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Hire Pilar M.

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PhD Biologist | Genomics, RNA-seq & Infectious Diseases Specialist

Profile Summary

PhD-trained biologist with expertise in genomics, RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), and infectious diseases, including malaria research. Experienced in working with primary human cells, miRNA analysis, and host-pathogen interactions. I have a strong background in molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology, with additional training in biomedical sciences and human nutrition. I offer support with: – Scientific writing and editing – Research summaries and literature reviews – Explaining complex biological concepts – Biotech and life sciences content I combine scientific expertise with clear communication to deliver accurate and high-quality work.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Computational Biology
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Binding Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Epigenetics
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Protein Sequencing
• ☆ Genome Sequencing
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ ChIP-Seq
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Membrane Biology
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Biological Systems Engineering
• ☆ Computer Science
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Systems Biology
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Food Chemistry
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ R
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Tropical Medicine
• ☆ Malaria
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Epidemiology
• ☆ Food Security
• ☆ Global Health

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Technical Writing

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development

Work Experience

PhD

Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine

January 2022 - Present

International Intern

Peter Doherty Institute

October 2018 - July 2019

Education

PhD Researcher in Molecular Biology | miRNA, RNA-seq & Malaria Infection

Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine

January 2022 - December 2025

Master’s Degree in Biomedical Science (Specialization in Immunology)

Maastricht University

January 2018 - May 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences

Maastricht University

January 2016 - January 2018

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Complutense University of Madrid

September 2013 - June 2017

Certifications

• PhD Biology Title

  Hamburg University

  January 2026 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nahla Galal Metwally, Maria del Pilar Martinez Tauler, Hanifeh Torabi, Johannes Allweier, Sara Mohamed, Maryeva Bessemoulin, Philip Bouws, Fatima Alshikh, Yifan Wu, Milad Temori, et al. (2024). Distinct brain and lung endothelial miRNA/mRNA profiles after exposure to Plasmodium falciparum-infected red blood cells . iScience.

Anna Bachmann, Nahla Galal Metwally, Johannes Allweier, Jakob Cronshagen, Maria del Pilar Martinez Tauler, Agnes Murk, Lisa Katharina Roth, Hanifeh Torabi, Yifan Wu, Thomas Gutsmann, et al. (2022). CD36—A Host Receptor Necessary for Malaria Parasites to Establish and Maintain Infection . Microorganisms.