Undergraduate student in Biological Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) and recipient of a research grant from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). Conducts research and training in Novel Therapeutics for Neglected Diseases at the Laboratory of Inflammation and Infectious Diseases (LIDI) in the Department of Morphology and Pathology (DMP) at UFSCar. Currently undertaking an international research internship (BEPE-FAPESP) at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), USA. Primary research interests include Parasitology, Zoology, and Infectious Diseases, with emphasis on public health applications and therapeutic innovation. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by the intravascular parasite S. mansoni and it's extremely relevant as it has been affecting poor communities in endemic areas for centuries. Praziquantel is the only drug recommended for treating this parasitosis, however, due to some cases of ineffectiveness, it is essential to study new drugs capable of fighting it. In this context, silver tungstate…
Schistosomiasis is a major global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. In Brazil, there are an estimated 6 to 8 million confirmed cases of Schistosoma mansoni infection. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the only drug recommended for the treatment of this parasitosis, according to the World Health Organization, but in view of some cases of ineffectiveness, it is essential to study …
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