Gaby Martinez-Ramirez, PhD

Lab Operations Manager, UChicago Incubator

Gaby is the Lab Operations Manager for the UChicago Science Incubator. Before joining Portal, she attended Loyola University Chicago where she received her Ph.D in biochemistry. Her research specialized in enzymology, where she studied the enzyme ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase. In addition to her scientific background, she has managed lab spaces ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Outside of work, Gaby enjoys painting and drawing, walks along the riverwalk and doing her nails. Fun fact she has over 300 bottles of nail polish!

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