Diana Montagut

I am a dedicated biomedical scientist with a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, bringing over five years of experience in molecular microbiology, protein chemistry, and bioinformatics. My expertise encompasses the development of diagnostic assays, including point-of-care diagnostics, and the application of advanced molecular techniques such as PCR, Gibson Assembly, and site-directed mutagenesis. I have a proven track record in utilizing computational and biostatistical methods to analyze large-scale omics datasets, contributing to a deeper understanding of infection dynamics. My collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, including clinician scientists and industry partners, has led to successful research outcomes and publications. I am committed to maintaining rigorous laboratory standards and have experience mentoring students in experimental techniques and data analysis. My strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities position me to make a significant impact on global health through innovative infectious disease diagnostics.

Knowledgeable Senior IP Searcher with a strong foundation in life sciences, sequence analysis, and chemical structure interpretation. Demonstrated proficiency in using scientific databases (e.g. SciFinder, WIPO, USPTO, PatBase) to support patentability assessments and IP risk analysis. Highly skilled in literature and patent searching, data reporting, and delivering concise summaries of complex technical findings. Recognised for precision, organisation, and the ability to manage search records and cross-functional communication in fast-paced, globally distributed teams.

• Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program
• Health and Safety Induction Certificate
• Laboratory Safety
• Certificate of Biorisk: Biosafety Induction
• Certificate of Chemical Management
• Health and Safety - Roles and Responsibilities
• Introduction to Computational Antibody Engineering
• Introduction to Molecular Modeling in Drug Discovery
• IMSC2024 Course: Computational and Statistical Proteomic Analysis

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• 1st International Congress Phytopharmaceutical Products (2013), Bogota, Colombia. Diana C. Montagut Guevara, Stelia C. Mendez. “Study of the effect of essential oil Cymbopogon flexuosus on mitochondrial bioenergy.”
• 31st Latin American Congress of Chemistry (CLAQ2014) – XXVII Peruvian Congress of Chemistry (2014), Lima, Peru. Diana C. Montagut Guevara, Stelia C. Mendez. “Study of the effect of essential oil Cymbopogon flexuosus on mitochondrial bioenergy.”
• XXXI National Congress of Biochemistry (2016), Aguas Calientes, Mexico. Diana C. Montagut, Nuria Sánchez Puig. “Identification of the binding sites of the SBDS and EFL1 proteins to the ribosomal subunit 60S.”
• 20th International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry held jointly with IC23 (2023), The RACI Inorganic Division Meeting. Diana C. Montagut, Megan Maher, Guy Jameson. “Substrate Binding in Thiol Dioxygenases.”
• 25th International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC2024) (2024), Melbourne, Australia. Diana C. Montagut, Megan Maher, Guy Jameson. “Substrate Binding in Thiol Dioxygenases.”

This prestigious scholarship is conferred upon the top 10 PhD students whose research exhibits exceptional alignment with the field of biochemistry. Being selected for this award underscores my unwavering commitment to advancing biochemical knowledge through rigorous and innovative research. It reflects my dedication to scientific excellence and positions me among the leading emerging scholars in the discipline.