Niels Ntamati Rwaka

Competent scientist with decade long expertise in preclinical neurology and psychiatry,
seeking novel growth opportunities within Medical Affairs.
Across 3 laboratories in Italy and Switzerland, I have led and collaborated in 8 research
projects on the neurobiology of chronic pain and addiction, discussed findings at Swiss
and international neuroscience conferences, and co-authored 10 peer-reviewed articles.
In addition to a solid academic contacts across Italy and Switzerland, I have an already established network with HCPs in Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern (Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiology).

Postdoctoral research assistant (Universität Bern, 2017 – 2023)
◦ analysis of pain-related neuronal and behavioral dynamics
◦ supervised students and colleagues
◦ co-wrote 4 articles

Doctoral researcher (Université de Genève, 2013 – 2017)
◦ optogenetic characterization of the brain reward circuitry
◦ engaged in multiple projects and co-authored 3 articles
and one review

Research intern (SISSA, Trieste, Italy,  2011 – 2013)
◦ molecular and cellular investigations in a rodent model of
migraine
◦ collaborated in the publication of 2 articles

PhD in Neuroscience (Université de Genève, 2017)
“Mapping VTA Neural Circuits: Periaqueductal Inputs and
Mesohippocampal Outputs”

MSc in Neuroscience (Università di Trieste, 2013)
“Expression of the B-type Natriuretic Peptide and its Receptor in
the Mouse Trigeminal Ganglion”
 

BSc in Biotechnology (Università di Trieste, 2010)
“Phenotypical and functional characteristics of umbilical
cord-derived human stem cells: in vitro and in vivo studies”