Janice Onuki

Janice Onuki holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences (1994) and a Full Degree (1996) from the University of São Paulo, with a PhD in Biochemistry from the Institute of Chemistry of the University of São Paulo (2000) with a period working at Sealy Center for Molecular Medicine Texas Medical Branch (Galveston, Texas, USA). Postdoctoral experience in the Department of Biochemistry (Institute of Chemistry - USP-2000-2004) and the Department of Pathology and Biology of Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University" (Kyoto, Japan 2004-2006) with a fellowship from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science-JSPS. She is a scientific researcher (level VI) at the Instituto Butantan in the Laboratory of Structural Biology. Has experience in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, The main focus is on cytotoxicity and the cellular and molecular mechanisms of compounds derived from plant and animal toxins, including bioactive molecules in amphibian skin secretions, using cell culture techniques following the 3Rs principle. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)