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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics (Institute of Biology) at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). My research is driven by a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on the genomics and metagenomics of insect vectors and parasites, with an emphasis on the evolution of dipterans and their adaptation to different feeding habits. I am also interested in the interaction of microorganisms with their hosts and environments, which were crucial to shaping the world as we know it today. I employ metagenomics to map the DNA profile of different areas in urban settings to characterize the microbiomes of cities. This environmental sequencing approach also allows us to uncover emergent pathogens with antimicrobial resistance in densely populated areas and to find the parameters that explain patterns in the ecosystems of a changing world.

I am a PhD researcher at Junqueira Lab, where I employ metagenomic approaches to study urban microbiomes in Brazil to understand how environmental factors shape microbial community structures and dynamics, with a particular emphasis on identifying antimicrobial resistance genes and understanding their dissemination in densely populated environments. My goal is to provide actionable insights for public health, develop robust frameworks for pathogen monitoring, and contribute to enhanced health surveillance systems in urban settings. Outside the Lab, I enjoy cooking, reading historical literature, and watching thriller and comedy films. Music is also a passion, especially soft melody genres, which bring relaxation and balance to my life outside of research.

I am an undergraduate student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UFRJ interested in Organic Chemistry, primarily in organic structures and interactions. I am also curious about the fundamentals of Microbiology and its application in healthcare. Currently, I am involved in optimizing protocols for molecular biology, metadata organization, and sampling surfaces across urban environments to study Rio’s microbiome and generate a molecular profile of microbes circulating in the city.

I am an undergraduate student in Biological Sciences at UFRJ. My greatest interests in biology have been the study of microorganisms and environmental science. I am currently involved in the collection and DNA extraction of low-biomass samples for the urban microbiome project in Rio de Janeiro and in the surveillance of etiologic agents.

I am an undergraduate student at UFRJ, pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Genetics. Since I was a kid, I have always been interested in natural sciences and wanted to be a scientist. At Junqueira Lab, my research project aims to unravel the genetic background of different feeding strategies in flies (Diptera) and their evolutionary implications by analyzing genes involved in digestion. More specifically, I study the molecular evolution of the lysozyme gene family in blowflies (Calliphoridae). I am interested in evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, paleogenomics, and science communication.

I am an undergraduate student in Biological Sciences at UFRJ, with a strong interest in genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Metazoan evolution. Currently, I work in the Junqueira Lab on a project that focuses on the molecular evolution of digestive enzymes related to feeding habits in the order Diptera (Arthropoda: Hexapoda).