Gaelen Guzman, PhD
Hello!
I am a postdoctoral researcher with Dr. Fikadu Tafesse at Oregon Health & Science University. I study microbiology and lipid biology – focusing on the manners in which host lipids influence the progression of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Check out some of my research above!
I’m interested in a career in scientific communication and data science: I want to promote public health and open science by building a stronger bridge between scientists and the public. I’m looking for a new position as my postdoc is wrapping up, so feel free to check out my resume above for more details about my skills and experience – some are listed below too.
I’m also a new father, so I don’t exactly have a lot of free time – but when I do, I enjoy hobby electrical engineering projects (see some of my projects above!), rock climbing, cycling, and enjoying those Pacific Northwest outdoors.
Please reach out, I’d love to chat!
Professional Experience
| May 2025 - Present | Data Science Consultant with Carsten Schultz, LipidInteractome.org | Portland, OR (remote) |
| April 2025 - Present | Open Science Consultant with Robert Thibault, CAS | Portland, OR (remote) |
| May 2024 - April 2025 | Postdoctoral Researcher with the Tafesse Lab, OHSU | Portland, OR |
| Mar 2014 - June 2017 | Research Associate II with the Proteomics Platform, Broad Institute | Cambridge, MA |
Education
| 2017 - 2024 | PhD, Microbiology and Immunology from Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR |
| 2010 - 2014 | BS, Molecular Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |