Juliana Bezerra, MSc, PhD

Experience

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  Universidade Federal de Alfenas

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2011

  Research Assistant

  Assist in the Neuroscience/Neuroendocrine laboratory;Animal husbandry;Conduct experiments;Analyze data;Write manuscripts;Scientific poster presentations;Oral presentations at lab journal club.

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  Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto / USP

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2018

  Researcher

  MSc and PhDWhole-body physiology, neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, metabolism, molecular biology, and genetic techniques;Project Management;Scientific Peer-Review;Science Communication; Teaching;Mentoring;Education Advocacy; Science Advocacy;Student Leadership; Meeting Planning; Outreach Events;Speaker in several national and international conferences.

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  University of Bristol

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Associate Researcher

  • Coordination of heme-oxygenase 1 (HO-1) small-hairpin RNA (shRNA)-carrying lentiviral vector construction and production;• Responsible for the design, performance and data analysis of cell culture experiments;• Expertise in molecular biology techniques included in the shRNA-carrying lentiviral vector procedures and qPCR;• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols;• Prepare and present data in lab meeting.

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  Psicolog

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Principal Lecturer

  Responsible for the coordination and teaching of the following courses:• Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Basic Concepts I;• Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Basic Concepts II;• Neural Development;• Anatomy and Physiology of the Limbic System;• Central Nervous System Function.The courses were a part of the Neuropsychology Graduate Program offered by the PSICOLOG institute, each class accommodated up to 20 clinical psychologists professionals. My performance was evaluated as "excellent" by 100% of the 2016 and 2017 classes. Show less

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  University of Nebraska Medical Center

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Research Scholar

  • Independent conception, planning, and writing of the research proposal including budget and timelines - project management;• Scientific and financial development coordination of the research project entitled "Dehydration-induced Carbon Monoxide generation: participation of ROS, redox signaling, and the Nrf2-Are pathway";• Mentored 1st year Ph.D. candidate and undergraduate students;• Prepared and presented scientific lectures for senior scientists, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and graduate students. Show less

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  Wayne State University

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Coordinate and develop scientific research projects in the neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, and neuroinflammation fields demonstrated by more than 5 abstracts published in international conferences;• Interpret and communicate complex scientific information in lab meetings, international research conferences, and online worldwide meetings demonstrated by the invitation to speak in 3 national and international conferences;• Extensive knowledge and analysis of relevant scientific and clinical literature demonstrated by 3 published peer-reviewed article and 2 others in the submission process;• Build and maintain a successful relationship with thought opinion leaders (TOLs) from diverse institutions (NYU, YALE, Harvard, and University of Michigan) demonstrated by grant submissions in partnership with given institutions;• Invited peer-review at EMBO and Endocrinology Journals;• Excellent leadership skills demonstrated by the mentorship of awarded undergraduate students - American Diabetes Association (ADA) and National Science Foundation (NSF);• Experience in train and manage lab personnel;• Strong grant writing skills demonstrated by being an awardee fellowship and awarded mentees;• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols;• Experience in regulatory processes and guidelines from DEA-US, LARA-MI/USA, IACUC and other institutional regulatory committees with insurance of standards and compliance are maintained;• General neuroscience laboratory procedures experience performing mice surgical procedures, molecular biology techniques, microscopy;• Liaison bringing updated scientific information for the lab and department personnel by organizing a bi-weekly journal to communicate and discuss novel scientific publications;• Teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate-level as an invited speaker at "Neural Signaling in Health and Disease" Biology course;• Member of Wayne State University Postdoctoral Association (WSU-PDA). Show less

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  Novartis Oncology

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Medical Science Liaison
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  Kite Pharma

  Mar 2022 - now

  3-month stretch assignment to support 2L LBCL CAR-T cell therapy pre-launch strategy and plan of action execution in Singapore

  • Sr Medical Scientist

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Medical Affairs Manager

    Dec 2023 - Feb 2025

  • Medical Affairs Manager - Secondment

    Mar 2024 - May 2024

  • Medical Scientist Associate

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2023