Silja McIlwrick

Silja McIlwrick, PhD, has extensive experience in neuroscience, clinical development, and education. Early career roles included a marketing intern at don Quijote Salamanca S.L. and various research positions, notably at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, where focus areas included gene-environment interactions and neuroendocrinology. Silja served as PhD spokesperson, advocating for student interests and organizing events. Experience in the corporate sector includes significant roles at Roche, leading global studies in personalized healthcare and neurology. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Brain and Cognitive Science from the University of Amsterdam, where coursework emphasized cognitive neuroscience and research methodologies, complemented by earlier studies in psychology and languages.