Christian Albert Merkel

Veterinary Medicine Graduate by Universidade Paulista (1998). Doctorate degree in Biotechnology by Universidade de São Paulo (2006) and a post-doctorate at the Heart Institute (INCOR). Has experience in genetics and molecular biology ,transgenic technology, animal models and viral vectors. Currently working alongside the Technical Board for Educational and Research Support (DTAPEP) at the mouse house facility of the medical college at USP in the generation, production and maintenance of genetically modified mouse models, certification of human cell lineages, and in the genetic and sanitary control laboratory.Is interested in the following areas: translational investigation, transgenic technology, animal models, animal and human genetics and substance use disorders. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)