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Tecla Mafa

Princeton,NJ

Summary

Confident Research Intern with background in Neuroscience and Epigenetics. Effective collaborator with great critical analysis and time management skills. Prioritises Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Focused on interdisciplinary studies in neuroscience research and indigenous epistemologies, creating a space for previously marginalised and excluded voices in the medical field and healing practices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Intern

Talk2U
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted research and compiled data on the psychosocial needs of young migrants for a more holistic approach to treatment
  • Designed psychological interventions for young migrants experiencing mental health and psychosocial issues
  • Created a cultural adaptation process for digital interventions and a DEI strategy at the company.

Independent Research

Princeton University
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify key areas for further research on the epigenetic mechanisms that affect spatial memory in the adult hippocampus in response to acute early life stressors.
  • Constructed a model from my findings potentially connecting neuronal activity in the hippocampus and the HPA axis and the epigenetic mechanisms that mediate early life stress response and memory.

Co-director

Africa Summit at Princeton
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Organised conferences and panels, creating space for African leaders to highlight the importance of African epistemologies and collaborative for global impact
  • Received awards ($15,000) to invite renowned author Akwaeke Emezi to speak at Princeton University in Fall 2022 on their art focused on indigenous ontologies, healing and the embodiment of black spirituality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
05.2024

Skills

  • Research Proposals
  • Report Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Data Synthesis and Analysis
  • Digital Research Tools
  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • Coding: Matlab, R, Java

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Independent Research

Princeton University
08.2022 - 05.2023

Research Intern

Talk2U
06.2022 - 07.2023

Co-director

Africa Summit at Princeton
01.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience

Princeton University

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