Summary
Adriana Suarez-gonzalez is a senior science and technology advisor with 11 years of experience bridging genomics research, strategic partnerships, and program leadership to accelerate translational impact. At 10x Genomics she built sustained collaborations with funding agencies, KOLs, and academic partners, earning the Founder’s Circle Award and a YWCA nomination for driving adoption of single-cell and spatial technologies across oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. Trained as a genomic scientist with a PhD and a track record in science communication and education, she designs programs that translate complex methods into fundable, institution-ready initiatives. She also brings product-minded business development experience from healthcare startups and founded Canada’s first major genomics hackathon, demonstrating a knack for convening diverse stakeholders and catalyzing innovation. Notably, she blends deep technical insight with institutional savvy—anticipating funding and political dynamics to create scalable, people-centered scientific programs.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Instructional Skills Workshop - CTLT
Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy, Population genetics, plant breeding and ecology, Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy, Population genetics, plant breeding and ecology at The University of Winnipeg
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Genome Sciences/Genomics/Botany, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Genome Sciences/Genomics/Botany at UBC
Project Management - Mitacs
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg
Technical and Scientific Writing - Mitacs
Honours Bachelor’s Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Honours Bachelor’s Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology at Universidad Industrial de Santander
English, Spanish