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Maria Canal Corretger is a Lecturer at the University of Manchester, within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. She serves as the Programme Director for the MSci Neuroscience and the Masters Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience & Psychology degrees. Maria obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master's degree in Experimental Pharmacy from the University of Barcelona, followed by a PhD, which earned her the European Recognition award for her thesis. Her PhD research was conducted in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg, focusing on the long-lasting effects of early light experience on the behavior of rodents. After a brief period in the pharmaceutical industry as Assistant R&D Director, she returned to academia in 2004 to pursue research. In 2006, she was awarded a prestigious RCUK Fellowship that allowed her to establish her own research group. Her research primarily investigates the development of the circadian system, specifically the molecular mechanisms and consequences of postnatal light exposure on future health and well-being. Maria's work has significant implications for neonatal care, particularly concerning the effects of environmental light on preterm infants in intensive care units. She actively participates in various research and academic activities, contributing to the fields of neuroscience and mental health.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Lecturer in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, focusing on Neuroscience and its applications.
Pharmaceutical Industry • N/A
Worked on research and development of pharmaceutical products.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.