Rafael Marini Ferreira

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences by UNESP - Jaboticabal (2007/2005), master's degree in Agronomy (Genetics and Plant Breeding) by UNESP - Jaboticabal (2009), having developed research about Xanthomonas citri (Xac) exoproteome. Presently is conducting Doctoral Sandwich studies by UNESP - Jaboticabal and University of California Riverside (UCR), developing research Thesis in site- directed mutagenesis Xac genes, Xac genes transposition assays, expression vector cloning, heterologous protein expression and crystallization. Experienced in microbiology, genetics, proteomics and exoproteomics, heterologous expression, purification and protein crystallization, gene transposition, emphasizing in plant pathogen molecular biology interactions. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)