SANGÜESA PUIGVENTÓS, Gemma

Academic training

Doctorate in Medicines Research, Development and Control, University of Barcelona
University Master's Degree in Medicine Research, Development and Control, University of Barcelona
Degree in Pharmacy, University of Barcelona

Professional experience

Postdoctoral researcher Arrhythmias and physical activity Unit. Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS). hospital
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UManresa-Fundació Universitària del Bages (FUB)
Lecturer, sept. 2021 - actualidad
Associate Professor, sept. 2017 - ago. 2021
Teaching Pharmacology lessons in Podiatry degree.
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Associate Professor, sept. 2020 - actualidad
Teaching Pharmacology lessons in Medicine and Biomedical Science degrees.
Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)
Postdoctoral Researcher, nov. 2017 - ago. 2021
Postdoctoral researcher in “Arrhythmias and physical activity” research group led by Dr Guasch.
University of Birmingham
Visiting Postdoctoral Researcher, ago. 2019 - oct. 20193 meses
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Postdoctoral research stay in the research group led by Dr. Fabritz and Dr. Kirchoff at the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham. I was acquainted with electrophysiological techniques and cardiomyocyte isolation experiments.
Fundació Bosch i Gimpera
Scientific Researcher, feb. 2017 - oct. 2017
Researcher in “Effects of a Sigma-1 receptor antagonist on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides” project signed by Fundació Bosch i Gimpera, University of Barcelona and Laboratorios Dr. Esteve, S.A.
Universitat de Barcelona
PhD Candidate Researcher, sept. 2012 - abr. 2017
PhD Candidate Researcher at “Nuclear Receptors, Energy Metabolism and Therapy of Metabolic Diseases” research group led by Dr. Laguna and Dr. Alegret at Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry Department. Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences. University of Barcelona.
My PhD studies focused on studying the metabolic, vascular and cognitive effects induced by simple sugar intake and understanding the mechanisms involved.
Teaching Fellow, sept. 2012 - sept. 2016
Pharmacology teaching fellow in Pharmacy degree. Practical sessions.
University of the Pacific
Visiting Researcher, mar. 2014 - jul. 2014 Stockton, California, United States
PhD student research stay in the group led by Dr. Rahimian at Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, University of the Pacific. I carried out a research project based on the effects of liquid fructose and glucose intake on aortic function. I learned and performed vascular reactivity experiments.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Undergraduate Student Researcher, sept. 2009 - ene. 2010
Dublin, Ireland
Erasmus program student in the research group led by Dr. Kerrigan. I carried out “SdrG, a crucial surface protein in Staphylococcus epidermidis induced osteomielitis” project, receiving training in microbiological and cell culture.