Natalia N. Lapinskaya

Natalia N. Lapinskaya has a diverse work experience in the field of clinical effectiveness, decision science, auditory processing in schizophrenia, cognitive function assessment, market research, and neuroimaging. Natalia N. is currently a Senior Program Associate III at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), where they previously held the position of Program Associate II. Natalia N. has also worked as a Faculty Assistant Researcher at the University of Maryland, conducting investigations on auditory processing in schizophrenia using magnetoencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). During their time at McMaster University, they served as a Graduate Student Researcher, focusing on the development of neuroimaging tools for the assessment of cognitive function in comatose patients. Natalia N. also worked as a Teaching Assistant during this period. Natalia gained valuable experience as a Market Research Consultant at Industry Link, where they supported biomedical startups with commercialization strategies and market research. Additionally, they have held positions at the University of Maryland and the University of Toronto, contributing to various research projects as a Faculty Research Assistant, Magnetoencephalography Lab Manager, and Research Fellow. Throughout their career, Natalia has demonstrated strong research skills, data analysis expertise, and effective communication abilities.

Natalia N. Lapinskaya completed their Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto in 2013. After that, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience at McMaster University, beginning in 2016 and completing it in 2018. In addition to their formal education, Natalia obtained a certification in Mini-MBA from the Graduate Management Consulting Association in March 2017.