About

Ernesto Diaz-Flores is a highly skilled translational biologist and immunologist with over 20 years of experience in academia, biotech, and clinical research, including leadership roles at UCSF and innovative startups. He is recognized for his expertise in oncology, biomarkers, and precision medicine, as well as his exceptional work ethic, compassionate leadership, and collaborative approach. Ernesto combines scientific rigor with a positive attitude, making him a valuable mentor and team leader dedicated to advancing innovative science.

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Experience

Mariana Abdala

6/27/2026
10

"Ernesto Diaz-Flores is an exceptional translational biologist and immunologist whose 20+ years of experience spanning academia, biotech, and clinical research, including leadership roles at UCSF, make him a rare bridge between bench science and real-world clinical impact. He is also a delightful person who believes in team work."

Rocío Mallén

9/10/2026
10

"He is 100% committed to his work: proactive, resourceful, reliable, and always willing to take initiative. He approaches every challenge with energy and a positive attitude, consistently finding practical solutions and delivering excellent results. I highly recommend him."

kbratton2

8/15/2026
10

"Ernesto is highly experienced, thoughtful, energetic, friendly, curious, and professional. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"

Kane

8/15/2026
10

"Extremely thorough. He manually removes every little weed and leaves the place perfect."

M Santaguida

6/15/2026
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10
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David Kippen

6/8/2026
10

"Ernesto is brilliant, incredibly energetic, upbeat--an absolute pleasure. He has an amazing mind for detail and a truly impressive work ethic. I can't recommend him to you highly enough!"

Gisela Canales

5/30/2026
10

"Ernesto is a compassionate leader that delivers results"

Lindsey Pelster

5/30/2026
10

"I met Ernesto while starting to work with a new start up company. He has vast knowledge of what it takes as he has started his own company in the past. He provided knowledge and understanding of the startup necessities and how to navigate grant funding for small businesses. His wealth of knowledge in translation medicine and biology of course helped guide us through some of the technical research we were undertaking. He is always professional, kind, and a happy person to talk to during meetings and chats."

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  • Ernesto was my very first research mentor at UCSF Cancer Research, and I will always be grateful for his guidance and support. He was incredibly... knowledgeable in the field and truly passionate about advancing cancer research and treatments. This was reflected in his thoughtfully designed experiments and his eagerness to both teach and learn from those around him.

    This opportunity became the stepping stone for my career in Bioengineering and biomedical research, while also opening my eyes to the world of academia. Working under his mentorship was an incredibly formative experience, and I deeply appreciate the knowledge, encouragement, and inspiration he shared with me.
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Arpana P.

5/24/2026
10

"Ernesto was helpful in testing product feature for MVP we are trying out!"

Liya Wubneh

5/19/2026
10

"Ernesto is a leaned in professional with great ideas to contribute in any team work."

Laura

5/12/2026
10

"Although I haven’t had the opportunity to work directly with Ernesto, I’ve consistently been impressed by the passion, discipline, and sense of purpose he brings to everything he does.

What stands out most is not only his extraordinary scientific and technical expertise, but also the way he approaches his work: with relentless curiosity, continuous learning, resilience, optimism, and a genuine commitment to advancing meaningful impact in biotechnology and medicine.

Ernesto embodies the kind of leadership that inspires people around him. His dedication to innovation, collaboration, mentorship, and teamwork is evident in every challenge he takes on. He combines scientific rigor with humanity, strategic thinking with execution, and ambition with an authentic desire to help others grow.

It is rare to find someone who pursues excellence with such consistency, energy, and integrity. Ernesto is undoubtedly a remarkable leader and an inspiring professional to follow."

KENICHI ISHIYAMA

5/12/2026
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Coco Laurin

5/10/2026
10

"Very skilled scientist"

Monique Lazzarini

5/10/2026
10

"Dr. Ernesto Diaz-Flores is a Translational Biologist and Immunologist with 20+ years of experience spanning academia, biotech, and clinical research, including leadership roles at UCSF and innovative biotech startups. Known for his expertise in oncology, biomarkers, precision medicine, and translational science, Ernesto is not only highly intelligent and strategic, but also exceptionally dependable — consistently delivering with professionalism, integrity, and a true “wow factor” that elevates the teams and projects around him."

Fiona Gladstone

5/9/2026
10

"Ernesto is simply wonderful. Any team would be lucky to have his upbeat attitude and remarkable skills as a researcher and leader."

10

"Excellent mentor during my internship at UCSF. He works exceptionally, highly motivated and passionate about bringing innovative Science. I would not hesitate in recommending him. "

Sara Herrmann

5/8/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Ernesto Diaz-Flores
10

"I worked with Ernesto at a biotech startup and was consistently impressed. A former University of California, San Francisco professor, he brings exceptional translational oncology expertise, matched by a genuinely kind and collaborative personality."

ANDRES GUTIERREZ

5/2/2026
10

"Ernesto is a fine gentleman and an experienced scientist who is always involved in cutting-edge projects. A team player and a leader. "

10

"Ernesto is an excellent professional—highly rigorous, competent in his work, and, on top of that, a truly great person"