Marisa Fernández-Cachón

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Marisa Fernández-Cachón
Marisa gained a PhD in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau. Marisa is currently a Bioinformatics consultant based in Switzerland with 5+ years of working experience in translational/clinical research with exploratory pre-clinical and clinical data for target discovery, biomarker research, patient stratification & companion diagnostics approaches. Solid scientific background in molecular biology and bioinformatics with a strong focus in immuno oncology.

Articles by Marisa Fernández-Cachón

Ten Tips for Turning Beastly Western Blots Beautiful

Ten Tips for Turning Beastly Western Blots Beautiful

Western blots can be ugly. I mean down-right, horrifically, wall-of-shame ugly.  Not only can they be embarrassing to show to your colleagues, but the ugliness can obscure your results, making it impossible to interpret your data. Blotting consists of many experimental steps, which makes the technique naturally error-prone. Although standardized protocols exist, many fail to…

The Pros and Cons of a PhD or Post-doc in a Foreign Country

The Pros and Cons of a PhD or Post-doc in a Foreign Country

It’s time to start thinking about your next move. Maybe you’ve finished your undergrad/master’s degree and are considering doing a PhD. Or maybe you’re past all that and need to find a post-doc position. Amongst all of this, you might be considering the option of doing your PhD or post-doc in a foreign country. It’s…