Maria Ferrara, MD
About Maria Ferrara, MD
Maria Ferrara, MD, is a Post Doctoral Associate at Yale University and an Assistant Professor at the University of Ferrara. She has an extensive educational background in medicine and psychiatry, with degrees from multiple institutions including the University of California, San Diego, and Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia.
Work at Yale University
Maria Ferrara has been serving as a Post Doctoral Associate at Yale University since 2017. In this role, she engages in advanced research and contributes to various projects within the institution. Her position allows her to collaborate with other researchers and participate in academic discussions that further the field of neuroscience.
Current Role at University of Ferrara
Since 2021, Maria Ferrara has held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. In this capacity, she is involved in teaching and mentoring students, as well as conducting research in her area of expertise. Her role at the university emphasizes her commitment to education and academic development.
Education and Expertise
Maria Ferrara has an extensive educational background in medicine and neuroscience. She completed her Laurea Specialistica in Medicina e Chirurgia at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia from 2001 to 2007. She further specialized in Psychiatry through a four-year program at the same university, finishing in 2012. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Neuropharmacology from the Neuroscience Education Institute during the same period.
Visiting Scholar Experience
Maria Ferrara was a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego, from 2011 to 2012. This experience allowed her to expand her research capabilities and gain insights into advanced neuroscience methodologies. Her time as a visiting scholar contributed to her professional development and enhanced her academic profile.
Postgraduate Studies in Addictive Disorders
In 2013, Maria Ferrara completed a Master program focused on pathological addictions at Istituto Beck. This program provided her with specialized knowledge and clinical intervention strategies related to addiction, further enriching her expertise in the field of psychiatry and neuroscience.