About me
I am Julia Bauzá-Martinez, doctor in Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry, with a creative and inquisitive mind and an eye for design.
I excel at transforming complex data into clear and effective visualizations. I promise that you won't be disappointed. My visuals will engage your toughest audience.
I thrive in nature, but not without analyzing data. I have fun experimenting with novel, artistic approaches to data visualization (sounds, light, physical media). This may be due to the influence of my dad, a famous artist from Ibiza. Next to my mom, he is the most hard-working person I know, probably I also got this from them.
I launched Skid Visual Science in 2023 aiming to pursue my passions and do what I love: science, data analysis and data visualization. And here I am - excited to learn more about your project and make something amazing together.
Find below a summary of my academic achievements so far!
Education
2018 - 2022
PhD in Biomolecular mass spectrometry
Utrecht University
Promotor: Albert J.R. Heck
Co-promotor: Wei Wu
During my PhD, I became proficient in operating and troubleshooting various mass spectrometers (Orbitrap HF, Fusion, Lumos, etc.), HPLC systems (1290, Ultimate 3000), and I specialized in various mass-spectrometric techniques (proteomics, phosphoproteomics, peptidomics, etc.). I continued to develop my skills in data analysis softwares (MaxQuant, Proteome Discoverer, etc.), as well as in analytical techniques, powered by my passion in R programming. I also adquired advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator for scientific illustration.
2016 - 2017
MSc in Biomedical Research
Pompeu Fabra University
During my MSc in Biomedical Research internship, I gained valuable experience in human blood plasma sample preparation and MS data analysis, focusing on studying proteolysis dysregulation in shock and sepsis within the ShockOmics project. I worked with LC-MS instruments, performed proteomics sample preparation techniques, and developed skills in data analysis software, techniques and programming.
2012 - 2016
BSc in Biotechnology
Vic University
During my BSc in Biotechnology, I gained practical experience through various internships. At the Molecular Biology department of Vic University, I performed techniques such as PCR and DNA extraction. In the Microbiology Area of Ibiza’s hospital, I conducted bacterial culture and identification, along with serological analysis. At Bioingenium, I worked with bacterial and yeast cell culture, protein production, and purification. Lastly, at the Proteomics Platform, I optimized plasma sample preparation and applied mass spectrometry for peptidome analysis in septic shock patients.
Relevant publications
Awards and recognitions
van de Wakker S I, Bauzá-Martinez J, et al. Size matters: Functional differences of small extracellular vesicle subpopulations in cardiac repair responses. J Extracell Vesicles 13 (2024) — DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12396, PMID: 38179654
Roefs M T, Bauzá-Martinez J, et al. Cardiac progenitor cell-derived extracellular vesicles promote angiogenesis through both associated- and co-isolated proteins. Commun Biol 13 (2023) — DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-05165-7, PMID: 37528162
Beumer J #, Bauzá-Martinez J #, et al. Mapping prohormone processing by proteases in human enteroendocrine cells using genetically engineered organoid models. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 119, e2212057119 (2022) — DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2212057119, PMID: 36343264
Bauzá-Martinez J, et al.. Characterization of protein complexes in extracellular vesicles by intact extracellular vesicle crosslinking mass spectrometry (iEVXL). J Extracell Vesicles 11, e12245 (2022) — DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12245, PMID: 35918900
Bauzá-Martinez J, Heck AJR & Wu W. HLA-B and cysteinylated ligands distinguish the antigen presentation landscape of extracellular vesicles. Commun Biol 4, (2021) — DOI: 10.1038/s42003-021-02364-y, PMID: 34211107
Beumer J #, Puschhof J #, Bauzá-Martinez J #, et al. High-Resolution mRNA and Secretome Atlas of Human Enteroendocrine Cells. Cell 181, 1291-1306.e19 (2020) — DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.036, PMID: 32407674
Bauzá-Martinez J & Oliveira E. Photodissociation Mass Spectrometry of Peptides and Proteins. Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry 1–22 (2018) — DOI: 10.1002/9780470027318.A9620
Bauzá-Martinez J, et al. Proteolysis in septic shock patients: plasma peptidomic patterns are associated with mortality. Br J Anaesth 121, 1065–1074 (2018) — DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.05.072, PMID: 30336851
Received the Bert Leufkens Best PhD Thesis Award for my thesis entitled "Understanding the nuances of intercellular communication with sensitive mass spectrometric approaches" – Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University (DOI: https://doi.org/10.33540/1527) (2023)
My artwork entitled "Bad trip to the electron microscope" (digital collage) was featured in the “I Art My Science” exhibition – Utrecht University (2023)
My work entitled “Mapping prohormone processing by proteases in human enteroendocrine cells using genetically engineered organoid models” was featured in Nature Reviews Endocrinology as a research highlight – Nature Reviews Endocrinology (DOI: 10.1038/s41574-022-00786-0) (2022)
Received the young investigator award and scholarship – International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) (2021)
Received the best publication award for my work entitled “High-Resolution mRNA and Secretome Atlas of Human Enteroendocrine Cells” – Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Utrecht University (2020)