Alinda Fernandes

Alinda Fernandes, PhD has a diverse work experience in the fields of business development, research, and academia. Alinda currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Business Development at AviadoBio since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Manager, Business Development at the same company from July 2021 to March 2023. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Scientist at AviadoBio from November 2020 to July 2021.

In terms of their research background, Alinda has worked as a Visiting Researcher at King's College London since September 2020. Alinda was also a LifeArc/AUTM Fellow at LifeArc from August 2020 to December 2021. Before that, they served as an Intern at UCL Business Ltd from July 2020 to September 2020.

Alinda has also contributed to various projects related to dementia research. Alinda worked as a Covid 19 Project Manager - Voluntary Secondment at the UK Dementia Research Institute @ Imperial College London from April 2020 to August 2020. In this role, they coordinated and managed the design and delivery of interactive communication-based projects for persons with dementia during the pandemic. Alinda collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including Alzheimer's Society, Helix Centre, and Imperial College London.

Prior to their current positions, Alinda served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the UK Dementia Research Institute @ King's College London from May 2016 to August 2020. In this role, they were involved in a drug discovery project for neurodegenerative diseases and gene therapies for treating ALS/FTD. Alinda also contributed their research skills to collate data and prepare reports and presentations.

In addition to their research work, Alinda has had teaching responsibilities as a Lecturer at King's College London, Keele University, and the University of Chester from 2016 to 2020. Alinda has also been involved in public engagement roles with various charities and communities from 2013 to 2018.

Before their research and teaching roles, Alinda served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Chair of the Keele Postdoctoral Network at Keele University from February 2013 to April 2016. In this position, they primarily focused on developing cell and gene-based therapies and collaborated with clinicians, academics, and small biotech companies. Alinda also managed laboratory operations and published research papers.

Alinda's earliest work experience was at King's College London, where they worked as a Longitudinal Research Study Coordinator and STEM/Aspire Student Ambassador from September 2006 to December 2012. In these roles, they coordinated research studies, conducted telephone interviews, and managed participant samples. Alinda also organized workshops and events for students and performed administrative duties.

Overall, Alinda Fernandes, PhD has a strong background in research, business development, and teaching. Alinda'sexperience spans both academic and industry settings, and they have made significant contributions to the field of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia research.

Alinda Fernandes, PhD, holds a Bachelor's degree in Medical Biochemistry from King's College London. Alinda later pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the same institution, specializing in Molecular Biology/Genetics. In addition to their formal education, Alinda has obtained certifications in "Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice" and "Take a More Creative Approach to Problem-Solving" from LinkedIn in April 2020.