Dr. Renalison Farias-Pereira is currently an Assistant Professor at Kean University. He received his bachelor’s degree from the State
University of Ceará in 2009, his master’s degree from the Federal University of Ceará in 2013, and his PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2020. Since then, he has completed two post-doctoral experiences at Rutgers University and Salve Regina University. His previous research contributions focused on the anti-obesity effects of food compounds, where he suggested new
insights into the mechanisms of action of coffee and plants-related compounds on lipid metabolism. Since 2023, he has been working at Kean University. Dr. Renalison Farias-Pereira’s current research interests are related to molecular pathways that can be modulated by diet in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. He uses cells, worms, and fruit flies as biological models to elucidate these molecular pathways and their relevance to humans. Using knockout animals and molecular biology techniques, he continues to apply his multidisciplinary interests and knowledge to investigate the potential treatments for metabolic syndrome and its associated diseases.
