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PhD Candidate in Neuropsychiatry and Science Communication at Queen's University

Profile Summary

I am a proficient, energetic and detail-oriented doctoral-level researcher with expertise in the fields of neuroscience, psychedelic science, mental health, ecological momentary assessment and science communication. I have led 5 successful clinical research investigations, published over 10 peer-reviewed scientific publications, a successful Master of Science dissertation, and several science journalism pieces as a freelance writing consultant for Content Avenue and The Conversation Canada. I have a position on the Psychedelic Science Advisory Committee at Queen's University and a strong foundation in teaching/tutoring colleagues and undergraduate students in academic/grant writing, principles of cellular neuroscience and communication science to the general public. I am also the creator and lead of the podcast series 'Think Twice,' where we break down complex neuroscience topics in the media in a manner that is accessible and digestible to the lay audience. I'm always looking forward to new projects and helping others achieve the highest degree of excellence in their written works.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuropsychology
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Systems Neuroscience
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ IRB Applications
• ☆ Clinical Trial Design
• ☆ Preventive Medicine
• ☆ E-Health & Telemedicine
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Eating Disorders
• ☆ Bipolar Disorder
• ☆ Depression
• ☆ Psychiatry
• ☆ Neuropsychiatry
• ☆ Addiction Psychiatry
• ☆ Psychopharmacology
• ☆ Health Education

Services

• Writing
• Research

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study

Work Experience

PhD Researcher and Research Associate

International Society for Bipolar Disorders

June 2022 - Present

Advisory Board Consultant on Psychedelic Science

Dimensions Health Research Collaborative

April 2022 - Present

Founder / Research Consultant

Think Twice Podcast

January 2022 - Present

Teaching Assistant and Peer Tutor

Queen's University

January 2019 - Present

Freelance Science Writer

Content Avenue

September 2021 - September 2023

Graduate Research Assistant

The Sexuality and Gender Lab, Queen's University

March 2022 - March 2023

Academic Support Research Assistant

The Stroman Lab

September 2018 - September 2019

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Queen's University

September 2021 - Present

Master of Science

Queen's University

April 2020 - August 2021

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Queen's University

September 2016 - April 2020

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Elena Koning, Alexandra McDonald, Alexander Bambokian, Fabiano A. Gomes, Jacob Vorstman, Michael Berk, Jennifer Fabe, Roger S. McIntyre, Roumen Milev, Rodrigo B. Mansur, et al. (2023). The concept of “metabolic jet lag” in the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder: implications for research and clinical care . CNS Spectrums.

Elena Koning, Jocelyn M. Powers, Gabriela Ioachim, Patrick W. Stroman (2023). A Comparison of Functional Connectivity in the Human Brainstem and Spinal Cord Associated with Noxious and Innocuous Thermal Stimulation Identified by Means of Functional MRI . Brain Sciences.

Elena Koning, Jocelyn Powers, Gabriela Ioachim, Patrick W. Stroman (2023). A Comparison of Functional Connectivity in the Human Brainstem and Spinal Cord Associated with Noxious and Innocuous Thermal Stimulation Identified by Means of Functional MRI . Brain Sciences.

Elena Koning, Elisa Brietzke (2023). Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy as a Potential Treatment for Eating Disorders: a Narrative Review of Preliminary Evidence . Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.

Elena Koning, Jacob Vorstman, Roger S. McIntyre, Elisa Brietzke (2022). Characterizing eating behavioral phenotypes in mood disorders: a narrative review . Psychological Medicine.