Bernardo MacIel

Bernardo Maciel is a Course Coordinator for Computational Neuroscience at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, overseeing approximately 100 students in the 3rd Year Bachelor's course since October 2023. As a PhD Candidate at the Center for Neurogenomics & Cognitive Research, Bernardo focuses on imaging-genetics and the impact of genetic variation on brain function and structure. Previous experience includes research assistant roles at Amsterdam UMC, where Bernardo contributed to projects on the relationship between MRI and cellular properties, as well as neuroimaging analyses related to Parkinson's disease. Bernardo holds a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and a postgraduate degree in Bioethics from the University of Lisbon, with additional education from the University of Twente.