Ana Paula Prescivalli

With over 10 years of experience in research, my passion lies in advancing scientific understanding and translating complex findings into accessible insights for diverse audiences. I bring expertise in participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, ethics applications, and scientific writing. My work has included research on women’s reproductive health, mental health, and pharmacology. I also instructed students in health sciences courses, adapting materials for diverse learning environments and enhancing student engagement. In addition to managing data collection, I excel at producing publications, reports, data summaries, and presentations that effectively communicate research findings.

Research Assistant

Vigo Lab, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (2021–2024)

• Recruited participants for mental health studies.
• Supervised and mentored colleagues on recruitment processes and study protocols.
• Ensured study compliance with ethical standards.
• Prepared and submitted ethics applications, maintaining strict adherence to institutional regulations.
• Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings for grant proposals, reports, publications, and presentations.
• Created scientific posters, infographics, and presentations for both technical and lay audiences.
• Coordinated multi-site projects, performing and managing data collection for over 50,000 surveys and reporting across research teams.
• Assisted with data analysis and data storage management.

Teaching Assistant & Teaching Assistant Lead

Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University (2018-2020)

• Provided academic support for health sciences courses, including course content development and grading.
• Led and mentored teaching assistants, fostering an engaging and collaborative learning environment.
• Adapted course materials for online delivery, enhancing accessibility and student engagement.

Research Assistant

Maternal & Child Laboratory, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University (2018–2019)

• Conducted research on women's reproductive health, managing biological samples and lab data.
• Co-authored scientific manuscripts and prepared systematic literature reviews.
• Trained undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and data documentation.

Voluntary Research Assistant

 Viral Immunology Lab, Butantan Institute & Institute of Botany (Ibot), São Paulo, Brazil

• Conducted lab work on cellular biology to assist with ongoing team projects.
• Conducted lab work and fieldwork on biodiversity and ecological systems.
• Assisted in data collection and analysis for taxonomic studies on microalgae.

Education

• Master of Science, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
  Thesis: Chronic Inflammation and the Onset and Pace of Reproductive Maturation in Mayan Girls
  Research Areas: Immunology, Women's Reproductive Health, Growth & Development
  GPA: 3.92
• Bachelor and Licentiate in Biological Sciences, University of State of Bahia, Brazil
  Thesis: Evaluation of Delta Opioid Receptors (DORs) Responses to Acute and Chronic Stimulation in Order to Estimate Acquired Cell Tolerance
  Research Areas: Cell Signaling, Pharmacology, Opioids
  GPA: 4.03