by Marisa D. Silva
About Me
Hello, I am Marisa, a life-long learner expressing in many different ways. A healthcare professional in Clinical Laboratory Genetics. Biologist, researcher, teacher, expert advisor, and Science Communicator. These pages reflect all those different voices including my projects, publications, and communication initiatives.
They are also a means of sharing my knowledge and perspectives in a clear, simple language. I believe knowledge should be accessible to everyone. It is fundamental to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.
If this resonates with you, come and be part of my network, whether as a fellow scientist/communicator or simply as an interested and open learner.
Education
2015-2021
PhD
Instituto Superior Técnico
Universidade de Lisboa
PhD in Biotechnology and Biosciences
2011-2012
MSc
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
1990-1994
BSc
Faculdade de Ciências de Lisboa
Universidade de Lisboa
Masters in Molecular Genetics and Biomedicine
BSc in Biology
Publications, Animations, and other Initiatives
Over the years, I have participated in many projects from which resulted several publications. Additionally, I used informal ways of science communication, namely animations and social media initiatives.
You can find the most relevant ones below.
Main Projects
- Genetic Modulators of Cerebral Vasculopathy in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia (Research)
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- Molecular Investigation of Hemoglobinopathies
(Research & Health Monitoring)
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- Chromosome Abnormalities in Pathological Pregnancies
(Maternal-Fetal Health Monitoring)
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Animation series
- GenAnimated: A 3D animation series designed to increase genetics and its related "omics" literacy and awareness in society. The main goal was to educate people on what Genetics (and related "omics") is and how it may affect our lives and the lives of those around us.
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Social media initiatives
- SciRiddles: A LinkedIn initiative based on the concept of riddles to explain genetics terminology to the general public. Media carousels combined with sketchnotes reflect a mixed writing and visual aproach.
