Rita Ramalhete

Experience

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  Hospital Pulido Valente

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Pharmacist trainee

  Assisted in different areas of the Hospital Pharmacy, such as:- Outpatients- Special drug distribution systems (blood products and psychotropics)- Cytotoxics

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  Farmácia J. Ribeiro

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Pharmacist trainee
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  Egas Moniz School of Health & Science

  May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Senior Microbiology Technician

  Worked as a Senior Microbiology Technician at the Applied Microbiology Laboratory- Conducted QC of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, toiletries and environmental samples according to European and International Standards- Carried out stock and document management and participated in the development and implementation of SOPs according to International Standard ISO 17025- Supervised undergraduate students research projects

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  UCL

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant

  Worked as a Research Assistant at the Research Department of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science (former IOMS) alongside Research Scientists and Orthopaedic Surgeons.- Developed a project that aimed to eliminate or prevent Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI). By using Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) or innovative antimicrobial coatings, we showed a decrease in bacterial burden at the site of implant without damage to the host cells. Worked mostly with pathogens responsible for nosocomial infections, implant-related biofilms and occasionally with mammalian tissue and cells.- Supervised BSc and MSc students in their research projects- Teaching Assistant in Introduction to Engineering and Biology for BSc Medical Sciences Show less

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  Various locations in Central London

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  Pharmacist

  Including working as a Clinical assessor for the COVID-19 National vaccination programme

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  Boots UK

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Pharmacist

  Worked as a Responsible Pharmacist (RP) in a bustling Central London Pharmacy delivering key patient care and services. Services provided included:- Vaccinations- Travel clinic- Prescription dispensing/checking- Urgent Care- New Medicines Service (NMS)

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  Birkbeck, University of London

  Jan 2021 - now

  PhD student at the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB)Working towards a better understanding of the cell to cell interactions in microbial communities via the Type VI secretion systemhttps://www.brianholab.com/ Laboratory Teaching assistant for BSc, MSc and MRes modules:- Microbes and Antimicrobials- Medical Bacteriology- Molecular Biology- Practical skills for Biosciences- Evolution and Genetics- Cellular Microbiology

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2024
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  Microbiology Society

  Jan 2023 - now

  Committee member - Shadowing scheme

  First-hand experience on the activities and decision-making processes of key governing groups of the Microbiology Society. Currently shadowing two committees:- Building Communities committee which is responsible for driving content themes for events, journals, Microbiology Today- Publishing panel which is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the operational aspects of the journals programme

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  The Non-Conformist Scientist

  Mar 2023 - now

  Co-Host of the Podcast "She has a PhD" and Project Manager

  The Non-Conformist Scientist (NCS) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to provide career development tools to scientists.The podcast "She Has a PhD” amplifies the voices of remarkable women leaders in science offering them a platform to share their experiences and expertise