Amanda Green

Amanda Green is a professional who excels in bridging the gap between universities and industry partners, facilitating collaborations from start-ups to large corporations. She plays a crucial role in establishing connections between academic labs and members of Communitech to enhance research and development, identify promising graduate student talent, and access research funding. With a firm scientific background and a keen interest in exploring emerging technologies, Amanda's expertise lies in neuroscience, mobile health, and the application of technology to elevate patient health standards within the biotech and medtech sectors.

Amanda's academic journey is enriched with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology/Neuroscience from Dalhousie University, a Master's degree in Neuroscience from The University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with Honours in Psychology from Queen's University. Her educational qualifications have provided her with a strong foundation to navigate the complex realms of academia and industry.

Professionally, Amanda has held significant roles at various esteemed organizations. Currently, she serves as a pivotal figure in Academic Connections and Research Funding at Communitech, where she fosters strategic partnerships and secures funding opportunities. Prior to this, she contributed as the Government Grants and Funding Advisor at Communitech and was instrumental in driving business development initiatives as a Business Development Specialist at Mitacs. Additionally, Amanda has enriched her experience by taking on roles such as an Educational Development Fellow in Pain Medicine Curriculum at McMaster University, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at McMaster University, and contributing to Data Analysis and Survey Design in Educational Tools at Dalhousie University.