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VIDYA GANI WIJAYA

Medical Doctor
Cianjur,JB

Summary

A medical professional with a strong interest in neuroimaging and neuroscience, supported by broad research experience in neuroimaging and neurophysiology. Equipped with a solid academic background in cognitive neuroscience and hands-on expertise in advanced neuroimaging techniques. Skilled at working under pressure, with strengths in critical thinking, research, and communication in both English and Indonesia.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Medical Intern (Junior Doctor)

Pandan Arang Regional Hospital
Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia
9 2022 - 9 2023
  • Provided care in emergency departments and medical wards, managing patient treatment and care under supervision.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.

Research Assistant

Persahabatan and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospitals
Jakarta, Indonesia
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported research project on COPD, including patient sample collection, MMSE cognitive testing, and basic lab work; collecting more than 50% of complete sample within 3 months duration.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Yopi Simargi Sp. Rad (K)Tr. MARS (radiologist consultant)

Research Intern

Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted fMRI experiment (from proposal until paper publication) on neural correlates of altruistic behaviour within 6 months duration
  • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
  • Principal Investigator: Professor Motoaki Sugiura

Education

Master of Science - Neuroscience (dementia)

University College London
United Kingdom
09.2024 - 09.2024

Medical Doctor -

Atma Jaya University
Indonesia
09.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science -

Atma Jaya University
Indonesia
07.2015 - 01.2019

Skills

Bahasa Indonesia

English

fMRI

TMS

EEG

SPM

MATLAB

EEGLAB

Microbiology

Critical Thinking

Ability to Work Under Pressure

References

  • Anna Latorre, a.latorre@ucl.ac.uk, Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
  • Emilie Brotherhood, e.brotherhood@ucl.ac.uk, University College London, Dementia Research Centre, Institute of Neurology

Training

  • Conference for Young Researchers in Neuroscience, Sendai, Japan, 2019
  • Biannual Workshop of Institute Development Aging and Cancer (IDAC), Sendai, Japan, 2019
  • Workshop on Addiction Counselling and ASSIST, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2017

Relevantpublications

  • Why people hesitate to help: Neural correlates of the counter dynamics of altruistic helping and individual differences in daily helping tendencies., Wijaya, V. G., Oba K, Ishibashi R, Sugiura M., 2023, Front Psychol, 14, 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1080376, Conducted a preliminary study using Qualtrics with over than 800 participants., Designed 60 types of stimuli for the fMRI study using Prime 2.0 software., Processed and analysed fMRI data from NIfTI files to images using SPM and MATLAB.
  • The effect of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) toward Cognitive Function., Wijaya, VG, Wreksoatmodjo, BR., 2020, Conducted research using various search engines with a focus on cognitive and COVID-19-related terms.
  • Neural Correlates Predicting Lane-Keeping and Hazard Detection: An fMRI Study Featuring a Pedestrian-Rich Simulator Environment., 2022, 10.3389/fnhum.2022.754379, Helped with the data collection in the fMRI room, collected over than 20 participants within a month period.
  • Physicians' awareness and practice of home blood pressure measurement in Indonesia: Asia home blood pressure monitoring survey 2020., Turana, Y., Matsuashita, N., Salman, E., Soenarta, A. A., Wijaya, VG., 10.18051/UnivMed.2023.v42.182-194

Timeline

Master of Science - Neuroscience (dementia)

University College London
09.2024 - 09.2024

Research Assistant

Persahabatan and Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospitals
03.2022 - 08.2022

Medical Doctor -

Atma Jaya University
09.2019 - 01.2022

Research Intern

Tohoku University
03.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science -

Atma Jaya University
07.2015 - 01.2019

Medical Intern (Junior Doctor)

Pandan Arang Regional Hospital
9 2022 - 9 2023
VIDYA GANI WIJAYAMedical Doctor