MSc, PhD in Biomedical Sciences
ACADEMIC & TRAINING
Advanced doctoral training in infectious disease biology and drug discovery, highlighted by pioneering pre-clinical research that directly translated into and supported a human clinical trial.
LANGUAGES
Portuguese – Native
English – Fluent
Spanish – Moderate
Senior Scientist & Project Lead
Systemic Bio
- Led development of patent-pending vascularized human liver models, advancing predictive oncology and toxicology.
- Enhanced clinical prediction accuracy by implementing human-relevant MPS platforms as an alternative to non‑predictive models.
- Significantly reduced reliance on animal testing protocols through the validation of state-of-the-art NAMs.
- Directed cross-functional project teams, ensuring timely transition of technology from R&D to deployment.
- Orchestrated complex technology transfers and established SOPs aligned with emerging regulatory standards.
Research Specialist & Lead Researcher
University of Illinois at Chicago
- Advanced liver ECM research by optimizing decellularization protocols and long-term human liver monocultures.
- Developed and validated a long-term human liver micropatterned model for HBV infection and drug safety assessment.
- Optimized rat primary cell isolation workflow for liver and pancreas tissue engineering research.
- Led daily lab operations and experimental design for specialized NAMs research.​
Research Scientist / Project Coordinator
Cornell University
International collaboration leadership between University of São Paulo and Cornell University.
- Developed and validated multi-organ Microphysiological Systems (MPS) platform integrating GI, Liver, Spleen, Kidney, and Bone Marrow models.
- Led international collaboration efforts between academic institutions to advance organ-on-chip standardization.
- Managed resources and scientific workflows to ensure timely milestone delivery for multi-stakeholder projects.​
Research Scientist / Project Coordinator
University of Sao Paulo-USP, Brazil
- In collaboration with Cornell University, implemented organs-on-a-chip technology in Brazil.
- Engineered high-fidelity host-pathogen modeling specifically for infectious diseases including Leishmaniasis.
- Conducted strategic ADMET studies and safety assessments using advanced human-relevant platforms.
- Generated critical data-driven drug resistance insights to accelerate predictive clinical outcomes.
MSc & PhD – Biomedical Sciences (Infectious Disease Biology)
University of Sao Paulo-USP, Brazil
PhD in Infectious Disease Biology & Therapeutic Discovery
Integrating In Vivo & In Vitro Systems for Translational Research
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Translational Model Engineering & Clinical Impact: Designed and optimized complex in vivo and in vitro models to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and clinical efficacy, culminating in pre-clinical research findings that directly supported an subsequent human clinical trial.
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High-Content Analysis: Established high-fidelity, reproducible assays to quantify therapeutic impact on disease progression and cellular metabolic pathways.
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Mechanistic Toxicology: Identified compound-driven disruptions in sphingolipid metabolism, providing the biochemical validation necessary to refine next-generation tissue models.
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Strategic Project Leadership: Coordinated multi-disciplinary workflows and mentored emerging researchers, ensuring rigorous data integrity and scientific visibility.
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MSc in Molecular & Functional Parasitology
Enzymatic Characterization & Target Validation
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Molecular Architecture: Conducted deep characterization of the ceramide synthase enzyme via molecular and functional approaches to uncover critical survival pathways.
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Pharmacological Interference: Investigated how specific compounds disrupt essential enzymatic activity, clarifying the physiological role of lipid synthesis in disease-relevant models.
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Functional Bio-Analytics: Utilized precision molecular tools to investigate host-pathogen interactions, establishing a technical baseline for studying complex cellular signaling.