Iria Carballo
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Catalan Limited working proficiency
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Galician Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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MSc in Secondary Education - Curso de Aptitud Pedagógica (CAP)
Universidad de OviedoJan, 2004- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Science Feedback
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France
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Editor
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May 2020 - Present
As a science editor at Health Feedback, I provide feedback to Internet users, editors, and journalists on scientific information to promote reliable scientific media content and transparency. - Analyze the scientific credibility of health-related information on influential online media - Write, edit and publish reviews and insight articles - Invite scientists to contribute to reviews As a science editor at Health Feedback, I provide feedback to Internet users, editors, and journalists on scientific information to promote reliable scientific media content and transparency. - Analyze the scientific credibility of health-related information on influential online media - Write, edit and publish reviews and insight articles - Invite scientists to contribute to reviews
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Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca
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Spain
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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2009 - 2019
In the Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, I studied the molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal death in Parkinson's disease using in vitro and in vivo models. A significant contribution was my research on the human neuronal pigment neuromelanin, which opens the door to groundbreaking therapeutic opportunities. - Lead research projects - Coordinate international teams and projects - Write research grants and scientific articles in high-impact journals - Supervise students - Communicate findings, within academia and to the general public Show less
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Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
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Germany
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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PhD student
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2004 - 2009
In the Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, I investigated the molecular genetics of Parkinson’s disease. In 2009, I was awarded my Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of Tübingen, for my work on the Parkinson's disease-causative gene LRRK2. - Lead and carry out the LRRK2 project - Participate in 2 collaborative projects - Write 1 scientific paper and contribute to other 2 - Supervise 1 medical student - Communicate results in 2 international congresses In the Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, I investigated the molecular genetics of Parkinson’s disease. In 2009, I was awarded my Ph.D. in Neurosciences from the University of Tübingen, for my work on the Parkinson's disease-causative gene LRRK2. - Lead and carry out the LRRK2 project - Participate in 2 collaborative projects - Write 1 scientific paper and contribute to other 2 - Supervise 1 medical student - Communicate results in 2 international congresses
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Education
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University of Tübingen
PhD, Neurosciences -
Universidad de Oviedo
MSc, Neurobiology and Neurosciences -
Universidad de Oviedo
Licentiate degree, Biology