing phage display technology.

• Executed molecular biology techniques, including RNA extraction and V genes amplification for library generation.

• Conducted candidate selection and characterization using flow cytometry, ELISA, and functional assays.

• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for screening and characterization processes.

• Set up assays for in vitro screening and assisted in regulatory report preparation

Postdoctoral Researcher

Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Participation in R&D projects to identify relevant targets across different diseases (cardiac and liver)
  • Implemented cardiomyocyte high-throughput analysis using Imaging Flow Cytometry and In Cell Analyser
  • Supervision of Master students, co-supervision of one PhD student and daily mentoring PhD students
  • Reporting results and progress to collaborators and at international meetings
  • Writing and managing manuscripts, student’s thesis and grant applications

PhD candidate

Life and Health Sciences Research Institute ICVS/3B's, University of Minho
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Participation in different R&D projects on vertebrate congenital malformations
  • Expertize in tissue culture, in vitro drug assays, synthesis of RNA probes, and in situ hybridization
  • Communications: 5 oral and 4 poster presentations in international meetings

Researcher

Superior Institute of Health Sciences (ISCS-N, CESPU)
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • R&D in Cancer Biology within the Cell and Molecular biology group, interfering with the expression of spindle checkpoint proteins using RNA interference (siRNA) technology

Researcher

Department of Medical Oncology, Vrije Universiteit
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Expertize in human cell culture, in vitro drug screening, immunofluorescence, western blot, FACS, cell infection with replication incompetent adenovirus

Education

Life Sciences

Life And Health Sciences Research Institute ICVS/3B's, University of Minho
Portugal
05-2011

Biology degree - undefined

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Portugal
10-2004

Skills

  • Management skills Management of distinct fee for service projects, and of research projects; customer driven Coordinating teams and allocating assets to maximise efficiency across multiple projects
  • Risk management identified project risks, likelihood and impact, and outlined mitigation strategies
  • Soft skills positive attitude, adaptability, flexibility, conflict resolution, critical thinking, time management, leadership
  • Communication skills Efficient communication of programs progress and timelines, project reporting in national and international meetings; writing, editing and reviewing manuscripts and thesis; experienced as lecturer in Master and Doctoral programs
  • Culture techniques primary and immortalized cells, embryonic stem cells, T cell isolation and co-culture for cytotoxicity assays
  • Molecular Biology DNA, RNA and protein extraction; cloning; phage display library construction and selections; sequence analysis; siRNA; RNA probe synthesis; in situ hybridization
  • Screening & Characterization Cell and protein based assays (ELISA, flow cytometry, SPR, functional assays)
  • Animal models Accredited investigator-coordinator (FELASA category C) handling mice/rat, collecting tissue/organs and embryos, drug delivery, cell isolation

TEACHING

  • 2010 – 2012 | Invited Assistant, Superior Institute of Health Sciences (ISCS-N, CESPU), theoretical and practical classes of the Developmental Biology module, Molecular Therapies master
  • January 2011 | Assistant lecturer, Medical School, University of Minho, Proliferation, differentiation and cell death
  • 2006 | Invited Assistant, Superior Institute of Health Sciences (ISCS-N, CESPU), Cell Biology lab instructor

Hobbies

Gardening | Reading

Timeline

Head of Discovery and Engineering Unit

FairJourney Bio
01.2025 - Current

Scientist

FairJourney Bio
01.2024 - 02.2025

Associate Scientist

FairJourney Bio
01.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Research Associate

FairJourney Biol
06.2018 - 12.2022

Postdoctoral Researcher

Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S)
01.2011 - 01.2018

PhD candidate

Life and Health Sciences Research Institute ICVS/3B's, University of Minho
01.2007 - 01.2011

Researcher

Superior Institute of Health Sciences (ISCS-N, CESPU)
01.2005 - 01.2006

Researcher

Department of Medical Oncology, Vrije Universiteit
01.2003 - 01.2004

Biology degree - undefined

Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon

Life Sciences

Life And Health Sciences Research Institute ICVS/3B's, University of Minho
Tatiana De Pinho Resende