Beatrice Panaite

Passionate about biomedical science. Enthusiastic about research and continuous learning. Highly motivated to advance professionally, demonstrating adaptability, quick learning skills, and the ability to overcome challenges

Academic Internship - Brain Mapping Unit - Brain Mapping Unit, Multidisciplinary Institute, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) - Madrid, Spain

(2025-11 - 2026-07)

Neurohistochemical and PET imaging evaluation of the effects of the NMDA antagonist Memantine on hippocampal damage and hypometabolism induced by animal models of status epilepticus

• Master's Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Luis García García

Academic Internship - Neurology Laboratory - Fundación Jiménez Díaz Research Institute - Madrid, Spain

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

Molecular and histological analysis of gene therapy treatment using the EMP2A gene in mice with Lafora disease. The study includes intracerebral and intravenous treatment in 3- and 6-month-old mice. This research project was the subject of my undergraduate thesis.

• Internship Supervisor: Dr. Marina Sánchez García

Extracurricular Internship - Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory - Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biotecmed, University of Valencia - Valencia, Spain

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

Study of neocortex formation and development in both embryonic and adult mice, aiming to identify factors influencing alterations in neural progenitor cells that give rise to neurons in the cortical layers. The research focuses on adhesion proteins such as Afadin and Cadherin, among others.

• Internship Supervisor: Dr. Cristina Gil Sanz

Volunteer Caregiver - Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) - Spain

Private Tutor, Primary, Secondary & High School - Private - Spain

(2018)

M.Sc. in Neuroscience - Neuroscience - Complutense University of Madrid (2025-09 - 2026-07)

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science - Biomedical Science - Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio de Madrid (2021-09 - 2025-06)