Purnima BR

Internship Trainee

India

Connect with Purnima BR to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Purnima BR to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Graduate in Psychology and Neuroscience | Research in Cognition and Brain Health
Education
- Amity University Jaipur
  2020 - 2023
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Applied Psychology
  Minor: Bioinformatics Dissertation: Exploratory Study of Behavioral Disinhibition & Personalities in Patients with Dementia: A Mixed Methods StudySubjects: Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Biological Basis of Behaviour, Research Methodology, Statistics in Psychology, Health Psychology, PERL Programming, Biological Databases, Python for Bioinformatics, Molecular Modelling & Drug Discovery
- The University of Sheffield
  2023 - 2024
  Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging
  Research Project: Exploring neural correlates of anxiety and apathy in subcortical regions using a novel fMRI paradigmModules: Neuroimaging I & II, Fundamentals of Cognition, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, Data Management & Visualization, Neuroanatomy, Research Project
Experience
- Saantvan Mental Health Services
  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020
  Internship Trainee
  Gained comprehensive knowledge of different areas of practice and research in Psychology: therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy & Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing; biological and psychosocial manifestations of disorders; Mental Health Act and regulations in practicing psychology; Learnt and administered psychometric assessments; presented research on the Psychology of Music, reviewing how the brain responds to Music, cognitive underpinnings and utility as a therapeutic tool. Show less
- Synapse NeuroCenter & Child Development Center
  May 2022 - Jul 2022
  Clinical Intern
  Observed and assisted in a multidisciplinary neurology care clinic that treats children with genetic conditions, with a primary focus on neuromuscular diseases – such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy & Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. Worked alongside a team of Paediatric Neurologists and Healthcare providers in addressing medical and clinical issues alongside facilitating psychosocial development and parent psychoeducation.Observed the administration of SPINRAZA – treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (June - August 2023) Show less
- Klarity
  Jun 2024 - now
  Medical Writer
  Creating educational content in the medical field and simplifying complex medical information. Demonstrated expertise in curating high-quality medical data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Consistently met deadlines with deliverables. Experienced in publishing blogs and curating visual and data-driven content on healthcare service trends. Sourced relevant and up-to-date medical information and research from bibliographic databases, such as PubMed
- Neuroverse Podcast
  Jun 2024 - now
  Content Writer & Social Media Manager
  Curating blog posts and social media content related to advancing research withinNeurosciences. Communicating scientific information to scientists, scienceenthusiasts, and public.
- National University of Singapore
  Sept 2024 - now
  Honorary Research Assistant
  Understanding epigenetic influences on mood disorders at the Academy of Healthy Longevity
Licenses & Certifications
- Clinical Neuroimaging
  Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford
  Oct 2023
- Behavioral & Cognitive Neurology
  National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
  Jul 2022
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
  MoCA Cognition
  Mar 2024
- Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research)
  Feb 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by Organization for Rare Diseases India
  Associated with Purnima BR
- Fundraising & Research Volunteer
  Issued by Alzheimer's Society on Jan 2024
  Associated with Purnima BR
- Volunteer
  Issued by Children's Project - University of Sheffield on Oct 2023
  Associated with Purnima BR