Manuel Rico Fernández san Silvestre

Manuel Rico Fernández San Silvestre is currently serving as an Ambassador at Fundación Degén, focusing on content creation related to neurodegenerative diseases to enhance the foundation's outreach. Previously, Manuel held the position of Head of Research Partnerships (European arm) at Harvard Innovation Labs, where involvement in the Biotech & Life Sciences Venture Program took place. Research experience includes internships at prestigious institutions such as the Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and Harvard University, covering diverse topics from infectious diseases to neurodegenerative disorders. Manuel's academic background includes ongoing medical studies at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and a clinical rotation at Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz. Additionally, notable achievements include an International Baccalaureate Diploma with a high score and various research contributions in molecular medicine and genetics.