DS Bridges 2026: Neurosciences Task Force
Supporting neuroscience research focused on diagnosis, intervention validation, assistive technologies, and public policy.
Program Highlights
- Three (3) months program
- R$ 9,500 fellowship support
- Mentorship, coaching, networking
DS Bridges 2026: Meet the Scholars
Clarissa Penha Farias
João Manuel Pimentel Seabra
João Manuel Pimentel Seabra
Ph.D. in Translational Neuroscience from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (PGNET), an M.Sc. in Biomedical Gerontology, and a specialization in Health and Sport Sciences from PUCRS. Her recent work as a postdoctoral researcher with the Neurobiology of Cognition and Memory Research Group at PUCRS focuses on the intersections of social support and extinction memory.
João Manuel Pimentel Seabra
João Manuel Pimentel Seabra
João Manuel Pimentel Seabra
João M P Seabra is a Software Architect and PhD candidate in Neurosciences at the Brain Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). As a researcher at the Neurodynamics Laboratory, his doctoral thesis focuses on the cutting-edge intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing, and Neuroinformatics.
Guidance, Expertise & Leadership
Scientific Committee
Providing scientific rigor, thought leadership, and expert guidance to help shape the quality and relevance of our programs and initiatives.
Dr. Martha Motta
Biologist and Scientific Program Leader;
Scientific Advisor & Research Program Manager at Dimensions Sciences
Dr. Isaia Nisoli
Associate Professor at UFRJ (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro)
Mentors
Experienced leaders who share their knowledge, perspectives, and personal journeys to inspire and support participants along their development paths.
Fatima Cardoso
Natural Resources and Value Chains Consultant at the World Bank
Dr Luis Fernando Correia
Physician and Health Administrator;
Health Correspondent @ Rádio CBNNews
Dr Mychael Lourenco
Mychael V. Lourenço is an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry Leopoldo de Meis (IBqM), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where he also serves as Deputy Director of Research. His work focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Coaches
Coaching professionals who help individuals unlock potential, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful goals through personalized guidance. Meet our coaches: https://dimensionssciences.org/leadership-coaching