Summary
Victoria Mesa is an Associate Professor at Université Paris Cité, leveraging a PhD in Functional and Molecular Biology to lead international research in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics. She blends experimental design and execution with advanced data processing, specializing in culture-independent NGS data analysis and culture-dependent approaches. With over a decade of experience, she has planned and managed international research projects across Colombia, Spain, and France, fostering cross-border collaboration and impactful outcomes. Her research spans environmental microbiology—such as biodegradation of crude oil in marine environments—and biomedical contexts, underpinned by rigorous data analytics and bioinformatics tool use. She contributes to research innovation as a member of Vedas Research and Innovation, bridging academia with industry-oriented perspectives. A collaborative leader and mentor, she excels at translating complex molecular findings into practical solutions for science and society.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Ingeniería Biológica, Ingeniería Biológica at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Functional and molecular biology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Functional and molecular biology at Universidad de Oviedo
Master of Science (MSc), Science, Technology, Health - Infectiology: Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Master of Science (MSc), Science, Technology, Health - Infectiology: Microbiology, Virology, Immunology at Université Paris Diderot
Spanish, French, English