Susana Gardete Hartmann

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SUSANA GARDETE HARTMANN

I am an accomplished and highly skilled Ph.D. with over 20+ years working in Academia, Education, and the Pharma/Biotech Industry in Europe and in the USA. I have a unique and solid background in Microbiology (BSL-2, BSL-3 certified, and trainer), Molecular Biology, and Phage Therapy which was acquired by working in world-leading Infectious Diseases Laboratories at the Rockefeller University, Weill Cornell Medical College - both in New York City and Institute of Technology, Chemistry and Biology (ITQB), in Portugal. I have strong and broad knowledge in the field of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis with a major focus on antibiotic resistance (epidemiology and mechanisms), cell wall analysis, pharmaceutical development, phage therapy, and prosthetic joint infections. I am highly experienced in (i) mentoring technical assistants and researchers,(ii) implementing very structured protocols (WIs), SOPs, and developing GLP-like documentation standard. Also, I am a highly motivated, and resourceful educator with over 11 years of experience in Life Sciences courses. I have experience in developing curricula as well as in conducting/teaching undergraduate and master programs. I am extremely committed to developing an educational atmosphere to stimulate the creativity of students to the next level. I have been fortunate to work with highly motivated colleagues from a vast range of countries and cultural backgrounds, which has enriched my knowledge, increased my flexibility and adjustment to any environment, fulfilled my wiliness to learn, and given me a uniquely holistic approach to my work. Such interaction made me develop strong interpersonal and communication skills. Promoting a team atmosphere and maintaining my enormous enthusiasm guides my workplace ethos. Besides my passion for Science and people, I love hiking, biking, and traveling.