Erick Velasquez Email & Phone Number

South San Francisco, California, United States

As a Principal Scientist at Genentech, I lead innovative efforts in clinical pharmacology, utilizing cutting-edge modeling and simulation techniques to drive drug development and optimize therapeutic strategies.Key Responsibilities:- Modeling & Simulation: Develop and apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic models to inform dose selection and study design.- AI Integration: Leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance predictive accuracy in disease progression models. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and optimize project outcomes.- Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior scientists and interns, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.

South San Francisco, California, United States

- Develop and implement pharmacometrics strategy (popPK, tumor-growth-inhibition, exposure response) for pipeline projects. - Apply and develop machine learning pharmacometrics to help inform decision making in clinical trials.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Use predictive modeling and statistics to develop a proteomic understanding of the mechanisms that drive cellular replication. I specifically focus on applying machine learning models to cellular systems in order to predict novel mechanisms of action.

Implement and develop predictive modeling in targeted mass spectrometry analytics. I specifically use supervised and unsupervised machine learning along with deep learning approaches to automate the analytical mass spectrometry pipeline.

University Of California Los Angeles

Led outreach events specifically focused on recruiting diverse candidates to Genentech. As part of a team, I recruited students from UCLA and the greater Los Angeles are to consider and apply to careers in biotechnology at Genentech.

South San Francisco, California

Worked as part of a dynamic team in antibody and protein engineering projects aimed at developing the next generation of protein pharmaceuticals. Specifically focused on the synthesis of small peptides and testing of these molecules in cell models.

Department Of Chemistry (Liu Laboratory)

Developed scientific inquiry while engineering large and diverse RNA libraries for detection of small molecules. As a capstone project for my degree at Pomona College, I participated in long term research project in which I gained experience in genetic engineering and analysis.

Pomona, Ca And Mumbai, India

Self directed a global educational program that connexted students in Mumbai, India to students in Los Angeles. We specifically focused on promoting creative expression in young students to explore differences and similarities with peers around the world.

Medford, Massachusetts

Under the supervision of HHMI investigator David Walt, worked to develop novel single molecule detection assays. I worked diligently to discover novel biomarkers in oncology, specifically focusing on early diagnosis of breast cancer. Optimized assay conditions, reaching a limit of detection at the femtomolar scale.

Claremont, Ca

Developed a mathematical understanding of diffusion patterns that govern fractal structures. My project specifically focused on understanding and describing the way that pharmaceutics diffuse in surfaces and to create predictive mathematical modeling in different fractal structures.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry

Study Abroad, Chemistry