Ruben is a successful cancer scientist and science communicator. Over the last decade, he has worked in computational cancer biology at multiple universities, e.g. the DKFZ in Heidelberg (DE), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (ES), the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute in Cambridge (UK) and since last summer in industry at GlaxoSmithKline.

His focus is on genomic alterations, specifically chromosomal instability and their influence in cancer initiation and development. Since his first co-authorship in 2012 he has supported the Liver Cancer Evolution and the PanCancer Analysis of Whole Genomes consortia as well as spearheading his own research project that got published in Nature last year. His work led to a patent application and the successful development of a startup. Next to his research, he has been working with the Cancer Research UK as a science communicator to promote cancer.

Featured programmes and seminars

  • Transformational Leadership Programme for Managers. Mario Alonso Puig

    Start date: 02/02/2027

    This programme is designed to encourage participants to experience metanoia, a change in perception that allows them to see what was previously hidden.

  • Workshop on Leadership and Civic Action

    Start date: 05/04/2027

    The aim of this programme is to strengthen the leadership of civil society organisations in Spain and to promote an international vision on the challenges and opportunities of the sector.

  • Workshop Frontiers of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    Start date: 07/06/2027

    The aim of this programme is to analyse the latest developments in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship from a multi-sectoral perspective. Led by MIT professors.

  • Workshop in International Economics

    Start date: 07/06/2027

    Programme aimed at Commercial Technicians and State Economists, university professors and Spanish researchers to share knowledge in international economics.