Daniel Gomez

As a scientist immersed in the world of biomedical science I found that the areas of molecular biology, precision bioinformatics, spatial transcriptomics, computational biology, and human translational research & prevenative/precision medicine to be the way to serve my community. I am captivated by the intricate interplay of genes, biomolecules, cells, tissues, the human organism, and the genetics alongside molecular ecosystems given its potential for advancing medicine, patient care, and human performance through translational research. Through my work, I hope to unite STEM fields and be a beacon of hope for a joyous, brighter and brilliant future.
As a graduate student, I am currently working on my master's thesis in the Snyder Lab at Stanford Genetics to complete a Master's of Science Degree in Biological Sciences at California State University, East Bay. My research is in exercise systems biology, precision oncology, biomedical data science and computational biology, as well as data analysis.
Specifically, creating a multi-dimensional cellular atlases that describe the -omics in exerkines (exercise + cytokines) that map from physiological datasets in multiple consortia.

Prior to graduate school, I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University.
In my free time, I enjoy taking care of my body/molecular vessel through vigorous exercise and exploring various forms of art, including music, drawing/sketching, reading, and writing. Striving for a school-work-life balance, I also prioritize my physical and mental well-being through community participation, healthy eating, regular sleep, and mindfulness practices. Thanks for reading my brief bio page and wish you the best!

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Research and Publications

I'm interested in various the disciplines of biosciences, genetics, biomedical data science, computational biology, integrative multiomics, pathology, bioinformatics, biomedical data science/machine learning (AI), single-cell and spatial biology, structural biology, biomedical physics, molecular and organ architecture.

*Denotes co-first authorship

Research Consortia

Pioneering Organelle Structural Biology
Daniel Gomez
Preprints, 2022 (Preprint) pdf

Conference Paper, 2023 (Conference Presentation) video
Conference Paper MDPI AG | Biology and Life Science Forum / Cells 2023 Submission / Cells 2023 Conference Session 2: Organelle Function

Keywords: cancer; Golgi; organelle structural biology; nanoimages; tomograms; therapeutics; cryo-ET; SXT; CLEM; structural biology; organelles; Golgi Apparatus (GA); Parkinsons disease (PD); cryo-ET; alpha-synuclein; neurodegenerative diseases; soft X-ray tomography (SXT); cancer; NDDs

Co-Infection and Cancer: Host-Pathogen Interaction between Dendritic Cells and HIV-1, HTLV-1, and Other Oncogenic Viruses
Tania Mulherkar*, Daniel J. Gomez* Grace Sandel, Pooja R. Jain
Viruses, 2022 (Publication)
pdf / Poster / Presentation

We connected dendritic cells (DCs) interactions during co-infections with several malignancies as well as oncogenic viruses and their current respective therapeutics.

Leadership and Teaching

In addition to research, I am passionate about education, leadership, teaching and mentoring students in the sciences. I have been involved in various leadership roles in academia and industry. With experience in well-funded startups, I continue to pursue research leadership, strategic vision, and organizational supervision during my endevaors and rise in business accumen.

Journal Refereeing

Reviewer, MDPI 2022- / MDPI Reviewer Certificate

Non-profit Leadership

Co-founder, VP of STEM Programs, myplaceisahappy1, 2022-Present


	Teaching I have taught Chemistry and Biology undergraduates in General Chemistry Laboratory, Clinical Microbiology Lab, and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab.
	Teaching Associate, BIOL230: Introduction to Clinical Microbiology Lab, Fall 2022 Teaching Associate, BIOL270: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, Fall 2022
	Teaching Assistant, CHEM161L: General Chemistry I Lab, Spring 2011

Grant Funding

Successfully securing grant funding demonstrates my ability to develop and lead research projects, as well as my expertise in grant writing, timeline forecasting, and budget management.

Graduate Funding

Grants Submitted

Undergraduate Funding

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Molecular Cell Biology Undergrad Program
Department of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa

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