Paolo Morales Vásquez Biotechnology moral242@purdue.edu| LinkedIn Molecular Biology Biomedical Science and Enterprise
Paolo obtained his bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the National University of Costa Rica in 2018, specializing in molecular biology and protein purification. During the COVID-19, he established and managed a molecular biology laboratory for a clinical facility in his home country. In 2022, he relocated to the United States to pursue a master’s degree in Biomedical Science and Enterprise at Georgia State University. During his time there, he conducted research on the development of COVID-19 vaccines and served as a teaching assistant for molecular biology courses. Presently, Paolo serves as an OPS research technician, contributing to various ongoing investigations and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the NPR laboratory.
Fun facts – Paolo enjoys hiking, reading, and experimenting with cooking. His favorite animal is the snow leopard, and he has a tabby cat named Olive.
