Antonia Giles
About Antonia Giles
Antonia Giles is a research professional currently serving as an NIH/NIDA Postbac IRTA at The National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, Maryland. She has a background in neuroscience and has engaged in research focused on adolescent mental health.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Antonia Giles currently serves as an NIH/NIDA Postbac IRTA at the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, Maryland. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to research initiatives focused on adolescent mental health. In her role, she conducts research on the impact of stress on mood disorders in adolescent girls. This work is part of Project Teen Life, where she collaborates under the guidance of Dr. Caroline Oppenheimer, Ph.D.
Education and Academic Background
Antonia Giles completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Chemistry and Classical Civilization, from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, she attended Life Center Academy, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in a High School Enrichment program at Bucks County Community College from 2014 to 2016.
Research Experience
Antonia has gained significant research experience through various roles. She worked as a Student Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 for four months. Additionally, she volunteered at the Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation from 2018 to 2019 for four months and later served as a Student Researcher there in 2019 for three months. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in adolescent mental health research.
Previous Employment at Starbucks
Antonia Giles has worked at Starbucks in multiple capacities. She was employed as a Barista in 2021 for one month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2019, she held the same position for one month in Pittsburgh and for three months in Newtown, Pennsylvania. These roles provided her with customer service experience and skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Skills and Competencies
Antonia possesses a diverse skill set that includes Leadership, Event Planning, and Social Media Marketing. These skills enhance her ability to contribute effectively to research projects and collaborative efforts within her professional environment.