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Billy Erazo

8 Years Experience
Microbiologist | Business Strategy | Entrepreneurial Scientist
Education

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Bachelor's degree, Industrial Microbiology / December, 2019

Experience

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Food Microbiology Research Intern / August, 2018December, 2018

• Post-harvest security, quality and techniques for prevention of food. • Principal Investigator: Lynette Orellana, Ph.D.

Extremophiles Laboratory Research Intern / August, 2017December, 2018

Conducted an independent research project focused on isolating and characterizing halophilic microorganisms from solar salterns. Tasks included collecting and processing field samples, culturing microorganisms, performing qualitative screening for NaCl tolerance, and identifying and characterizing halophilic isolates. This research advanced the discovery and understanding of extremophilic organisms for their potential applications in food production, bioremediation, and biofuel development. Principal Investigator: Rafael Montalvo Ph.D.

About
Billy Erazo is a highly educated and experienced professional in the field of cellular and molecular pathology. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cellular and Molecular Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2025. Before that, he completed his Post Baccalaureate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Washington in 2020. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Microbiology from the Universidad de Puerto Rico in 2019. Throughout his academic career, Billy has gained extensive research experience through various internships and research assistant positions. He has worked as a Consultant at WiSolve Consulting Group, Graduate Research Assistant at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Post-baccalaureate at University of Washington - School of Medicine, Food Microbiology Research Intern at Universidad de Puerto Rico, Extremophiles Laboratory Research Intern at Universidad de Puerto Rico, and Food Science Summer Scholar at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Billy's strong academic background and practical experience have allowed him to develop a deep understanding of cellular and molecular pathology and its applications in the field of medicine. He is dedicated to using his knowledge and skills to contribute to the advancement of this field and improve patient outcomes.

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