Lénia Amaral

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Hey there, I'm Lénia Amaral!

Scientist by Day, Plant Enthusiast by Heart, Foodie by Passion, and Traveler by Soul

Welcome to my academic corner, where I'll take you through my scientific journey, discoveries, and a sneak peek into my intellectual interests. Let's dive into the world of academia and beyond!

Cognitive Neuroscientist.

My primary focus lies in the field of neuroscience, which encompasses a wide range of intriguing areas like neuroimaging, neurocognition, neuromodulation, neuropsychology, and neuroplasticity. This diverse interest not only guides my academic pursuits but also motivates me to contribute meaningfully to the constantly evolving landscape of neuroscientific research.

  • Degree: PhD
  • City: Washington DC, USA
  • Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Location: Georgetown University

Facts

My academic journey is underscored by a series of accomplishments that highlight my dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering scientific engagement.

Publications

Citations

H-Index

Awards

Skills

In addition to my research accomplishments, I have developed a varied set of skills that have enhanced my ability to contribute effectively in a variety of scientific disciplines.

fMRI 100%
EEG 70%
TMS 70%
tDCS 100%
Matlab 90%
Conn Toolbox 80%
SPM 90%
CoSMoMVPA 100%
The Decoding Toolbox 70%

Resume

I started my academic journey at the University of Minho in Portugal, earning both my bachelor's and master's degrees. Later, I became a research assistant at the University of Coimbra, where I decided to pursue my PhD. And now, I'm a postdoc at Georgetown University in the USA. Join me as I continue to explore the world of neuroscience!

Education

PhD in Neuropsychology

2017 - 2022
"Uncovering the interaction between hands and tools: are these categories dissociable"

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Faculty advisor: Dr. Jorge Almeida. Co-advisor: Dr. Fredrik Bergström.

Master's in Psychology

2012 - 2014
"Volumetric analysis of cortical and subcortical regions in congenital deafness"

School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Faculty advisor: Dr. Óscar Gonçalves. Co-advisor: Dr. Jorge Almeida.

BA in Psychological Sciences

2009 - 2012

School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral researcher

2022 - Present

Postdoctoral researcher at the SAMP Lab under supervision of Dr. Ella Striem-Amit. Georgetown University Medical Center. Washington DC, USA

PhD fellow

2017 - 2022

PhD fellow under supervision of Dr. Jorge Almeida and Dr. Fredrik Bergström. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra. Portugal

Research assistant

2015 - 20217

Research assistant at the Cognitive and Behavioral Center for Research and Intervention (CINEICC), under supervision of Dr. Jorge Almeida and Dr. Mário Simões. Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Coimbra. Portugal

Portfolio

  • All
  • Publications
  • Scientific Meetings
  • Science Outreach

Human Brain Mapping - 2023

Publication

SfN Meeting - 2024

Scientific Meeting

Scientific Reports - 2023

Publication

GeroScience - 2023

Publication

International APPE-SEPEX Meeting - 2022

Scientific Meeting

Cortex - 2022

Publication

Soapbox Science Lisbon - 2021

Science Outreach

15th Annual meeting of the Portuguese Association for Experimental Psychology - 2021

Scientific Meeting

Cortex - 2021

Publication

Cartas com Ciência - 2021

Science Outreach

FENS Virtual Forum - 2020

Scientific Meeting

90 segundos de ciência - 2020

Science Outreach

PubhD Coimbra - 2019

Science Outreach

European Researchers' Night - 2019

Science Outreach

Workshop on Concepts, Actions, and Objects - Functional and Neural Perspectives - 2018

Scientific Meeting

Cognitive Neuropsychology - 2018

Publication

Journal of Experimental Psychology - 2018

Publication

Cortex - 2017

Publication

2nd International Brain Conference - 2017

Scientific Meeting

European Journal of Neuroscience - 2016

Publication

Revista Portuguesa de Psicologia - 2015

Publication

Contact

Location:

Georgetown University Medical Center

Department of Neuroscience

4000 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 USA

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