Natalie D'Silva, PhD
Natalie D'Silva manages career and professional development programs for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Scripps Research. Prior to Scripps Research, Natalie led initiatives at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Brown University, and McMaster University, where she designed professional development programs, mentored early-career scientists, and fostered an inclusive environment for domestic and international scholars. She has worked with groups like the American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) to shape career readiness tools and strategies that prepare graduate students and postdocs for diverse career paths. Natalie has a PhD in Biology-Electrophysiology from McMaster University and postdoctoral research experience in cardiovascular biology and neuroscience at Brown University and Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
