Dr. Renan Faria Guerra has a degree in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2014), a Master's degree in Chemistry (2016), and a PhD in Chemistry (2021) from the Postgraduate Program in Chemistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) in the Area of Physical Chemistry (Theoretical/Computational Chemistry). He has experience in the area of Chemistry, with an emphasis on Electrochemistry/Materials and Theoretical Chemistry, working mainly on the following topics: Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes, Protein–Protein Molecular Docking, Quantum Calculations, and Molecular Dynamics/Computer Simulations with a focus on Chitin Macromolecules and Chitosan, Herbicides, and Proteins for application in Detection of Agrochemicals and Flaviruses (nano-biosensors) and Environmental Decontamination by herbicides. Since 2014, he has worked as a Technologist/Chemist (TAE Level E) at the Federal University of Uberlândia Campus Patos de Minas, being technically responsible for the Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory (GBIO). He is currently part of the technical team for the project to combat COVID-19 at UFU in Patos de Minas, carrying out diagnostic tests using qRT-PCR at the Molecular Diagnostics and Analysis Laboratory (LDAM). Currently, he also works as a substitute professor in the area of chemistry at the Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro campus Uberaba.
Dr. Isabela Lima Lemos has a degree in Biotechnology from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2015) and a master's degree in Genetics and Biochemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2017). Dr. Isabela Lima Lemos is currently also studying for a PhD in Genetics and Biochemistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia. She worked on projects related to mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue for bone regeneration, associated with nanomaterials. Currently working on the development of a new molecular platform for diagnosing COVID-19 and other diseases that affect the respiratory tract. Her Skills and Expertise include PCR, Cell Culture, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Extraction, Electrophoresis, RNA Isolation, DNA Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Amplification, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, and Molecular Genetics.
Dr. Marco Guevara-Vega is a Ph.D. in Applied Immunology and Parasitology and works at the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU). He graduated from the Universidad de Sucre in Biology in 2012 and obtained his Master's degree there in 2019. He obtained his Ph.D. degree at the Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU in Immunology and Applied Parasitology in 2023. His research interests include Diagnosis and Saliva.
Dr. Flávia Batista Ferreira has a degree in Biological Sciences - Bachelor's degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2012), a degree in Biological Sciences - Degree from the Federal University of Uberlândia (2011), a master's degree and a doctorate in Applied Immunology and Parasitology from the Federal University of Uberlândia. She is currently a Postdoctoral student in the Postgraduate Program in Applied Cellular and Structural Biology at the Federal University of Uberlândia, working in the Immunopathology Laboratory. She has experience in the area of parasitology, working mainly in the study of the host–parasite relationship of Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii, and Plasmodium. Her research direction is Cell Biology of Infectious and Degenerative Diseases.
Dr. Rafael has a Master's and Doctorate in Biosciences and Biotechnology in Health from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz). He works as a Public Health Technician at Fiocruz, carrying out specific activities in the area of Laboratory Animal Science. Develops research projects related to the use of biomodels in studies of infectious diseases with an emphasis on arboviruses of interest in public health.
Prof. Dr. Belchiolina Beatriz Fonseca graduated from the Veterinary Sciences from the Federal University of Uberlândia in 2002 and obtained a Master's degree in Veterinary Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Immunology and Parasitology Applied by the Federal University of Uberlândia in 2011. Then, Prof. Dr. Belchiolina Beatriz went on to do postdoctoral studies in the Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Biochemistry in the area of Biotechnology in Human and Animal Health. He is currently a professor of Poultry production and Avian disease at the Federal University of Uberlândia. Prof. Dr. Belchiolina Beatriz also has experience in the areas of veterinary microbiology, with an emphasis on the host–pathogen relationship, acting mainly on the following themes: Campylobacter, APEC, Salmonella, Erysipelothrix sp strain 2, nanobiotechnology, and poultry disease.
Prof. Dr. Robinson Sabino-Silva holds a degree in dentistry from the University of Passo Fundo, a Master's, and a Doctorate in Sciences (human physiology concentration area) from the University of São Paulo. He also held a postdoctoral fellowship with a FAPESP grant at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences at USP and carried out technical–scientific internships in Japan (Osaka Dental University; University of Tsukuba), in the USA (Pacific University; University of Rochester Medical Center), and Scotland/United Kingdom. (University of Strathclyde). He was a visiting professor at the University of Saskatchewan (College of Dentistry, Saskatoon, Canada) from 2019 to 2020. He is currently an adjunct professor, on a full-time basis, at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), coordinator of the Research Group on Integrative Physiology and Salivar Nanobiotechnology, and a member of the Innovation Core of INCT Teranano (Theranostics and Nanobiotechnology). He develops innovation and new product development activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is acting as a specialist for the PPSUS (Ministry of Health/Innovation). His research in innovation applications is mainly in the following topics: development of new nanobiotechnological platforms with nanotheranostic applications for chronic–degenerative and infectious diseases through saliva.
Prof. Dr. Murilo Vieira da Silva holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine (2012), a Master's degree (2013), and a PhD (2017) in Applied Immunology and Parasitology from the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). He is a member of the Federación de Sociedades Sudamericanas de Ciencias en Animales de Laboratory (FESSACAL), a President of the Brazilian Society of Science in Laboratory Animals (SBCAL/COBEA), and a Full Member of the National Council (CONCEA). He served as the Director of Research at UFU from 2021 to 2024, and a Professor of the Postgraduate Program in Applied Cellular and Structural Biology (PPGBC-UFU), Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Sciences (PPGCV-UFU), and Laboratory Animal Science (MPACAL-Fiocruz). He coordinates the Biotechnology in Experimental Modelos Laboratory (LABME). He was Secretary of SBCAL/COBEA (2019-2022). He has experience in Science in Laboratory Animals: health control, rodent reproduction, experimental design (use of experimental models), behavior, animal welfare, and research ethics. He also works in the area of Immunology and parasitology, with an emphasis on immunity in infectious processes caused by protozoa.
