Ivana MacHado
Senior Scientist @Entos Pharmaceuticals
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Scientist @Entos Pharmaceuticals
Edmonton, AB, CA
Currently, I am working on delivering effective genetic therapies (mainly LNP, lipid nanoparticles) to the central nervous system and the eye. Our team also focuses on liver, muscle, lung and adipose tissue.
EDUCATION
School of Chemical Sciences UNC
PhD Chemical Sciences, Neurosciences
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Clinical Biochemist (Bachelor degree), Chemistry
Unifesp - Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Pharmacology research , Neurobiology and Neurosciences
University of Alberta
Experimental procedures for animal work, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
ABOUT IVANA MACHADO
Dynamic and results-driven scientist with 15+ years of experience in preclinical research, scientific communication, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for deep expertise in Neuroscience and Immunology, with additional strengths in Ophthalmology, Microbiome, GI Inflammation, Metabolomics, and Endocrinology.Strategic Project LeadershipLed multidisciplinary teams of up to 15 members—including medical and academic internal and external stakeholders—to drive innovative research addressing unmet medical needs. Skilled in translating scientific knowledge into clinical impact.Scientific Communication & Thought Leader EngagementPresented cutting-edge research at international conferences and global meetings, demonstrating clarity, precision, and impact. Built and nurtured relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) across specialties including neurology, psychiatry, and ophthalmology.Collaborative Research & MentorshipPartnered with healthcare professionals and researchers on diverse projects spanning cognitive aging, neurodegeneration, immune modulation, and fertility. Mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students, including the University of Alberta Mentorship program.Training & Certifications- Clinical Trials Design & Interpretation – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health- Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) – NIDA Clinical Trials Network-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Novartis- Medical Science Liaison Training – MSL AllianceTechnical ProficienciesOptical Coherence Tomography, CT (computed tomography) scan, Spectral Instruments Imaging (IVIS), Fluorimetric assays, brain surgery & microinjection, ELISA, PCR, Western blot, 16S mRNA analysis, primary cell culture, confocal microscopy, behavioral paradigms.Multilingual CommunicatorFluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese —ready to engage across diverse regions and cultures.
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