Silvia Ventura
Toronto
Summary
Postdoctoral Neuroscience Researcher with a proven track record of producing high-quality scientific content. Skilled in communicating scientific findings through peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations. Demonstrated expertise in therapeutic areas, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Eligible to work in the UK.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Toronto
07.2023 - Current
- Supervisor: Dr. Paul Frankland
- Led design and execution of projects exploring neural bases of memory, producing high-quality scientific content.
- Established collaborations with researchers and engaged in continuous learning within neuroscience and neurodegeneration.
- Regularly communicated findings through presentations at lab meetings and journal clubs.
- Reviewed articles for peer-reviewed journals, ensuring scientific accuracy and adherence to publications standards.
Teaching Assistant
University of St Andrews
St Andrews
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and delivered educational materials for undergraduate modules in Psychology and Neuroscience.
- Enhanced verbal and written communication skills through presentations, tutorials and grading.
Research Assistant
University of St Andrews
St Andrews
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in projects investigating memory in humans and rodents under the supervision of Dr. Akira O’Connor and Professor James A. Ainge.
- Scheduled and conducted participant testing, managed databases, and analysed data with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Journalist Intern
Eunews
Brussels
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Created content for website updates and press releases.
- Attended press conferences and wrote summaries of events for publication.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of local news developments.
Education
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
University of St Andrews
St Andrews 11-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (with BPS Recognition)
University of St Andrews
St Andrews 06-2019
Skills
- Medical Writing and Communication
- Therapeutic Area Expertise (eg, neuroscience, memory and neurodegeneration)
- Client Interaction and Presentation
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail and Accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Language skills (Italian and English)
Courses
- Creative Writing Course, University of St Andrews (September 2017)
- Introduction to the UK Pharma Industry & Medical Affairs, Udemy (December 2023)
- Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, Coursera (December 2023)
- Advanced ICH GCP Certification, AGCPC (CCRPS) (March 2024)
Conference Participation
- Ventura, S. (2023) Enrichment strategies for rodents in scientific research. 3Rs Initiative (Talk)
- Ventura, S., Duncan, S. & Ainge, J.A. (2022) Enrichment-dependent improvements in contextual memories are associated with increased spatial tuning and remapping of CA3 place cells. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), San Diego (Poster)
- Li, Y., Ventura, S., Tait, D.S., Ainge, J.A. & Bowman, E. (2022) Dopamine neuron number correlates with loss-stay behaviour in male rats. Society for Neuroscience (SfN), San Diego (Poster)
- Ventura, S. & Ainge, J.A. (2022) Improved contextual memory by lifelong physical exercise in middle-aged mice. Interdisciplinary Symposium on Spatial Cognition in Aging and Neurodegeneration - DZNE (Data Blitz Talk)
- Ventura, S. & Ainge, J.A. (2021) Enrichment-dependent improvements in discrimination of similar contextual memories during episodic-like memory tasks. BNA Festival of Neuroscience (Poster)
Publications
- Ventura, S., Duncan, S. & Ainge, J.A. (2024) Increased flexibility of CA3 memory representations following environmental enrichment. Current Biology, 34, 1-9.
Timeline
Research Fellow
Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
07.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of St Andrews
09.2019 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
University of St Andrews
09.2017 - 06.2019
Journalist Intern
Eunews
07.2016 - 08.2016
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
University of St Andrews
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (with BPS Recognition)
University of St Andrews
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