Sara Salas Rad

Sara Salas Rad is a Research Manager at the Marqués de Valdecilla Biomedical Research Institute (IDIVAL), where she oversees the institution’s scientific production, manages research databases, and conducts statistical analyses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology, complemented by postgraduate training in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Her research trajectory began during her undergraduate studies, leading to growing expertise in clinical research focused on mental health and neurodevelopment. At IDIVAL’s Psychiatry and Mental Health Group, she has contributed to multiple national projects involving patient recruitment, neuropsychological assessment, and longitudinal data management in cohorts of first-episode psychosis.
Sara has co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., BJPsych Open ), presented research at national conferences, and participated in dissemination and public engagement activities in mental health. Her current interests include neuropsychology, autism, psychosis, cognitive function, and the integration of data science in clinical research.