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