Joana Gonçalves-Ribeiro, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Email:
jgribeiro@medicina.ulisboa.pt
Research Keywords:
BDNF/TrkB-FL, astrocytes, major depressive depression, synaptic plasticity, cannabinoids
ORCID: 0000-0002-5194-6512
Joana focuses on the synaptic physiology and astrocyte–neuron communication to uncover mechanisms and pathways by which astrocytic CB1 receptors and adenosine signaling, modulate synaptic plasticity and depression-related behaviors.
Research
Skills
Proficiency in in vitro techniques (primary astrocytic cultures, HEK293 cell lines, radiolabeled assays, immunofluorescence, calcium imaging), in vivo techniques (rodent handling and welfare, behavioural tests, drug administration) and in ex vivo techniques (brain isolation and dissection, extracellular and dual patch-clamp electrophysiological recordings).
Education
January 2019 - May 2025
CAML PhD Program: NeurULisboa - Integrative Neurosciences
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon)
September 2016 - September 2018
September 2013 - September 2016
Master in Molecular Biology and Genetics
(Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon)
Bachelor in Biochemistry
(Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon)