- silvia.devidania@universidadeuropea.es
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport - Madrid
Associate Professor
Dra. Silvia de Vidania Ballesteros
- Biomedicine and Health
- Sciences
Silvia de Vidania is a professor and researcher in the Department of Physiotherapy.
She holds a degree in Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specializing in Neurobiology. She completed her doctoral thesis on neuroprotective mechanisms in Alzheimer's disease at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and later shifted her professional career towards a more teaching-focused role.
She currently teaches the courses "Cellular and Tissue Biology" and "Structure and Function of the Human Body" in both Spanish and English, while continuing her research activities. She is a member of the ESBIDA research group, where she studies the role of microRNAs in patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
Academic background
PhD in Molecular Biosciences
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- 2015-2019
Master in Neurosciences
- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
- 2011-2012
Degree in Biology
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- 2004-2010
Professional experience
Degrees
Publications
Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease: Constitutive Upregulation of Neuroglobin Prevents the Initiation of Alzheimer’s Pathology
For the first time, the neuroprotective role of neuroglobin in Alzheimer's disease by preserving neuronal architecture is demonstrated.
Differential susceptibility to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on working memory, empathy, and perceived stress: The role of cortisol and resilience
This study reveals the role of the diurnal pattern of cortisol in predicting the emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a potential biomarker for the identification of at-risk groups following public health crises.
Research projects
Effect of CFTR-modulating drugs on fitness, lung function, ionotest and miRNAs in cystic fibrosis
Study of lung function, peak oxygen consumption and sweat chlorine concentration (ionotest) in paediatric cystic fibrosis patients under drug treatment.