Elaine Cristina Martins

Holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), with a master's and Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the same institution. Currently works as a Research Analyst at the Laboratory of Research and Diagnostics of Citrus Diseases at Fundecitrus Citrus Defense Fund.Has experience in General Biology, with an emphasis on Molecular Biology, particularly in the diagnosis of phytopathogens using conventional PCR and qPCR. In addition to a strong background in microbiology, received international training in viral vectors at Dr. Bill Dawsons laboratory at CREC University of Florida, and in plant molecular biology at Dr. Leandro Peñas laboratory at IBMCP Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain.Currently, conducts research focused on combating HLB, with emphasis on the use of viral vectors (CTV), peptide cloning for plant transformation, and molecular diagnostics. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)