Anita Spasova
About Anita Spasova
Anita Spasova is a Senior Research Associate with extensive experience in preclinical in-vitro neuroscience research. She has worked at various institutions, including BridgeBio, Neurona Therapeutics, and UCSF Memory and Aging Center, contributing to studies on neurological disorders.
Current Role at BridgeBio
Anita Spasova serves as a Senior Research Associate at BridgeBio, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the discovery team, focusing on in-vitro neuroscience research. Her work involves utilizing her extensive experience in preclinical in-vitro research to advance the understanding of neurological disorders.
Previous Experience at Neurona Therapeutics
Anita Spasova worked at Neurona Therapeutics as a Research Associate II from 2018 to 2019 for seven months. During her time there, she was involved in various research initiatives aimed at understanding neurological conditions. Prior to this, she held the position of Research Associate I at the same organization from 2016 to 2018 for two years.
Background in Neuroscience Research
Anita Spasova has a diverse background in neuroscience research, having worked at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. She spent two years in the Grinberg Lab from 2014 to 2016, focusing on Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, she contributed to research on Parkinson's disease and addiction models for one month in 2016 in the Whistler Lab.
Educational Qualifications
Anita Spasova studied Biology and Physiology, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from San Francisco State University. She also completed an Introduction to Python course at Stanford University, enhancing her technical skills relevant to her research work.
Research Experience at Other Institutions
In addition to her roles at BridgeBio and Neurona Therapeutics, Anita Spasova has worked as a Neuroscience Researcher at Neuralink for five months in 2019. She also gained experience as a Psychophysiology Intern in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF in 2015, where she focused on emotion, health, and psychophysiology.