
Viridiana Cerbantez
@viridianacerbantez
Clinical research and preclinical neurobiology specialist with ICH-GCP training; published research on prolactin and social-sexual behavior.
What I'm looking for
At Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN, I led an independent preclinical CNS research project from protocol design through data analysis and dissemination. I analyzed behavioral outcomes and ELISA biomarkers, maintained traceable study documentation, and presented findings at the International Society of Addiction Research (ISAR) 2023 conference.
At Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, I managed a neuroendocrinology research project from study design through publication. My work included RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry, and resulted in a peer-reviewed paper on prolactin, olfactory bulb cells, and behavioral exploration in female mice.
Through a Spanish-language science communication project, I translated scientific literature into accessible educational content and delivered neuroscience workshops and public lectures. The project’s Facebook community reached more than 12,000 followers.
I’m interested in applying my scientific rigor, documentation skills, and research coordination experience in clinical research, clinical trial support, pharmacovigilance, or medical/scientific communication within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Monitor real-time operations, documenting and escalating incidents through standardized processes to ensure complete traceability.
Manage compliance documentation, including the preparation of transport manifests (Carta Porte) in accordance with Mexican tax authority requirements.
Lead the design and implementation of a standardized monitoring logbook to track key performance indicators and ma
Evaluated AI-generated scientific and general-domain content for accuracy, reasoning quality, and adherence to predefined evaluation criteria.
Contributed to RLHF projects by identifying response errors and inconsistencies and ranking model outputs according to standardized quality rubrics.
Helped develop evaluation rubrics to improve consistency and reproducibility across assessment tasks.
Graduate Researcher — Doctoral Level (Neuropharmacology)
Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Led an independent preclinical CNS research project, managing the full study lifecycle from protocol design and experimental planning through study execution, data analysis, documentation, and dissemination of results.
Analyzed quantitative behavioral outcomes related to anxiety, social interaction, and memory, alongside biochemical biomarkers (ELISA), integrating multiple data sources to suppor
Science Communication Project
Freelance
Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years)
Co-founded and led a Spanish-language science communication project focused on making biology, neuroscience, and life sciences accessible to non-specialist audiences.
Translated complex scientific literature into accurate and accessible educational content across digital platforms.
Built and managed an organic social media community, reaching more than 12,000 followers on Facebook.
Delivered
M.Sc. Research Project — Neuroendocrinology
Aug 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years)
Managed a neuroendocrinology research project from study design through experimental execution, data analysis, scientific reporting, and peer-reviewed publication.
Applied molecular and cellular techniques including RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC) for gene expression quantification and tissue-level analysis.
Analyzed and interpreted experimental data and communicated study findings thro
Acted as a technical liaison for researchers and laboratory managers, assessing scientific and operational needs and recommending appropriate laboratory equipment solutions.
Prepared technical proposals and quotations for projects ranging from individual laboratory setups to public procurement bids for universities and research institutions.
Undergraduate Research Intern
Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 (6 months)
Contributed to a preclinical Parkinson’s disease research project by standardizing and optimizing a Western Blot protocol to improve consistency and reproducibility.
Applied the standardized protocol to investigate the neuroprotective effects of BDNF through receptor detection and protein expression analysis.
Contributed to a behavioral neuroscience research project investigating the role of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor in motivation and reward-seeking behavior.
Used operant conditioning paradigms (Skinner boxes) to train animals and assess motivational behavior in preclinical models.
Assisted with stereotaxic procedures for targeted administration of a CB1 receptor antagonist into the nucleus accu
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Advanced Certification Course in Clinical Research, CDM and PV
Jun 2026
ProRelix Education
ICH GCP : Good Clinical Practice (Free)
Apr 2025
International Medical Writers Association (IMWA)
Medical Writing Skills for Beginners
Sep 2025 · Expired Sep 2026
Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN
PhD in Neuropharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (Degree not conferred)
2021 - 2024
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Master of Sciences, Neurobiology
2018 - 2020
Universidad de Guadalajara
Bachelor of Sciences, Biology
2012 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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