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Looking for quality Scientific &amp; Medical writing? Look no further! Expert: Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, MolecularBio

Profile Summary

I did a PhD in Biochemistry and worked in biomedical research for the past 15 years. I have extensive experience in clinical research, scientific writing and statistics.

As an example, the results of my research work as a Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher in the Cardiovascular Center of the Charité (Berlin, Germany) resulted in two publications in important journals of the field. This body of work led to a Stage-I clinical trial for the treatment of patients with ischemic heart disease. I performed all the experimental research and bio-statistics, with the help of an international team. Because there was a deadline to finish this project in three years, I efficiently coordinated the teams in Germany, Netherlands and USA. Since part of this research had to be done in USA, I wrote and was award a Grant from the Boehringer Ingelheim Funds, which allowed me to spend several periods there. Project management is my second nature and I always aim to reach the deadlines by efficient management of time and money. I have a positive and resilient attitude, even when encountering problems or when things go haywire. As an example, I went to live in Germany without speaking a word of German. The passion and drive for biomedical research, led me on a path of adventure and knowledge. Learning a new language was part of it.

I’m able to work independently, setting my own goals, designing and interpreting experiments. Innovation and creativity help me solve technical problems efficiently, even when I have to develop new methodologies. As an example, when I was a researcher at Yale Cardiovascular Research Center I developed new techniques in order to optimize our group results. I’m also a good collaborator. I served as a liaison from my laboratory in Yale Cardiovascular Research Center to several collaborating labs in Yale and in other institutions. I made several trips from Yale to Boston University, where I obtained key samples for the project. I’m still in contact with all the persons I have met on the other side of the ocean, and cherish all the connections I made. This research work resulted in three publications, one as a co- first author. These were published in prestigious journals of the field and have been cited over 30 times in other researchers’ studies. My most recent publication from this group was just approved for publishing in January 2019. Part of the work that I did in 2010 is still innovative to be published in one of the most prominent journals of the field.

In July 2021, I was nominated Young Science Writer of the Year by the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW).

I understand the importance of writing and wording, not only in written form to peers but also to deliver valuable information to the consumer. As an example, I was honored to receive the Vienna and the European Science Slam award. My way of communicating science to a lay audience, testifies my creativity, enthusiasm and ability to communicate science effectively. I am able to distill complex scientific ideas for a broad audience in a way that is both informative and entertaining. I am an excellent communicator with a passion for efficiency and optimisation.

In my profile, you can find links to all my publications, and also to the video of one of the Science Slams I’ve performed. There’s no better way of evaluating my work then to read and watch me talking about my previous research.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Consulting
Writing
Data science & analysis
Research

Writing White paper, Grant proposal, Journal article, Review article, News article, Regulatory documents, Clinical trial documents, Educational content

Data science & analysis Complex data analysis

Research Internet research, Evidence-based answers, Secondary data compilation, Literature search

Work Experience

Researcher

BioSciPons

May 2016 - Present

Researcher (Team Leader): cardiovascular oncological cell biology

Max F. Perutz Laboratories

2011 - 2016

Researcher

Yale University, Cardiovascular Center

February 2010 - February 2011

Associate Researcher: cardiovascular cell biology

Yale University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

2010 - 2011

Early Researcher, Molecular Biology & Cardiology

Center Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Charité Medical University, Berlin, Germany

February 2006 - June 2009

Northeast Ohio Medical University

2006 - 2009

Associate Researcher, Neurology

Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, Minho University, Braga, Portugal

January 2004 - January 2006

Education

PhD

Northeast Ohio Medical and Pharmacy University

February 2004 - June 2009

Certifications

Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Chakraborty R, Saddouk FZ, Carrao AC, Krause DS, Greif DM, Martin KA(2019). Promoters to Study Vascular Smooth Muscle . Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology.

Ding M, Carrão AC, Wagner RJ, Xie Y, Jin Y, Rzucidlo EM, Yu J, Li W, Tellides G, Hwa J, et al.(2011). Vascular smooth muscle cell-derived adiponectin: a paracrine regulator of contractile phenotype . Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology.

Ding M, Xie Y, Wagner RJ, Jin Y, Carrao AC, Liu LS, Guzman AK, Powell RJ, Hwa J, Rzucidlo EM, et al.(2011). Adiponectin induces vascular smooth muscle cell differentiation via repression of mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 and FoxO4 . Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology.

Yun J, Rocic P, Pung YF, Belmadani S, Carrao AC, Ohanyan V, Chilian WM(2009). Redox-dependent mechanisms in coronary collateral growth: the "redox window" hypothesis . Antioxidants & redox signaling.

et al., Carrão AC, Chilian WM, Yun J, Kolz C, Rocic P, Lehmann K, van den Wijngaard JP, van Horssen P, Spaan JA, Ohanyan V(2009). Stimulation of coronary collateral growth by granulocyte stimulating factor: role of reactive oxygen species . Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology.

Looking for quality Scientific &amp;amp; Medical writing? Look no further! Expert: Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, MolecularBio

Researcher

BioSciPons

Researcher (Team Leader): cardiovascular oncological cell biology

Max F. Perutz Laboratories

Researcher

Yale University, Cardiovascular Center

Associate Researcher: cardiovascular cell biology

Yale University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

Early Researcher, Molecular Biology & Cardiology

Center Cardiovascular Research (CCR), Charité Medical University, Berlin, Germany

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Associate Researcher, Neurology

Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, Minho University, Braga, Portugal

PhD

Northeast Ohio Medical and Pharmacy University

Looking for quality Scientific & Medical writing? Look no further! Expert: Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, MolecularBio