Zindy Raida, DVM, PhD, studied veterinary sciences and Biomedicine at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. In 2010 she specialized in in vivo pharmacology and did her PhD in the neuroprotective effects of Neuroglobin and Cytoglobin in transgenic mouse models of brain ischemia. In addition, she has attended numerous courses instructed by Professor René Remie and in 2011 she reached the level of instructor. She has been working as a Research Scientist with a particular focus on experimental microsurgical models and masters numerous techniques including Gastric Bypass in rats, Pancreatectomy, various catheterizations, models of brain ischemia, among others.