Marissa Ciesla Conner

Marissa Ciesla Conner, PhD, is a Senior Clinical Development Scientist at Linus Health, focusing on the development of scientific interventions for clinical settings. Prior experience includes roles as a Clinical Development Analyst and Neuroscientist at Linus Health, where scientific expertise in clinical product development and evidence-based brain health recommendations were provided. Previous positions also include Clinical Research Coordinator at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Florida State University, managing clinical trials and collaborative research efforts. With a strong foundation in neuroscience, Marissa served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida, investigating therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injuries. Additional teaching positions include Course Director for Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Hillsborough Community College. Marissa holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Florida, a Master’s degree in Aging and Neuroscience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida.