Dr. Ana Sofia Silva
Assistant Researcher in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Porto, PT.About
Dr. Ana Sofia Silva is an accomplished Assistant Researcher with over a decade of experience in biomedical research, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases and molecular mechanisms. She has successfully led diverse research projects, secured €500,000 in competitive grants, and authored numerous high-impact publications, significantly advancing the understanding of disease progression and therapeutic targets.
Work
Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Summary
As Assistant Researcher at i3S, Dr. Silva led a research team and managed projects from grant acquisition to publication, significantly advancing neurodegenerative disease research.
Highlights
Directed a research team of 5 PhD students and post-docs, successfully managing project lifecycles and contributing to 15 peer-reviewed articles.
Secured €500,000 in competitive national and international grants, significantly advancing neurodegeneration research initiatives.
Developed and implemented novel imaging protocols using super-resolution microscopy, improving visualization of protein aggregates by 30%.
Mentored junior researchers, fostering independent research skills and guiding 3 successful PhD thesis defenses.
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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Summary
As a Postdoctoral Fellow at Karolinska Institutet, Dr. Silva conducted independent research on Parkinson's disease models, contributing to scientific publications and fostering international collaborations.
Highlights
Executed independent research on Parkinson's disease models, resulting in 8 high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Fostered cross-institutional collaboration with 5 international teams, leading to a multi-center study focused on biomarker discovery.
Presented critical research findings at 10 international conferences, including prestigious invited talks, enhancing institutional visibility.
Awards
Young Investigator Award
Awarded By
European Neuroscience Society
Recognized for outstanding contributions as a young researcher in the field of neuroscience.
FCT PhD Scholarship
Awarded By
FCT (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology)
Awarded competitive funding for doctoral studies based on academic merit and research potential.
Languages
Portuguese
English
Swedish
Skills
Research Expertise
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience.
Laboratory Techniques
Advanced Microscopy (Confocal, Super-resolution), Western Blot, PCR, ELISA, Flow Cytometry.
Software & Tools
ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, R (Statistical Analysis), EndNote.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Project Management, Grant Writing, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Data Analysis
Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation, Experimental Design.
Interests
Research Interests
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Targets, Biomedical Innovation.
Projects
Project Alpha: Targeting Protein Misfolding
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Summary
Investigated novel therapeutic strategies for protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases as Principal Investigator, securing FCT funding.