Belen Hurle, Ph.D.
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Alicia Santiago, Ph.D.
I first met Belén in 2007 when she was a NHGRI science education fellow. Belén was responsible for developing and designing a science education campaign to educate the Latino community about scientific information in the genetics and genomics sciences. At the time, I was working with the Self Reliance Foundation and Belén and I collaborated on the development of 16 public health radio programs. The programs were specifically designed to target the Latino audience and increase their understanding of the ways that human genome research pertains to their health and lives. Belén took extraordinary care assuring each program delivered quality scientific information, which was critical because for many in the target audience this was a primary source of information. The development team benefitted from Belén’s creativity by tapping her to co-write scripts and record radio tracks in Spanish. Much of Belén’s work was produced by the Hispanic Communications Network and disseminated to more than 200 Spanish-language radio stations based in the U.S. I am pleased to have worked with Belén, her energy and enthusiasm for engaging and educating Latinos is contagious. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow in the science communication community. Still today, I’m continuing my collaboration with Belén on the NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) - a working group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Belén’s lasting commitment to educating underrepresented communities has had an important impact in those communities, and I’m looking forward to seeing her succeed in the future.
Chanda Jefferson
Belen is a gifted science communicator and organizes programs for secondary science teachers and community colleges professors. She has also provides students from my community advice for landing internship in federal agencies. Belen was a presenter during my experience with the NHGRI Short Genomics Course and gave each participant access to new hands-on learning materials. I am grateful for Belen's commitment to education and outreach because her work is opening the pathway for future generations to pursue careers in STEM. She is a strong leader who is passionate about her work!
Alicia Santiago, Ph.D.
I first met Belén in 2007 when she was a NHGRI science education fellow. Belén was responsible for developing and designing a science education campaign to educate the Latino community about scientific information in the genetics and genomics sciences. At the time, I was working with the Self Reliance Foundation and Belén and I collaborated on the development of 16 public health radio programs. The programs were specifically designed to target the Latino audience and increase their understanding of the ways that human genome research pertains to their health and lives. Belén took extraordinary care assuring each program delivered quality scientific information, which was critical because for many in the target audience this was a primary source of information. The development team benefitted from Belén’s creativity by tapping her to co-write scripts and record radio tracks in Spanish. Much of Belén’s work was produced by the Hispanic Communications Network and disseminated to more than 200 Spanish-language radio stations based in the U.S. I am pleased to have worked with Belén, her energy and enthusiasm for engaging and educating Latinos is contagious. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow in the science communication community. Still today, I’m continuing my collaboration with Belén on the NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) - a working group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Belén’s lasting commitment to educating underrepresented communities has had an important impact in those communities, and I’m looking forward to seeing her succeed in the future.
Chanda Jefferson
Belen is a gifted science communicator and organizes programs for secondary science teachers and community colleges professors. She has also provides students from my community advice for landing internship in federal agencies. Belen was a presenter during my experience with the NHGRI Short Genomics Course and gave each participant access to new hands-on learning materials. I am grateful for Belen's commitment to education and outreach because her work is opening the pathway for future generations to pursue careers in STEM. She is a strong leader who is passionate about her work!
Alicia Santiago, Ph.D.
I first met Belén in 2007 when she was a NHGRI science education fellow. Belén was responsible for developing and designing a science education campaign to educate the Latino community about scientific information in the genetics and genomics sciences. At the time, I was working with the Self Reliance Foundation and Belén and I collaborated on the development of 16 public health radio programs. The programs were specifically designed to target the Latino audience and increase their understanding of the ways that human genome research pertains to their health and lives. Belén took extraordinary care assuring each program delivered quality scientific information, which was critical because for many in the target audience this was a primary source of information. The development team benefitted from Belén’s creativity by tapping her to co-write scripts and record radio tracks in Spanish. Much of Belén’s work was produced by the Hispanic Communications Network and disseminated to more than 200 Spanish-language radio stations based in the U.S. I am pleased to have worked with Belén, her energy and enthusiasm for engaging and educating Latinos is contagious. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow in the science communication community. Still today, I’m continuing my collaboration with Belén on the NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) - a working group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Belén’s lasting commitment to educating underrepresented communities has had an important impact in those communities, and I’m looking forward to seeing her succeed in the future.
Chanda Jefferson
Belen is a gifted science communicator and organizes programs for secondary science teachers and community colleges professors. She has also provides students from my community advice for landing internship in federal agencies. Belen was a presenter during my experience with the NHGRI Short Genomics Course and gave each participant access to new hands-on learning materials. I am grateful for Belen's commitment to education and outreach because her work is opening the pathway for future generations to pursue careers in STEM. She is a strong leader who is passionate about her work!
Alicia Santiago, Ph.D.
I first met Belén in 2007 when she was a NHGRI science education fellow. Belén was responsible for developing and designing a science education campaign to educate the Latino community about scientific information in the genetics and genomics sciences. At the time, I was working with the Self Reliance Foundation and Belén and I collaborated on the development of 16 public health radio programs. The programs were specifically designed to target the Latino audience and increase their understanding of the ways that human genome research pertains to their health and lives. Belén took extraordinary care assuring each program delivered quality scientific information, which was critical because for many in the target audience this was a primary source of information. The development team benefitted from Belén’s creativity by tapping her to co-write scripts and record radio tracks in Spanish. Much of Belén’s work was produced by the Hispanic Communications Network and disseminated to more than 200 Spanish-language radio stations based in the U.S. I am pleased to have worked with Belén, her energy and enthusiasm for engaging and educating Latinos is contagious. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow in the science communication community. Still today, I’m continuing my collaboration with Belén on the NHGRI Community Engagement in Genomics Working Group (CEGWG) - a working group of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Belén’s lasting commitment to educating underrepresented communities has had an important impact in those communities, and I’m looking forward to seeing her succeed in the future.
Chanda Jefferson
Belen is a gifted science communicator and organizes programs for secondary science teachers and community colleges professors. She has also provides students from my community advice for landing internship in federal agencies. Belen was a presenter during my experience with the NHGRI Short Genomics Course and gave each participant access to new hands-on learning materials. I am grateful for Belen's commitment to education and outreach because her work is opening the pathway for future generations to pursue careers in STEM. She is a strong leader who is passionate about her work!
Experience
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National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
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United States
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Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Intramural Translational Training
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Mar 2023 - Present
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The National Institutes of Health
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Member | NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | Hispanic and Latino Engagement Committee
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Nov 2021 - Present
Addressing the employment needs, (i.e. recruitment, retention, training and education, career development, mentoring, promotion, equity in pay, etc.) and identifying barriers that impact the advancement and inclusion of Hispanics and Latinx at the NIH. Addressing the employment needs, (i.e. recruitment, retention, training and education, career development, mentoring, promotion, equity in pay, etc.) and identifying barriers that impact the advancement and inclusion of Hispanics and Latinx at the NIH.
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The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH)
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Texas, United States
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Advisory Board Member | Providing Strategic Direction and Tactical Implementation to TRISH
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Guides TRISH to increase the representation of underrepresented populations in high-risk early-stage research, as well as pre-seed, and seed-stage health technologies that can be modified for use by astronauts in deep space exploration. • Guides TRISH to increase the representation of underrepresented populations in high-risk early-stage research, as well as pre-seed, and seed-stage health technologies that can be modified for use by astronauts in deep space exploration.
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Associate Investigator, Intramural Training Office | Supporting a Robust Research Pipeline
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
Coordinates training and career development for 90+ NHGRI postdoctoral trainees and 50+ summer students participating in the NHGRI Summer Internship Program (SIP) per year.
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Education Outreach Specialist , Education and Community Involvement Branch
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Nov 2014 - Mar 2022
Develops models of public engagement related to genomics, genetics, and public health. Identifies target populations and public health issues in need of education programs. Identifies liaisons between the NHGRI and communities of interest.
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Staff Scientist | Exhibiting Leadership in Research
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Jan 2009 - Nov 2014
conceptualized, developed, and launched three concurrent collaborative research projects involving four international research institutions, eight US universities, and the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC). • Authored first-author and senior-author research articles in leading journals spanning population genetics, primate genomics, vertebrate comparative genomics, and inner ear development.
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Science Education Fellow | Building a Science Outreach Profile
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2005 - 2007
Was selected as the first Fellow of the Science Education Fellowship program sponsored by Education and Community Involvement Branch. Actively engaged in public education and dissemination of genetic health information. Was responsible for planning and implementing programs and materials targeted to K-12 genetics and genomics education. Was selected as the first Fellow of the Science Education Fellowship program sponsored by Education and Community Involvement Branch. Actively engaged in public education and dissemination of genetic health information. Was responsible for planning and implementing programs and materials targeted to K-12 genetics and genomics education.
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Washington University in St. Louis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Associate | Building Advanced Research Skills
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Jul 1998 - Aug 2002
Identified the gene mutated in tilted (tlt), a mouse mutant with severe inner ear vestibular dysfunction, utilizing a positional cloning approach that combined linkage, physical, and human/mouse comparative mapping strategies. Identified the gene mutated in tilted (tlt), a mouse mutant with severe inner ear vestibular dysfunction, utilizing a positional cloning approach that combined linkage, physical, and human/mouse comparative mapping strategies.
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Universidad de Oviedo
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Spain
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student | Building Basic Research Skills
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Jun 1993 - Jun 1998
Studied the transcriptional regulation of the mouse Tnfr2 gene encoding for a receptor for Tumor Necrosis Factor. Characterized three genes activated during the early inflammatory stages of silicosis, an occupational disease of the lung caused by the inhalation of silica particles. Studied the transcriptional regulation of the mouse Tnfr2 gene encoding for a receptor for Tumor Necrosis Factor. Characterized three genes activated during the early inflammatory stages of silicosis, an occupational disease of the lung caused by the inhalation of silica particles.
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Education
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1991 - 1998
Universidad de Oviedo
Ph.D, Molecular Biology -
1988 - 1998
University of Oviedo
M. Sc, Biology
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