Dr. M. Emerald, B.Sc., M. Sc., Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, and Dr. Sci. in Brain Research and Behavioral Neuroscience, boasts over 16 years of experience in laboratory science and over 25 years in applied science, technologies, and professional business.
Throughout her career, Dr. M. Emerald has utilized various research techniques, including:
- Cellular electrophysiology: intracellular recording, both in vitro and in vivo, in neuronal cultures and brain slices, investigating neuronal networks, regulation of neuronal functions, and neuroplasticity under healthy and pathological conditions.
- Extracellular recordings from single neuronal fibers, pools of neurons, multi-cell, and multi-unit setups, for behavioral experiments, antidromic and orthodromic activation, electrocardiography (EKG), electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potentials (EPs), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
- Patch clamp recording: whole cell, inside-out, outside-out, and single-patch configurations, along with voltage clamp and current clamp recordings, iontophoresis, and local drug application.
- Various histological techniques utilizing fluorescent markers and antibodies, including fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, cryostat microtomy, staining, and mounting.
- Imaging and microscopy techniques, such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and confocal microscopy for the three-dimensional reconstruction of neuronal tissues.
- Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience: researching brain areas and processes responsible for animal/human activity, as well as the brain’s control of thought, language, problem-solving, and memory.
Dr. M. Emerald serves as a Consulting Editor of the International Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience (Europe), an Invited Guest Editor for the Journal of Integrative Neuroscience (JIN), and a recognized reviewer for MDPI Journals on Personalized Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Microbiology, Environmental Research, and Public Health (Basel, Switzerland). She was also nominated for the Nest Great Impossible Challenge by Sigma-Aldrich and serves as a Science and Business Adviser and Member of the Board of Directors for biotechnology and business start-up companies.
In her 25 years of work in applied science and the business sector, Dr. M. Emerald has seamlessly integrated her scientific expertise with business endeavors. She has developed numerous unique natural products, including novel Phyto-bioactive complexes, natural nano-delivery systems targeting dermatological agents, skincare and cosmetic bio-actives, and specialty ingredients for various industries. Dr. M. Emerald is a sought-after speaker, educator, and invited author, having published manuscripts, book chapters, and books with renowned science publishers such as Springer Verlag, Elsevier, IGI Global, ACS, AAP Apple Academic Press, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, NOVA Science Publishers, and others.
As a scientific adviser, Dr. M. Emerald actively supports and sponsors research projects on the therapeutic properties and applications of natural plant-derived and marine compounds for the neurodegenerative diseases and other pathologies.
Her professional affiliations included the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS), the Scientific Association Dedicated to Excellence in Analytical Methods (AOAC), the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA), the American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Botanical Council (ABC), and the International Natural Product Science Taskforce (INPST). Dr. M. Emerald has also been invited to join the Judging and Mentorship program at the Mass Challenge Alumni Awards USA and International. In 2012, she was recognized as one of the 1% worldwide professionals most viewed on LinkedIn.
Mila Emerald, Ph.D., Dr. Sc., Founder & CEO at PHYTOCEUTICALS International ™ & NOVOTEK Global Solutions ™, Ph.D. in Cellular Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Dr. Science in Neurosciences, expert in novel biopharmaceuticals, formulation and development of natural Nano delivery systems loaded with plant and marine derived ingredients and nutritional PHYTO-Bioactive ™ complexes, as well as a unique Biopharmaceuticals for novel Nanomedicine, Nutrition, Food Industry, Agriculture and Skincare. She is a long-time supporter and member of: American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS), Invited Member of the AOCS Smouse Award Selection Committee for graduate students, Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCS), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Natural Health Products Research Society of Canada (NHPRS), Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds (ASFFB), International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce (INPST), Editorial Board Member for the Functional Food Science Journal (Texas, USA), MedicoPharmaceutica Journal, invited member of the Judging Committees for Mass Challenge Global & USA, etc. She is an editor and author for the number of International Journals (including Medicinal Plants, Functional Foods, Nanotechnology, etc.), as well as mentor, lecturer, consultant, scientific/business adviser and member of the Board for several International business and research organizations. Dr. Mila Emerald is invited speaker for International Meetings on Nanotechnology and drugs Delivery, Natural products, Functional Foods and Phytopharmaceuticals. She has published variety of manuscripts, as well as Chapters in many Books and working on publishing own books in collaboration with reputable and well-known international publishers, such as: Springer Verlag, Elsevier, IGI Global, ACS, Nova Science Publishers (USA), AAP Apple Academic Press, CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, Functional Foods Science Center (USA). She is also invited reviewer for: BioMed Research International (Medical Biology and Nanomedicine), MDPI Journal of Clinical Medicine, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, and Bentham Science Publisher Ambassador for Canada, and has number of popular publications on the Research Gate and Academia sites. Dr. M. Emerald is presently focused on the research and business, as well as consulting and mentoring on professional applications for natural compounds which can potentially be used in prevention and maintenance of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in different industries, as well as in beauty products and specialty formulations. She is one of the winners of “Next Great Impossible” Challenge by Sigma-Aldrich/Merck Company (www.sigmaaldrich.com/CA/en/life-science/sigma-aldrich/impossible-stories/mila-emerald), and has one of the most viewed LinkedIn Professional profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmilaemerald . Contact: [email protected] .
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