About Maria Rosales Gerpe, PhD
Maria Rosales Gerpe is a scientific writer with a research background in molecular virology and intrinsic immunology. Maria obtained her doctorate degree in Pathobiology under the advisement of Dr. Sarah Wootton at the University of Guelph, and a Master’s in Microbiology and Immunology under the supervision of Dr. Marc-André Langlois at the University of Ottawa. During her graduate studies, she focused on the relationship between viruses, specifically retroviruses, and the host (animal and humans), with respect to infectious diseases and cancer. The need to communicate her research effectively to a wide audience ignited her passion for scientific writing and she has not stopped writing science since. Currently, she works for Rapid Novor, the world-leading antibody protein sequencing team, as a Scientific Writer. Maria devotes her spare time to communicating science to empower the public by making STEM topics more accessible.
