Silvia Pedroni

Experience

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  The University of Edinburgh

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2013

  - Continuation of my PhD work which led to the successful publication of our work as the first author- Worked on the role of complement inhibition and statins on the prevention of preterm labour resulting in 2 published peers reviewed articles- Presentation of my work at national or international conferences - Efficient troubleshooting of problematic experiments to optimise assays.- Design experiment that defines a problem, tests potential resolutions and implements a solution- Designed research projects for MSc students. mentoring, supervision, correction of their report and appraisal of the student Show less

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Tutor of the Ssc2a course for undergraduate medical students

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Imperial College London

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2018

  Postdoctoral Research Associate

  -Expert in the field of reproductive health, ageing, obesity, inflammation and metabolism-Efficient, creative and innovative problem-solving of theoretical and technical questions -Leader of the Postdoctoral Committee and Imperial Post-doctoral Representative responsible for managing fundraising and all aspect of event supply -Delivered research with budget through effective cost and supplier management-Experience in managing and supervising research technician and PhD students-Experience presenting data to large audiences -Teaching experience Show less

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  School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King’s College London

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Senior Operation Officer (Research)

  - grant application and management of research funding- creating and establishing processes for smooth day to day activity within the School- maintain positive relationships with funders and companies- line management of operation officers- the organisation of symposia and scientific meetings- support for any research-related activities within the School, including REF2021

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  King's College London

  May 2019 - now

  • Management of all operations of the School and the Centre including strategic planning of the activities and identifying opportunities for growth and investment, include HR, research and grant applications, space and technical planning and logistics, internal communications, and inductions. • Financial Management of School annual budget, budget setting, handling core strategic funds and allocation. Including establishing a viable business case and ensuring long-term financial sustainability to support the School's mid-long term research strategy.• Part of the School Leadership Team, responsible for the decision-making process of school-wide activities, including education, post-graduate research, equality, diversity and inclusion, international and dissemination and engagement activities. • Lead for Innovation and Partnership for SCMMS: identification and engagement of novel commercial partners, including negotiation of contracts and sponsored research agreements.• Development of large and multi-institutional grant applications, including large partnership awards, PhD programmes, programme grants and fellowships. • Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement, e.g. fundraising, public engagement, Heads of Schools, NHS Trusts etc. Show less

  • School Manager (Head of Operation) - School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences

    Apr 2022 - now

  • BHF Centre Research Manager

    May 2019 - now