Marina Erê Almeida Hummel Pimenta Santos

PhD in progress in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture from the Agronomic Institute of Campinas-IAC (2022) with an emphasis on the area of #8203;#8203;concentration: Genetics, Plant Improvement and Biotechnology. Master's degree in Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture from the Agronomic Institute of Campinas-IAC (2022) with an emphasis on the area of #8203;#8203;concentration: Genetics, Plant Improvement and Biotechnology. She holds a Bachelor's degree and a Degree in Biological Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (2017); Scientific initiation carried out at the Advanced Center for Technological Research of Grain and Fiber Agribusiness at IAC (2012-2014). Participating in the Science without Borders exchange program, staying in the United States (2014-2016), funded by Capes. During the period he interned at the Atlanta Botanical Garden within the Department of Conservation, Orchid Conservation Center (2015). She has experience in the area of #8203;#8203;Genetics and Plant Breeding, working mainly on the following topics: molecular biology of plants and microorganisms, genetic improvement in oilseeds, abiotic and biotic stress, characterization of the genetic diversity of native plants and bioprospecting for essential oils from medicinal plants. Areas of interest: scientific research in pathophysiology and new therapeutic strategies to combat chronic diseases. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)