Graduated in Biological Sciences (1988) and PhD in Botany (1993), both from the University of São Paulo. Visiting researcher at the Institute for Marine Biosciences (NRC-Canada, 1991-92). Professor at the University of São Paulo since 1994, Full Professor since 2015 and head of the Department of Botany (2014-16). Coordinator of the CNPq Botany Advisory Committee (2015-18). Member of the Coordination Committee of the Biota-FAPESP Program (2009-18), and of Biological Sciences I of FAPESP (2018 - in progress). Participated in the Genome Project Xylella fastidiosa and other projects of the ONSA-FAPESP Network that generated several publications, including two articles in the journal Nature. Received several awards, including the Provasoli Award for best publication in the Journal of Phycology. Participated in the Editorial Board of the Journal of Phycology (2009-11) and as an associate editor of Phycologia (2011-17). Vice President International of the Phycological Society of America (2015-16). Currently is an associate editor of the Journal of Phycology and an Overseas Vice-President for the British Phycological Society. Member of the São Paulo State Academy of Sciences. Has experience in the field of molecular biology and genomics, acting mainly on the following themes: biodiversity and molecular phylogeny of algae, genomics of algae and bacteria, and studies on red algae (Rhodophyta). Mother of 2 children born in 2001 and 2003. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Sargassum is one of the most diverse genera of marine macroalgae, with 351 benthic and two pelagic species, the latter form the Sargasso Sea. Sargassum species are recognized for its significant ecological role and for the production of several bioactive compounds, but little is known about the microbiomes associated to these algae and their role in the synthesis of these compounds. Since…
Algae are critical for the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems and global climate cycles. They are responsible for nearly half of the net primary productivity that takes place on the planet, playing a central role in ecosystem functioning and have major impacts on long-term climate trends. Algae also provide compounds that are used as food additives and in pharmaceutical and mi…
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Oceanic islands can "fertilize" adjacent regions, becoming oases of biodiversity amid the oceanic oligotrophic environment. Brazil has 4 oceanic environments, Atol das Rocas and 3 archipelagos, Fernando de Noronha, São Pedro and São Paulo, and Trindade and Martin Vaz. With the release of nutrients, trace elements and the availability of substrate generated by the islands, primary producer…
The main objective of this project is to recognize the bacterial community living in association with the marine macroalgae Sargassum and to understand how this community varies among thallus structures, populations, latitudes and life habits. Recent works have demonstrated the importance of bacteria associated with algae due to the production of bioactives that influence the protection, …
The global climate changes affect directly the marine ecosystems and, therefore, have consequences for the economics and socials systems that depend on it. Previous studies showed that climate change, mainly the rising of temperature in the oceans, may have a devastating effect for the marine species. However, the effects of climate change interact with other environmental changes, such a…
Crustose (or nongeniculate) coralline algae (CCA) are characterized by a rigid stony thallus due to the calcium carbonate deposited in their cell walls. Their morphology can vary greatly and exhibit a high incidence of phenotypic plasticity, along with the occurrence of cryptic species. Considering the importance of CCA and its difficult taxonomy, and in order to gain a better understandi…
The red algal order Halymeniales is a group that exhibits a problematic taxonomy, with nomenclature changes and misapplied identifications. Researchers have investigated the systematics of Halymeniales based on morphological and molecular techniques worldwide, promoting recognition of new genus and species, correction of misapplied taxonomic identifications and discovery of cryptic divers…
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Crustose (or nongeniculate) coralline algae (CCA) are characterized by a rigid stony thallus due to the calcium carbonate deposited in their cell walls. Their morphology can vary greatly and exhibit a high incidence of phenotypic plasticity, along with the occurrence of cryptic species. Considering the importance of CCA and its difficult taxonomy, and in order to gain a better understandi…
Halymeniales (Rhodophyta) presents a wide ecological and economical importance, as primary producers and bioactive compounds producers, but exhibits a problematic taxonomy, with reports of misidentifications and nomenclatural changes. In order to complement the morphological taxonomy, the molecular assisted-alpha taxonomy, including the use of DNA barcodes, has been proposed. The DNA barc…
The calcareous marine algae are known as important structurers of the benthic manine habitat. Their study is in progress in Brazil and there are still many gaps to be investigated, since it´s a very peculiar group and Brazilian coast is so extense. The subfamily Lithophylloideae is interesting since it groups two very distinc genera in Brazil, one of them encrusting, Lithophyllum, and oth…
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