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    Marco Baptista

    Chief Scientific Officer at Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

    Dr. Marco Baptista is a distinguished professional with extensive expertise in neuroscience. He holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from McMaster University, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neurosciences from Scripps Research, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Baptista has made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience through his roles at various esteemed organizations.

    Dr. Baptista's career includes pivotal positions at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, where he has served in progressively senior roles. Currently, he holds the prestigious position of Vice President, Research Programs at the foundation, showcasing his leadership and strategic capabilities.

    Prior to his role as Vice President, Dr. Baptista held roles such as Director, Senior Associate Director, and Associate Director within the Research Programs division at The Michael J. Fox Foundation. His dedication and commitment to advancing research in Parkinson's disease are evident through his contributions to the foundation.

    Before joining The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Dr. Baptista honed his scientific acumen at Merck, where he served as an Associate Principal Scientist and later as a Senior Scientist. His industry experience added a valuable perspective to his research-focused roles, further enriching his professional journey.

    Dr. Baptista's extensive academic background, coupled with his diverse roles in both research-focused non-profit organizations and the pharmaceutical industry, underlines his multifaceted expertise and commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease and neuroscience as a whole.

    Highlights

    Apr 28 · roi-nj.com
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    Baptista takes over as chief scientific officer at Christopher & Dana ...
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    Apr 25 · prnewswire.com
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    New Chief Scientific Officer Takes Helm at the Christopher & Dana ...

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    Experience

    Chief Scientific Officer at Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation (April 2022 - Present)
    - Vice President, Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (January 2020 - April 2022) - Director, Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (February 2016 - January 2020) - Senior Associate Director, Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (February 2014 - February 2016) - Associate Director, Research Programs at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (February 2012 - February 2014) - Associate Principal Scientist at Merck (April 2011 - December 2011) - Senior Scientist at Merck (2006 - April 2011)

    Education

    - Post-Doctoral Fellow, Neurosciences at Scripps Research (2001 - 2006) - Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McMaster University (1995 - 2001) - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) at University of Toronto - University College (1991 - 1995)

    Location

    New York, New York, United States