Estibaliz Olano-Martin

Current

• Senior Scientist at Progenika Biopharma

Past

• Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Reading
• Postdoctoral Fellow at University of California, Davis
• Scientist Assistant at MAFF-CSL, Food Science Laboratory.

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Education

• The University of Reading
• The University of Reading
• Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

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Estibaliz Olano-Martin’s Summary

I received my primary education in Spain (B.Sc. in Food Science and Technology at the University of the Basque Country) and, because of my interest in applied science I decided to study a M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1998) and later to perform research for my Ph.D. at the University of Reading, UK, under the supervision of Dr. Robert Rastall and Professor Glenn Gibson. My Ph.D. research was focused around the bioactive properties of novel oligosaccharides produced via depolymerization of natural fibres, and its implications in human nutrition.
This interest in the effects of nutrients in disease prevention led me to work with Dr. Lester Packer and Dr. Carroll Cross as a postdoctoral Research Fellow at UC Davis (USA) from 2002 to mid 2003, and later to join Dr. Anne-Marie Minihane at the Human Nutrition group at Reading University (UK).
During those years I become a molecular biologist by training, and among others have wide experience with cell culture, RT-PCR (both normal and real-time), genotyping, sequencing and microarrays. I also got involved in studying the mechanisms underlying diet-genotype interactions with particular reference to the importance of genotype, diet and chronic disease.
In my current position I am responsible of investigating the genetic profiling via SNP analysis to use it as an effective tool to discriminate with high specificity between the more severe fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Estibaliz Olano-Martin’s Experience

• Senior Scientist

  Progenika Biopharma

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry)

  September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)

  Main tasks: ·
  * Responsible for the FIBROchip development.
  * Supervision of Junior Scientist
  * Scientific advisor for the management and commercial teams.
  In my current position I am responsible of investigating the genetic profiling via SNP analysis to use it as an effective tool to discriminate with high specificity between the more severe fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  University of Reading

  (Educational Institution; Research industry)

  June 2002 — March 2006 (3 years 10 months)

  Main tasks:
  * Managing and coordinating with our collaborating centre at Glasgow a human dietary intervention trial to investigate the mechanisms underlying diet-genotype interactions with particular reference to the importance of apoE genotype, diet and cardiovascular disease.
  * Responsible of recruiting and screening the volunteers, and carrying out part of the sample and data processing and analysis as well as meeting all the goals and deadlines of the project.
  * Deliver oral reports and presentations of the study outcomes to both academic and general public audiences.
  Others:
  * Design and supervise undergraduate/MSc projects and assist with the teaching load by lecturing some modules.
  * Responsible for the departmental real time PCR machine.
  * Collaborate with other research groups in a separate human study looking at the effect of 23 different SNPs on the triglyceride, glucose and insuline postprandial response.

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  University of California, Davis

  (Educational Institution; Research industry)

  January 2001 — April 2002 (1 year 4 months)

  Main tasks:
  * Designing, organising and conducting experiments to investigate the in vitro molecular mechanisms in which micronutrients such as lycopene and other carotenoids could be involved in the prevention of prostate cancer supporting the scientific hypothesis of the health benefits of antioxidants. I worked independently to plan nature of work, overcome obstacles and manage workload.
  * Developed networking, presentation and interpersonal skills through the attendance of conferences and symposia and exchange of ideas with other scientist.
  * Enhanced my publication record, by collaborating in several project and in the writing, proof reading and correction of manuscripts.

• Scientist Assistant

  MAFF-CSL, Food Science Laboratory.

  (Government Agency; Research industry)

  May 1996 — September 1997 (1 year 5 months)

  Microbiology Department.
  Position: Scientist Assistant. As a scientist assistant I was involved in the main maintenance of the lab, routine analysis and media preparation.
  Packing and Food Additives Department.
  Position: Visiting Scientist. Awarded with a training grant by the European Union, under the Leonardo Programme, for a placement of one year.

Estibaliz Olano-Martin’s Education

• The University of Reading

  PhD , Biotechnology and Nutrition , 1998 — 2001

  Activities and Societies:

  Design the production of novel ingredients (pectic-oligosaccharides) and investigate their fermentation and anti-adhesive properties, to assess their nutrition and health benefits for human disease prevention; Responsible for writing and communicate the outcomes of my research, both for academic and industrial partners; I actively participated in the University life taking part in Open days and being a member of the student-staff committee (1999-2001).

• The University of Reading

  MSc , Food Biotechnology , 1997 — 1998

  Activities and Societies:

  Class delegate and member of the student-staff committee

• Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

  BSc , Food Science and Technology , 1990 — 1995

  Activities and Societies:

  Class delegate from 1992-93 to 1993-94

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