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Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Research topic: Role of prolyl oligopeptidase (PREP, formerly known as POP) on disease progression and neuronal toxicity in neurodegenerative disorders with protein aggregationSupervisor: Professor Timo MyöhänenResponsabilities: + Involved in several novel projects, applying my vast in vivo expertise. Being in a new work environment, I am constantly learning new techniques and swiftly adapting to any work situation. + Mentoring junior members of the team, thus improving my teaching and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilities: + Edit and proofread the English language of scientific texts to be submitted to peer-reviewed journals for internationally recognised researchers. Clients and senior editors have regarded my performance as outstanding, meticulous, and consistent.+ Format manuscripts according to Journal guidelines.+ Routinely perform PubMed searches to better acquaint myself with the topic of my assignments, reflecting my attention to detail.+ Write cover and rebuttal letters to accompany manuscripts and scientific reviews submitted for publications.

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Research topic: The role and therapeutic effect of cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, with a special focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)Supervisors: Assistant Professor Merja H. Voutilainen Ph.D., Professor Mart Saarma, Professor Raimo TuominenResponsabilities:+ Managed my own projects from experimental design to practical execution and data analysis. From this, I generated 1 published article, 1 preprint and 1 manuscript, where I am 1st or 2nd author. My doctoral training enhanced my organizational and multitasking skills, as well as my ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.+ Coordinated a large multi-institution collaborative project that yielded outstanding results in the field of ALS. The manuscript derived from this work, that I wrote mostly by myself and where I am the sole 1st author of, is currently under review in Nature Communications.+ Awarded 10+ research grants from various institutions, which I wrote independently, highlighting my communications skills and ability to carry out written assignments successfully.+ Participated in numerous international conferences with oral and poster presentations, including a scientific talk at the Society for Neuroscience conference (largest international neuroscience meeting with 30 000+ attendees).+ Supervised the work of 10+ MSc student and lab trainees.

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland

Research topic: Characterization of novel GDNFOS3 proteinSupervisors: Professor Mikko Airavaara, Maryna Koskela Ph.D.During my training, I deepened my knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including western blotting and qPCR, as well as cloning. Moreover, I had my first approach to in vivo techniques, such as stereotaxic surgeries and immunohistochemistry.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Research topic: Involvement of miR-634 in the pathophysiology of Multiple SclerosisSupervisors: Professor Rosanna Asselta, Professor Stefano Duga, Elvezia Paraboschi Ph.D.In my first laboratory experience, I learnt several interesting in vitro techniques, including cell culture, transfection, and qPCR.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Pharmacology, Passed With Distinction

Thesis title: ´The role and therapeutic effect of CDNF in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases´ During my studies, I got a strong.

Master Of Science - Ms, Neuroscience, 5/5, Eximia Cum Laude Approbatur (Ecla)

Thesis title: ´Characterization of novel GDNFOS3 protein´ During my Master training, I dived into the amazingly complex world.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biotechnology, 105/110

Thesis title: Involvement of miR-634 in Multiple Sclerosis pathogenesis In my Bachelor studies, I satisfied my curiosity about the most.

Ancient/Classical Greek Language And Literature, 100/100 Cum Laude

Following my profound love for books, my high school experience focused on the beauty of the Classics, studying Italian, Latin and Ancient.