Alexandra Bernardo
About Alexandra Bernardo
Alexandra Bernardo is a biologist with extensive experience in research and laboratory management, currently working at The National Institutes of Health since 2020. She has held various roles at institutions such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Puerto Rico, focusing on environmental neuroscience and biomedical research.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Alexandra Bernardo has been employed as a Biologist at the National Institutes of Health since 2020. In this role, she is involved in various research projects and ensures compliance with established specifications for materials and reagents used in laboratory settings. Her work contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge and public health initiatives.
Previous Experience at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Prior to her current position, Alexandra Bernardo worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for a total of six years. She served as a Senior Research Associate from 2015 to 2020 and as a Laboratory Manager from 2011 to 2012. Earlier, she held the position of Research Assistant II from 2004 to 2006. In these roles, she managed laboratory operations and contributed to various research initiatives.
Experience at University of Puerto Rico
Alexandra Bernardo has extensive experience at the University of Puerto Rico. She worked as the Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Coordinator from 2013 to 2015 and as the Puerto Rico Center for Environmental Neuroscience (PRCEN) Coordinator from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Manager/Scientist in the Institute of Neurobiology from 2009 to 2011. Her responsibilities included training staff and managing scientific projects.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Bernardo earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. She then pursued a Master of Science in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt University, graduating in 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in biological research and laboratory management.
Research and Publications
Alexandra Bernardo has authored publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals. Her research utilizes core techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), cell-culture procedures, and DNA purification. She regularly applies principles from FDA guidance documents and regulations, including 21 CFR Part 211, in her research work.