I give keynote lectures, participate in panel discussions, act as a consultant or conflict mediator and facilitate science-based workshops on resilience, agency, emotional intelligence and non-violent communication as well as burn-out prevention using artistic methods.
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I am a multidisciplinary scientist and cultural professional, with roots in performance art, specialized in Complexity and Systems Neuroscience, inventing immersive experiences merging science and art. As ReMO Ambassador and the founder of Soapbox Science Lisbon, We and Climate Circle and Salon Luminosa, I am an empathic advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Wellbeing in academia and beyond
After more than 15 years of working in different disciplines, in eleven institutes, across five countries (Austria, Singapore, USA, Japan, Portugal) - as a female scientist and first generation academic - I am strongly aware of the struggles and challenges one faces to progress in a scientific career.
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I observed and experienced how our academic research culture impacts not only the wellbeing of individual researchers but also the dynamics within research teams and the success of a research institute retaining and sustaining excellence in science. I started to study the available research on this subject, confirming that there are recognized crucial issues in the academic system that need targeted action urgently.
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On this blog I will share my opinions and actions to inspire and encourage individual, institutional and organizational change regarding diversity, equity and wellbeing in academia.
