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ERICA BRUSA

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  • Looking For: assistant research scientist, clinical research assistant

  • Occupation: Life, Physical, and Social science

  • Degree: Master's Degree

  • Career Level: Entry Level

  • Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French

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Highlights:Publication: (2019) Psychosis of Alzheimer's disease: neuropsychological and neuroimaging longitudinal study. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/gps.5183

Skills:neuroscience, Psychology, Statistics, Project Management, Clinical, Research

Goal:I am dedicated to research for innovative solutions, personalised healthcare, and effective, creative solutions for the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients. I am currently seeking opportunities to join a dynamic work environment to inspire, educate and learn in order to work in projects which provide effective solutions, services and excellent client/patient satisfaction.

Membership:Graduate member of The British Psychological Society Granted Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) | 2017

Certification:Good Clinical Practice Training (non-CTIMP) Issued by Kings Health Partners | 2016

Honor:Won Scientific Poster Competition at Bangor University


Experiences:

Scientific Writer / Editor 11/2020 - current
Upwork, , Netherlands
Freelance scientific writer/editor
Awarded Rising Talent profile badge. Current clients include a private clinic for which I provide case management reports.--
Electroencephalography Lab Research Intern 02/2019 - 09/2019
Maastricht University, Maastricht , Netherlands
Industry: Neuropsychology
Research internship with 160+ hours of project management, recruitment, student training, data collection/analysis and scientific write-up. Received a grade of 9.5/10 for my work.
• Wrote two manuscripts/SOP for EEG setup and laboratory protocol. • Trained and managed two students learning EEG setup. • Project managed and carried out 160+ hours of behavioural/EEG testing, planning and data collection. • Recruited, scheduled, corresponded and obtained informed consent of 54 participants. • Built rapport and co-operated with instrumentation lab and EEG cap manufacturer for troubleshooting. • Supervised EEG cap cleaning and identified novel methods to optimise safe and efficient cleaning. • Demonstrated adaptability/flexibility to resolve unforeseen obstacles/challenges • Managed independent learning and administrative duties. • Collected, reviewed and managed study documentation and ensured updated licenses (submitted formal requests to update study protocols when necessary). • Data entry/management/review/analysis and archiving at study close • Scheduled lab and equipment availability--
Clinical and Research Apprenticeship 04/2017 - 04/2018
Sapienza University (Umberto I Hospital), Rome, Italy
Industry: Neurology and Psychiatry
Full-Time Polyclinic work experience comprising of both clinical responsibilities in the Memory Clinic and clinical research responsibilities. Collaborated and published a longitudinal study in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
• Administered Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) and batteries of neuropsychological tests (autonomously and under supervision). • Evaluated neurological and neurodegenerative diseases during clinical appointments (500+ appointments). • Accompanied patients to MRI sessions, organized collection of images (including conversion for analysis). • Managed and carried out data entry to create online research database. • Collaborated on analysis and write-up of aforementioned database for publication in a peer-reviewed journal resulting in successful co-authorship in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. • Revised, proof-read and recommended edits for articles and manuscripts on request by medical staff. • Independently supported three to four neurologists by coordinating and efficiently administering MMSE screening during busy ambulatory hours.--
University Ambassador 10/2013 - 03/2015
Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
University promotion to prospective students and parents.
• Promoted and marketed university to prospective students and parents. • Corresponded with 200+ students to act as main reference point for information, advice and support. • Provided group/individual tours and performed administrative duties on request of Admissions office.--
Human Resources Intern 07/2013 - 08/2013
AVSI, Nairobi, Kenya
Full - time Human Resources intern.
• Autonomously designed and managed competency-profiling project, including liaising and coordinating interviews with 25 staff. • Conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis and wrote an elaborate report for Senior HR Operations Manager including suggested solutions for staff solutions identified during interviews.--
Research Assistant 10/2013 - 03/2015
Bangor University, Bangor , United Kingdom
Industry: Psychology
Assisted in PhD research.
• Laboratory for Advanced Marketing Psychology (LAMP) – Assisted in conducting of PhD research study. Created research stimuli, trained and tested participants. Attended coding tutorials. • Vision Lab - Attended and supported research meetings.--

Education:

Bangor University 09/2012 - 07/2015
Bangor, , United Kingdom
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Psychology Honours
Thesis: A behavioural analysis of the dynamics of landmarks in spatial working memory (Grade: First Class) Relevant Modules: Brain and Mind, Research Methods and Statistics, Clinical and Health Psychology, Psychobiology, Cognition and Perception, Learning and Language, Biological Foundations of Memory


Kings College London 09/2015 - 09/2016
London, , United Kingdom
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Clinical Neuroscience
Thesis: Effects of sensory deprivation via whisker trimming on social cognition: a behavioural analysis (Grade: High 2.1) Relevant Modules: The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease, Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurology in Clinical Practice, Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience
Maastricht University 09/2018 - 09/2020
Maastricht, , Netherlands
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Neuropsychology
Thesis: Implicit learning of metrical and non-metrical auditory rhythms (Grade: 8.5/10) Relevant modules: Brain Damage, Ageing, Attention & Arousal, Behavioural Disorders, Practical Cognitive Skills, Practical Training Neuropsychological Assessment, Internship (Grade: 9.5/10)

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