"I firmly believe that R+D+I creates and sustains the economy: if you don't innovate, you die."
Patricia holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Leiden (2009). She has worked for over a decade in various research institutions worldwide, where she gained extensive international experience in chemical, biological, and materials sciences (peer-reviewed publication records: Google Scholar).
Patricia is highly experienced in scientific writing and grant management. Since 2012, she has been involved in drafting proposals for various funding calls in Europe (RIAs, IAs, SME Instrument, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, ERC, etc.) and the U.S. (SBIR). Additionally, she has collaborated with researchers during the preparation of their proposals for national Spanish funding, including the Red Leonardo BBVA, the National Plan for Knowledge Generation, and Europa Excelencia.