Keira Pereira, PhD
About Keira Pereira, PhD
Keira Pereira, PhD, is a UX Researcher currently employed at BenchSci in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has a background in biology and has held various roles in educational project management and content specialization at Top Hat, as well as a postdoctoral fellowship at the University Health Network.
Current Role at BenchSci
Keira Pereira currently serves as a UX Researcher at BenchSci, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research methodologies and data analysis. Her work contributes to the development of tools that assist researchers in the life sciences sector, ensuring that the products meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Top Hat
Prior to her current role, Pereira worked at Top Hat in various capacities. She was an Educational Project Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she managed educational initiatives. Before that, she served as a Biology Content Specialist for nine months in 2018, focusing on creating educational content. She also held the position of Senior Educational Project Manager for ten months from 2021 to 2022, further solidifying her expertise in educational project management.
Academic Background
Keira Pereira earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biology from the University of Waterloo, studying from 2003 to 2008. She later pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of Toronto, where she was a candidate from 2008 to 2016. This extensive academic background in biology and research underpins her professional expertise.
Research Fellowship Experience
Before joining Top Hat, Pereira worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University Health Network from 2017 to 2018. During her time at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, she engaged in advanced research projects, contributing to the field of cancer research and further developing her research skills.