Ana Oliveira

• Investigated the role of DNA methylation in cognition in young and aged mice. Published the findings in a high impact journal; • Implemented mouse behavior experiments in the laboratory: set up several mouse behavior tests; • Supervised the research projects of Ph.D. and B.Sc. students; • Wrote peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and collaborated in the writing of manuscripts and competitive grant

• Investigated the role of histone acetyltransferases in long-term memory formation. Clarified the role of the hippocampus in novel object recognition memory; • Managed several research projects that culminated in four first-author peer-reviewed publications; • Established the novel object recognition test in the laboratory and was responsible for the maintenance and characterization of genetically modified mice colonies; • Supervised B.Sc. students;

• Collaborated in the validation of Group I metabotropic glutamate receptors antagonists as therapeutic targets for psychiatric disorders; • Performed pharmacological and behavioral experiments; • Collaborated in the writing of a peer-reviewed manuscript.