Acting Editor, Trends in Microbiology
London, United Kingdom
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- Acting Editor, Trends in Microbiology at Cell Press / Elsevier
- Science Blogger at Twisted Bacteria
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- Freelance Translator at -
- Senior Scientist at EntreChem
- Research Scientist at Institute of Oncology, University of Oviedo, Spain
- Postdoctoral Researcher at University of California, Davis
- Research Assistant at University of Oviedo, Spain
- Education
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- Universidad de Oviedo
- Universidad de Oviedo
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Cesar Sanchez’s Summary
Since September 2008, Acting Editor of "Trends in Microbiology", one of the leading international review journals dealing with all aspects of microbiology. Fully responsible for journal content, covering the Editor´s 12-month maternity leave.
Experienced scientist, PhD in Molecular Biology (Microbiology), with expertise in the biology of actinomycetes and the biosynthesis of microbial natural products.
Science blogger with a broad knowledge of microbiology and a passion for science communication.
Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact with international colleagues.
Bilingual (Spanish, English).
Full list of publications available at http://publicationslist.org/cesar-sanchez
You can follow me on Twitter (@TwistedBacteria), and FriendFeed (http://friendfeed.com/twistedbacteria).
En español, puedes seguirme en Twitter (@Cesar_SR) y en FriendFeed (http://friendfeed.com/cesarsr).
Cesar Sanchez’s Specialties:
Science, biology, microbiology, science communication, science blogging, science writing, scientific editing, social media, bacterial genetics, chemical biology, molecular biology, biochemistry.
Cesar Sanchez’s Experience
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Acting Editor, Trends in Microbiology
Cell Press / Elsevier
(Public Company; Publishing industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Acquiring, managing and developing editorial content, making use of a network of contacts in academia, as well as exploiting information gathered at international conferences, to ensure the title maintains its market-leading position.
Working within a microbiology portfolio team and being responsible for the journal work-flow by collaborating with the Content Development Editor, Editorial Assistant, Production Editors and freelancers to ensure that production deadlines are met. -
Science Blogger
Twisted Bacteria
(Non-Profit; Writing and Editing industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Writing and developing my own science blog: Twisted Bacteria.
Topic: Microbiology, with a focus on actinomycetes and the biosynthesis of natural products with pharmaceutical interest (antibiotics, antitumor drugs). -
Freelance Translator
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(Writing and Editing industry)
November 2007 — April 2008 (6 months)
Collaborative Spanish translation of Prescott/Harley/Klein’s "Microbiology", 7th Edition (McGraw-Hill / Interamericana de España).
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Senior Scientist
EntreChem
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Biotechnology industry)
May 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Designed and implemented research projects.
Creation and use of recombinant microbes for biotransformation of pharmaceutical intermediates (see company webpage at http://entrechem.com/).
Wrote technical reports and patent applications. -
Research Scientist
Institute of Oncology, University of Oviedo, Spain
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Research industry)
March 2000 — May 2006 (6 years 3 months)
Devised and executed experiments to identify and manipulate genes for biosynthesis of anticancer metabolites in actinomycetes. Principal Investigator: Prof. José A. Salas.
Wrote 2 research articles, 2 reviews and a book chapter. Collaborative writing of grant proposals, a research article, a book chapter and a patent application.
Teaching Assistant (2001, 2003, 2005): “Biosynthesis of antitumor molecules” (Cancer Research), for graduate students. Collaborated in supervision of a PhD student. -
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of California, Davis
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Research industry)
July 1997 — February 2000 (2 years 8 months)
Worked on the identification and characterization of genes for biosynthesis of bleomycin (anticancer drug) in an actinomycete. Principal Investigator: Prof. Ben Shen (now at Univ. Wisconsin).
Collaborative writing of 2 research articles, a review and a patent application.
Received Postdoctoral Fellowship, Spanish Ministry of Education & Science (1999-2000). -
Research Assistant
University of Oviedo, Spain
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Research industry)
January 1997 — June 1997 (6 months)
Collaborated in the identification of genes for biosynthesis of mithramycin (anticancer drug) in an actinomycete. Principal Investigators: Jose A. Salas and Carmen Mendez.
Cesar Sanchez’s Education
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Universidad de Oviedo
Ph.D. , Molecular Biology (Microbiology) , 1993 — 1997
Topic: Regulation of ribosomal protein genes and its relation to cell differentiation in Streptomyces. Passed with distinction (Apto cum laude).
Supervisors: Prof. José A. Salas and Dr. Gloria Blanco.
Received Pre-doctoral Fellowship, Spanish Ministry of Education & Science (1993-1996). -
Universidad de Oviedo
B.S.-M.S. , Biology (Molecular Biology) , 1987 — 1992
Received Graduate Studies Awards, School of Biology (1992, 1993).
