Lu Kargieman

I am an MD, Ph.D. Scientist and Biotech/Neurotech consultant with over two decades of experience. My journey has taken me from medical and scientific research to the dynamic realm of technology and entrepreneurship. My passion lies in applying my knowledge and expertise to drive innovation and explore the profound possibilities of Neurotechnology and Biotech.

My career is marked by diverse experiences in various countries: research, academia, funding, industry, and government. I have successfully bridged the gap between academia and private sectors, leveraging my skills as a project manager and institutional entrepreneur to drive collaboration and innovation.

I thrive on fostering interdisciplinary connections and organizations, cultivating an environment where science and technology can flourish for the betterment of society. My mission is to contribute to the growth of knowledge and its practical application to improve human health and quality of life.

ExperienceExperience

Knowledge Transfer Adviser

Self-employedSelf-employed May 2023 - Present · 9 mosMay 2023 - Present · 9 mos Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · HybridBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid 

Supporting the transfer of knowledge from academia into business.
Science popularization activities.Supporting the transfer of knowledge from academia into business. Science popularization activities.

Skills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · science popularization · Project Management · Networking · Creativity and InnovationSkills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · science popularization · Project Management · Networking · Creativity and Innovation

Scientific Consultant BioTech | NeuroTech | MedTech

LK Consulting · Self-employedLK Consulting · Self-employed 2022 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo2022 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · RemoteBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Remote 

Analyzing Life science start-ups, evaluating their teams and aspects of technical due diligence like scientific validation and competitor analysis. Medical and scientific writing.Analyzing Life science start-ups, evaluating their teams and aspects of technical due diligence like scientific validation and competitor analysis. Medical and scientific writing.

Skills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · Scientific Analysis · Medicine · Research · Problem Solving · creative · Analytical Skills · Neuroscience · Scientific WritingSkills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · Scientific Analysis · Medicine · Research · Problem Solving · creative · Analytical Skills · Neuroscience · Scientific Writing

Scientific Expert

BioExpert Network · Freelance Sep 2022 - Present · 1 yr 5 mosSep 2022 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain 

Evaluating projects to ensure scientific quality, relevance, and compliance.Evaluating projects to ensure scientific quality, relevance, and compliance.

Skills: Life Sciences · Creative Problem Solving · Scientific Analysis · Analytical SkillsSkills: Life Sciences · Creative Problem Solving · Scientific Analysis · Analytical Skills

Research scientist 

IFIBYNE - CONICET · Full-time 2016 - Sep 2022 · 6 yrs 9 mos2016 - Sep 2022 · 6 yrs 9 mos Buenos Aires, Argentina.  

Skills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · Analytical Skills · Medical Research · Neuroscience · Scientific Writing · Electrophysiology

Scientific Due Diligence Consultant | 

Starlight Ventures · Freelance 2018 · Less than a year2018 · Less than a year 

Analyzing Life science start-ups, evaluating their teams and aspects of technical due diligence like scientific validation and competitor analysis.Analyzing Life science start-ups, evaluating their teams and aspects of technical due diligence like scientific validation and competitor analysis.

Skills: Healthcare Management · Life Sciences · Scientific Analysis · Scientific Communications · Analytical Skills · Neuroscience · Scientific Writing

 PhD Degree, Biomedical Science 2009
Universitat de Barcelona
Master's degree, Neuroscience 2007
Universitat de Barcelona 

Medical degree 2002
University of Buenos Aires