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Hire Dr. Monica R.

Spain

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PhD Candidate in Neuroscience | Specialist in Sports Physiology | Clinical Psychology & Preventive Health | R & SPSS

Profile Summary

I am currently pursuing a doctoral research program at the University, delving into the multidisciplinary connections between neuroscience, clinical psychology, and sports physiology. With a comprehensive academic background spanning sports sciences, clinical psychology, and neuroscience, my research focuses on integrating interdisciplinary perspectives to advance understanding in these complex fields. Holding a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and a Master in Scientific Research, I have developed strong methodological skills and research capabilities. With published contributions in peer-reviewed psychiatric journals, I bring a methodical approach to scientific investigation and data analysis. Proficient in advanced statistical tools (SPSS, R, Python) and scientific writing, with demonstrated expertise in neuroscience, clinical psychology, sports physiology, preventive health research, statistical analysis and multilingual scientific communication. My research strengths include precise data interpretation, interdisciplinary research methodologies, comprehensive scientific writing, rigorous analytical approaches. Multilingual capabilities: Spanish (native), Portuguese, English, French.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Exercise & Fitness
• ★ Stress Management
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Neural Networks
• ☆ Physical Fitness
• ☆ Athletic Training & Coaching
• ☆ Personal Training
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Anxiety Disorders
• ☆ Depression
• ☆ Health Education

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing

Work Experience

Phd student

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte

October 2018 - Present

Education

Estudiante de doctorado, Phd student

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte

October 2019 - Present

PhD

Université Catholique de Louvain - Belgium

September 2019 - June 2021

Master oficial en investigación científica

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte

September 2017 - July 2018

Master en Formación de Profesorado de Secundaria y FP

Universidad Internacional de Valencia

September 2016 - July 2017

Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte

September 2012 - June 2016

Certifications

• Professional Researcher Certification

  Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM

  January 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Coussement, C., de Vega, M.R. and Heeren, A. (2020) The impact of anodal tDCS on the attentional networks as a function of trait anxiety and depressive symptoms: A preregistered double-blind sham-controlled experiment, Clinical neuropsychiatry. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8629077/ .