JOÃO FRANCISCO VENTRICI DE SOUZA

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Davis, California, USA

Mobile Phone: +1-530-***-****

acd29i@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Expected 2017

PhD in Chemistry, University of California, Davis, California, USA

Dissertation: Biomembrane cholesterol withdrawers and their application

in potential medical treatments

Supported by a fellowship from Brazil

2012

Master’s of Science in Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Sao

Paulo, Brazil

Thesis: The influence of Particulate Materials in systems models of lung

alveoli

Studied the effect of particulate materials. Focused on how to eliminate

this effect with the help of some molecules

2009

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Sao

Paulo, Brazil

Awarded by Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento

Tecnológico (CNPq), as the best student of the group

Conducted research on physical chemistry/surfaces and colloids

EXPERIENCE

2012 – present

Graduate student researcher, Surface and Interfacial Science Laboratory,

University of California, Davis, California, USA

- Carry out Investigations on interacting molecules within biomembrane

models. Focus on compounds capable of withdrawing cholesterol from

biomembranes that have potential medical application.

2011 – present

Research Manager, Clearstate, Singapore

- Conducted market research for a Health Care Intelligence Company.

Responsible for setting meetings and conducting interviews with lab

managers and chairs of the Health Care sector. Served as Manager of

Brazilian team.

2011 – 2011

Research Manager, DecisionTrend Research, Mountain View, California, USA

- Conducted market research for a Scientific Instrumentation Company.

Responsible for gathering information about the Brazilian market.

2010 – 2012

Graduate student researcher, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Surfaces and

Colloids, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

- Did research on the influence of particulate material from sugar cane

burnings on alveoli models.

- Studied some molecules with potential activity as cholesterol withdrawers

in lung alveoli and its use as a treatment for people suffering from

respiratory diseases.

2007 – 2009

Undergraduate researcher, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Surfaces and

Colloids, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Bra zil

- Did research on the role of sucrose molecules in biological systems

2006 – 2007

Internship, Laboratory of Chemical Wastes, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao

Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

- Worked with management of chemical wastes and their recovery

- Held the position of coordinator of the group of interns for the last four

months

2002 – 2006

Salesman, Rubom Food Manufacturer

- Gained experience selling products in a very competitive market

- Worked as an independent salesman. Was sales manager for the last 2

years

SKILLS AND INFORMATION

Knowledge of Microsoft® Office, Excel, Power Point, Access

Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English. Intermediate level in

Spanish

Volunteer Chemistry teacher for 4 years in a community center in

Sertaozinho – Sao Paulo - Brazil

Willing to travel for work

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