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Siv Vingill

Siv Vingill

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Head of Programme at Medical Research Council

  • Education

    • MPI of Experimental Medicine

      2012 - 2016
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Neuroscience

      Studying neurodegeneration and neuronal development.

    • International Max-Planck Research School

      2010 - 2011
      Master of Science (MS) Neuroscience

      A comprehensive Master's degree covering all areas of neuroscience including research training in different diciplines in the campuses of Göttingen.

    • University of Oslo (UiO)

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor's degree Molecular Biology

      Activities and Societies: Students’ Committee of Biomolecular Sciences

  • Experience

    • Clarion Hotel

      Aug 2007 - Sept 2010
      Receptionist

      During my undergraduate studies I worked as a receptionist at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania, where I provided excellent customer service, problem solving and group booking oversight.

    • Max Planck Institute of Experimental Medicine

      Apr 2012 - May 2016
      PhD student

      My work as a PhD student at the MPI of Experimental Medicine centers around the characterization of a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Using behavioral assays, cell culture, biochemistry and microscopy I aim to identify the dysfunctional pathways underlying the motor phenotype of the animal.

    • MPI of Experimental Medicine

      May 2012 - May 2013
      PhD representative

      Elected student representative of the MPI of Experimental Medicine PhD community. Responsible for organizing PhD retreat and coordinating science-related events.

    • Neurizons 2013

      May 2012 - May 2013
      Co-organizer

      Neurizons is a biannual neuroscience conference organized by the students of the International Max Planck Research School for Neuroscience in Göttingen.This conference aims to provide a platform for scientific exchange between senior neuroscientists and young researchers from all over the world to discuss their research and form networks.

    • International Max Planck Research School of Neurosciences

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
      PhD representative

      Elected student representative of the IMPRS Neurosciences to the student council of GGNB.

    • The University of Göttingen

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
      PhD representative

      Elected representative for the twelve doctoral programs in the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), providing input to the GGNB executive board.

    • University of Oxford

      Jul 2016 - Feb 2020
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      My work in the Wade-Martins lab consisted of investigating mechanisms underlying Parkinson's Disease. Using human iPS cell lines differentiated into dopamine neurons we wanted to understand how alpha-synuclein propagation and aggregation differs between patients and healthy individuals.

    • Medical Research Council

      Mar 2020 - now

      • Head of Programme, Medical Research Council

        Oct 2023 - now

      • Programme Manager

        Mar 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FELASA category B

      University Medical Center Göttingen

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Siv Vingill
      GGNB Excellence Stipend Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences Jan 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Science tutor

      Issued by Norges Røde Kors on Jan 2007
      Norges Røde KorsAssociated with Siv Vingill

    • Volunteer organizer "Beautiful Mind"

      Issued by Pint of Science on Dec 2018
      Pint of ScienceAssociated with Siv Vingill