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Anderson Ferreira da Cunha

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Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde (CCBS)  (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal)
Birthplace: Brazil

Dr. Anderson Cunha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Evolution at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), where he conducts research in the fields of molecular biology and gene expression applied to microorganisms. His academic career includes the coordination of several research projects, with the first being a Young Researcher project funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), focused on the expression of enzymes related to oxidative stress in hemolytic anemias.Currently, he leads FAPESP-funded projects aimed at the selection and improvement of yeast strains to optimize the production of ethanol, beer, and wine. His research maintains strong ties with the industrial sector, fostering partnerships with breweries, wineries, and biofuel industries.Additionally, Dr. Cunha coordinates a research group dedicated to studying microbiomes in various contexts, including the gut microbiota of livestock animals, fermentation processes for ethanol, wine, and beer production, and agricultural soil microbiomes in vineyards, coffee, olive, and cacao plantations. His work has significantly contributed to the advancement of biotechnology applied to production systems, fostering innovation and sustainability, as evidenced by multiple collaborations with companies in the sector. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)

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