Vanessa Gutierrez

Vanessa Gutierrez is a skilled Senior Research Associate in In-Vivo Pharmacology at Alector, where responsibilities include performing in vivo pharmacology studies and developing novel disease models to support drug discovery. Prior experience includes positions as a Research Assistant at Berkeley Lab, focusing on rodent surgeries, data collection, and analysis, as well as at the University of California, Davis, providing animal care and conducting behavioral testing. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of California, Davis, along with an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology from Diablo Valley College. Additional roles include customer service positions at UC Davis Transportation & Parking Services and La Piazza Pizzeria Trattoria, showcasing strong interpersonal and organizational skills.