Guilherme Ricardo Trentin Dias

Graduated in Biological Sciences from Universidade Paulista - UNIP, Trainee at BIOCEL - Plant Molecular Biology Laboratory at USP, various courses in genetics; biochemistry; molecular biology and bioinformatics using the Python language. Knowledge of gene analysis and sequencing using bioinformatics tools such as Blast and xMega. Thesis: Identification and characterization of genes coding for transcription factors of the bZIP family in *Araucaria angustifolia*. I worked as a Commercial Supervisor at Sinapse Biotecnologia, dealing directly with the theoretical side of research essays on proteomics and genomics, understanding the operation of cutting-edge equipment for molecular analysis. Experience as a DTI-C CNPq scholarship holder at the LAFIECO and BIOCEL laboratories in the botany department of USP's Biosciences Institute, maintaining somatic embryo cultures of Araucaria (Paraná pine) and sugar cane, as well as conducting and supporting trials for the induction of new strains and the maturation of somatic embryos. Maintaining cultures of sugarcane plantlets regenerated from somatic embryos and duckweed. Providing support for students in bench experiments for RNA extraction, PCR, cutting of histological material, extraction of plant hormones (AIA and ABA), purification and analysis in HPLC. Currently as a TT-III FAPESP scholarship holder in the LAFIECO laboratory located in the same department as the previous laboratories. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)