Welcome to my career
Work Experience
SCIENCE CONSULTANT
Freelance
2022 - Ongoing
Drafted grant proposals and progress reports, securing funding and ensuring alignment with sponsor requirements to support research and educational initiatives.
Documented and submitted funding applications for cultural and educational projects, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and regulatory standards.
Advised clients on applying the scientific method to research, enhancing methodological understanding.
RESEARCHER IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Federal University of Ouro Preto
2016 - 2022
Led preclinical research into dietetic strategies in sepsis animal model, optimising 4 new protocols to improve data accuracy across 7 studies.
Performed animal handling and surgical techniques, obtaining samples in compliance with quality control standards for ELISA, enzyme activity assays, qRT-PCR, RNA and lipid extraction, ensuring accurate, consistent data collection and reproducible results.
Collaborated on 5 concurrent projects, contributing to 5 peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations, enhancing team performance and the laboratory’s reputation.
Trained 6 researchers and 4 undergraduate students, improving technical expertise and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Designed and conducted preclinical studies to evaluate the effects of chronic vegetable oil intake (flaxseed, coconut, sunflower) on metabolic health in mice, generating insights into metabolic regulation published in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.
Managed laboratory notebooks and electronic data systems, ensuring accurate documentation and facilitating efficient data analysis and reporting.
Presented data-driven results to management, team members, and research stakeholders, enhancing discussions with visual aids like charts, graphs, and infographics.
Drafted and optimised research reports, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure precision and regulatory compliance.
Education
Doctorate in Biological Science
Federal University of Ouro Preto
Specialization in Clinical Nutrition
Metropolitan Faculty
Master’s in Health & Nutrition
Federal University of Ouro Preto
Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science
Federal University of Ouro Preto
Certificates
Certified in Clinical Research
Hospital Alemao Oswaldo Cruz
Issued August 2022
Certified in Basic Approaches to the Cancer Control
Instituto Nacional de Cancer
Issued September 2022
ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2)
The Global Health Networkl
Issued July 2022
Molecular Diagnostics Course
Sinapse Biotecnologia LTDA
Issued January 2019