Bárbara Frensch Vanderlinde
Amsterdam,Netherlands
Summary
My current research applies network-based modeling approaches to diffusion MRI data in Alzheimer’s disease. I am particularly interested in how AI methods can enhance the identification of network-level biomarkers and improve the translational applications of these findings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Research intern
VU University Medical Center Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Brazil
2026.02 - Current
- Building diffusion similarity networks and applying graph theory to investigate how gray matter is differentially affected by pathological tau and amyloid beta depositions in Alzheimer’s disease
- Preprocessed diffusion MRI (dMRI) data in a UNIX-based computing environment
- Performed tractography analyses using FSL and MRtrix
Research Assistant
Deep Sleep Technologies
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2025.06 - 2025.11
- Assisted in investigating the effects of neurostimulation on deep sleep enhancement.
- Prepared EEG and sleep wearable devices for research purposes.
- Supported data collection and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Floor manager
Firma Stroop
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2023.01 - 2025.09
- Coordinating logistics and assigning tasks in a fast-paced environment
Education
Master - Neurosciences
Vrije University
Netherlands 2025.09 -
Bachelor - Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands 2022.09 - 2025.07
Bachelor - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Brazil 2020.01 - 2022.01
Skills
Programming and Computing
UNIX/Linux (HPC – Luna server), Shell scripting, Python, R
Neuroimaging Tools
FSL, MRtrix, diffusion MRI preprocessing pipelines
Statistical and Network Analysis
Network-Based Statistic (NBS), Bayesian statistics (JASP and SPSS)
CONTACT
Portuguese
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Volunteering
Rotaract Club | 2017–2024
- Developed leadership and communication skills as vice-president of the club
- Led a project to assist older adults in non-governmental nursing homes and helped renovate an underserved public school in the countryside of Brazil, helping improve quality of life and learning conditions for local students
Timeline
Research intern
VU University Medical Center Amsterdam
2026.02 - Current
Master - Neurosciences
Vrije University
2025.09 -
Research Assistant
Deep Sleep Technologies
2025.06 - 2025.11
Floor manager
Firma Stroop
2023.01 - 2025.09
Bachelor - Psychology
University of Amsterdam
2022.09 - 2025.07
Bachelor - Psychology
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
2020.01 - 2022.01