Andreia V. Pinho, PhD

Experience

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  PRBB (Barcelona Biomedical Research Park)

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Medical Researcher - PhD Student
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  CNIO

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2011

  Medical Researcher - PhD Student

  -Fellow of the Portuguese graduate program GABBA and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.- Developed a research project focused on understanding the mechanisms of pancreatic cell differentiation involved in pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.- Published two first-author manuscripts (Gut, Cell Cycle) and delivered presentations in national and international oncology conferences.

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  Garvan Institute of Medical Research

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2018

  - Successfully led the development of pre-clinical oncology research projects that demonstrated the oncogenic role of novel genes, found to be altered in pancreatic cancer patient genomes through next-generation sequencing technology. - Independently managed all the scientific, financial and administrative aspects of the projects.- Authored 19 publications in high impact factor medical journals (5x Nature, Nature Comms, Gut, Gastroenterology, Cancer Research, Cell Reports, ...). - Delivered presentations in international (AACR, EACR) and national scientific conferences (Lorne Cancer, Sydney Cancer Conference, ASMR, ...). Show less

  • Senior Research Officer

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Early Career Fellow - Cancer Institute NSW

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Postdoctoral Research Officer

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
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  St. Vincent's Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2017

  Conjoint Lecturer

  - Tutor for the Cancer Sciences Course at the School of Medical Sciences, UNSW. - Supervisor of international Master’s students (University of Heidelberg, Germany and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium), Honours student - Class I (School of Medical Sciences, UNSW) and undergraduate students (University of Leiden, Holland; School of Medical Sciences, UNSW and University of Sydney). - Examiner for the UNSW Medicine Independent Learning Project (ILP) program and for the Honours degree of the School of Medical Sciences, UNSW. Show less

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  Macquarie University

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

  Medical Research: - Currently investigating mechanisms of response and resistance of melanoma and glioblastoma to immune and targeted therapies. - Member of the cross-functional team Melanoma Institute Australia, responsible for the development of practice-changing clinical trials in melanoma. - Led the establishment of a novel Glioblastoma immunotherapy research theme within the Precision Cancer Therapy Research group.Medical Education:- As co-convenor of the PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program was responsible for liaising with internal and external partners to develop the unit's content.- As lecturer and tutor for multiple units of the Bachelor of Clinical Science and Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences), designed and delivered educational activities in the areas of Oncology, Immunology, Genomics and Molecular Biology. Show less

  • Honorary Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Apr 2018 - Dec 2020
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  Garvan Institute of Medical Research

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Project Manager, Centre for Population Genomics

  • Responsible for planning, tracking and ensuring the successful delivery of genomic medicine projects, while monitoring adherence to timelines, budget and contractual obligations.• Led the Centre’s flagship project, the Australian Genetic Diversity Database, the largest genomics project in Australia.• Identified, established and managed the relationships with stakeholders within varying spheres of influence, including academic, medical and industry partners.• Independently prepared for and lead the facilitation of meetings and workshops to communicate project requirements, champion cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the completion of project milestones in alignment with set goals. Show less

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  Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Project Manager, Centre for Population Genomics
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  Thermo Fisher Scientific

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Medical Science Liaison, Clinical NGS and Oncology, EMEA Medical Affairs