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Mariana Nascimento

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Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate | Scientific Communication, Genomics & Cross-Functional Project Coordination

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for roles combining scientific knowledge with communication, coordination, and problem-solving in interdisciplinary environments. I am particularly interested in scientific publishing, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and translating complex technical information into clear, actionable outcomes. I thrive in collaborative, international, and analytical environments.

Biomedical Sciences PhD Candidate with 10 years of experience working across genomics, infectious diseases, and interdisciplinary scientific collaborations. Experienced in translating complex scientific and technical information into clear, structured insights for diverse audiences.

Background spanning research, applied genomics, stakeholder engagement, scientific communication, training, and project coordination across academic and industry-facing environments. Skilled in analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and management of complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities.

Particular interests include scientific publishing and communication, project and stakeholder coordination, Medical Affairs, and supporting the effective translation of scientific innovation into practical and impactful applications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Scientist (PhD)

Institut für Virologie, Freie Universität Berlin

Sep 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 1 month)

Coordinated interdisciplinary genomics projects in infectious diseases, translating complex datasets into actionable insights and supporting decision-making across multiple collaborations. Experienced in analytical problem-solving, stakeholder communication, scientific writing, and cross-functional project coordination in international research environments.

NGS Python 3 Data Analysis Scientific Communications Scientific Writing Problem Solving Stakeholder Engagement Project Coordination Cross Functional Collaboration Scientific Data Interpretation Presentation Skills Research Analysis Workflow Optimization Critical Thinking Technical Documentation Genomics Molecular Biology

Research Technician

BioISI Genomics

Mar 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Supported delivery of genomics projects across academic and industry collaborations, aligning technical workflows with stakeholder needs and project objectives. Experience spanning project coordination, scientific communication, training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of sequencing technologies in applied and multidisciplinary environments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Freie Universität Berlin

Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Virology

2020 - 2026

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Activities and societies: Co-organizer of the IMPRS-IDI Science, Ethics and Politics Day (2023) and Career Day (2024). Responsibilities included event planning, logistics, speaker recruitment and coordination, moderation of panels and discussions, stakeholder engagement, and support of interdisciplinary scientific communication and networking activities.

PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences focused on Molecular Virology, genomics, and infectious diseases. Research combined long- and short-read sequencing, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to study viral evolution and diversity. Experience in project coordination, scientific communication, and translation of complex datasets into actionable insights.

Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa

Master of Science, Microbiology

2015 - 2017

Grade: 18 out of 20 points

Activities and societies: Laboratory-based research project investigating bacteriophage-host interactions and bacterial genomics. Participation in scientific presentations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and training activities involving microbiology, sequencing technologies, and data analysis.

MSc in Microbiology focused on bacteriophage biology, bacterial genomics, and host-pathogen interactions. Research combined microbiology, genomics, and sequencing approaches to investigate bacteriophage adaptation and evolution, strengthening skills in analytical problem-solving, experimental design, and scientific communication.

Universidade de Lisboa

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology and Genetics

2012 - 2015

Grade: 15 out of 20 points

Activities and societies: Participation in laboratory classes, group projects, and scientific presentations across multiple areas of biology. Involvement in practical training activities focused on experimental design, data interpretation, teamwork, and scientific communication.

BSc in Biology with broad training across molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and cell biology. Developed foundational scientific, analytical, and laboratory skills through coursework, practical training, and research-oriented activities.