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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 an undergraduate student in Biological Sciences at UFRJ, interested in the evolution of microorganisms. I am currently working on collecting environmental samples in urban areas and developing tests for detecting SARSCov2 in different urban environments, such as primary healthcare centers, parks, beaches, shopping centers, and public transportation systems.

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.