Dr. Lucia Talamini

Professor

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Biography

Lucia Talamini is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory, particularly in relation to sleep and cognitive disorders. She earned her master's degree in Biology from Leiden University in 1991, focusing on Medical Biology and Neurobiology. Talamini completed her PhD in 2000 at the University of Groningen, where she developed an animal model linking medial temporal lobe (MTL) development to the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Her research includes investigating the relationship between MTL structure and function through neural network modeling. After a brief stint in pharmaceutical R&D at Johnson & Johnson, she returned to academia, where she has published extensively on topics related to memory and sleep, including the role of neural mechanisms in memory consolidation and emotional regulation. Talamini's research employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing modern imaging techniques and computational modeling to explore how sleep affects memory processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Focus on the neurobiological mechanisms of memory and sleep.

Team Leader Cognitive Specialist

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical R&D • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Led a team specializing in cognition within schizophrenia drug discovery.

Awards

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VIDI Grant

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.