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Cristina R. Reschke

Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences & Funded Investigator in the FutureNeuro Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr. Cristina R. Reschke is a Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and Funded Investigator within FutureNeuro Research Centre at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland. Her research focus on uncovering cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying epilepsy to allow for the development of novel and precise therapeutic approaches for disease-modification. She is particularly interested in understanding how the circadian rhythm disruption impacts the brain and epilepsy development. Her work has been recognized to date with over 10 early-career awards, including the Harinarayan Young Neuroscientist Award and Grass Young Investigator Award, respectively endowed by the International League Against Epilepsy and the American Epilepsy Society.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Lecturer, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • 2017–2020
    Research fellow, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • 2013–2017
    Postdoctoral fellow, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • 2006–2009
    Pharmacist, Hospital HCB & Unimed Hospital

Education

  • 2019 
    RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
  • 2016 
    RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership
  • 2013 
    Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), RS, Brazil, Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology)
  • 2010 
    Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), RS, Brazil, Master of Science (Pharmacology)
  • 2006 
    Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), RS, Brazil, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Hons 1:1 (Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biochemistry with emphasis in clinical and toxicological analysis)

Professional Memberships

  • ILAE - International League Against Epilepsy