Work Experience
Dr. Hermoso Durán has been a Predoctoral Fellow at the Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón) from January 2020 to June 2024, funded by a prestigious P-FIS grant from the Carlos III Health Institute. She also served as a Senior Research Technician on critical clinical research projects focused on digestive tumors and colon cancer.
Educational Background
Dr. Hermoso Durán is completing her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Zaragoza. She holds a Specialist degree in Laboratory Medicine, with further education in applied statistics and machine learning for clinical laboratory applications.
Research Stays
Dr. Hermoso Durán has completed research stays in top international research institutions, including the Kolling Institute in Sydney, Australia, and the Cancer Research Center of Marseille, where she gained significant experience in cancer research.
Publications
Dr. Hermoso Durán has published several notable studies, including research on the development of machine learning models for diagnosing pancreatic cancer from serum samples, published in Advanced Intelligent Systems. Other studies include contributions to colorectal cancer diagnostics and investigations on the potential use of thermal liquid biopsy for multiple sclerosis detection.
Grants and Conferences
She has obtained multiple research grants, including those from the Carlos III Health Institute and Aragón Health Research Institute, supporting her stays in renowned research centers. Additionally, Dr. Hermoso Durán has delivered oral talks at prestigious conferences such as the European Pancreatic Club and Spanish Gastroenterology Association.
Publication Top Notes
Estudio de la ferropenia en el laboratorio clínico
False-positive fecal immunochemical test results in colorectal cancer screening and gastrointestinal drug use
Thermal liquid biopsy (TLB) focused on benign and premalignant pancreatic cyst diagnosis
Vertical cutoff methods in serum protein electrophoresis for the measurement of monoclonal protein concentrations: Which is best?
Thermal liquid biopsy (TLB) of blood plasma as a potential tool to help in the early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Fluorescence liquid biopsy for cancer detection is improved by using cationic dendronized hyperbranched polymer
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy changes serum composition as detected by thermal liquid biopsy and fluorescence spectroscopy
Conclusion
Dr. Sonia Hermoso Durán’s extensive research background, numerous grants, high-impact publications, and recognition through conference presentations clearly demonstrate her qualifications. Her contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology, particularly in cancer diagnostics, make her an outstanding candidate for the Women Researcher Award.