Cesar Sanchez

Acting Editor, Trends in Microbiology

London, United Kingdom

Current
Past
  • Freelance Translator at -
  • Senior Scientist at EntreChem
  • Research Scientist at Institute of Oncology, University of Oviedo, Spain
Education
  • 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

  • Acting Editor, Trends in Microbiology

    Cell Press / Elsevier

    (Public Company; Publishing industry)

    September 2008Present (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 2007Present (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

    -

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    November 2007April 2008 (6 months)

    Collaborative Spanish translation of Prescott/Harley/Klein’s "Microbiology", 7th Edition (McGraw-Hill / Interamericana de España).

  • Senior Scientist

    EntreChem

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Biotechnology industry)

    May 2006October 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 2000May 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 1997February 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 1997June 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

  • Universidad de Oviedo

    Ph.D. , Molecular Biology (Microbiology) , 19931997

    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) , 19871992

    Received Graduate Studies Awards, School of Biology (1992, 1993).


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