Phd in biochemistry
Resume:
Luana Chiquetto Paracatu
Rua Caruaru, ***, ap**, Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil +551********** www.linkedin.com/luana-chiquetto-393326125/ **************@*******.***
Focused and dedicated researcher with 8+ years of experience in biomedical research, focus on inflammation, knowledge in biochemistry, hematology and morphology, cell culture and collaborating on different researches and projects with outstanding lab skills. Strong research and analytical abilities, as well as strong verbal and written skills in three different languages. Capability to work with other team members effectively. Searching for an opportunity to collaborate and grow in challenging and dynamic groups.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Enzymes
Cell Cultures
Molecular biology
Biochemistry & Hematology
Great writing & communication skills
Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish
Funding Grants
Troubleshooter
Interpersonal Skills
EXPERIENCE
Piirus.Ac.Uk OCTOBER 2016 – PRESENT
CORRESPONDENT (PART-TIME)
Write blog posts for the piirus.ac.uk website and help in the development and implementation of different projects and campaigns on the website and through social media. Communicate with other researchers and academics from around the world and work with them to create blog posts for the piirus.ac.uk website.
Sao Paulo State University – Unesp 2012-2016
School Of Pharmaceutical Sciences Araraquara, Brazil
PhD RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Dr. Valdecir Farias Ximenes group
Expert in human blood collection, PMN’s and PBMC’s separation and preparation for ex-vivo assays for NADPH Oxidase inhibitors research. Preparation of phenolic compounds for ex-vivo and in-vitro assays. Mentored, advised and trained 5 undergrads in lab projects, mentored and collaborated with several ongoing projects of the laboratory that resulted in 4 published papers. Trained colleagues and students in equipment’s use and laboratory biosafety. Also, wrote and prepared scientific papers and internal reports. CAPES fellowship.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - USA APRIL - NOVEMBER 2015
VISITING RESEARCHER - Dr. Jonathan Dordick research group
Project aim was to discover NADPH Oxidase inhibitors mechanisms. Performed molecular biology assays to translocate the protein p47phox of EGNFP47 vector to p22phox in endothelial cells. Expertise in cell culture. Performed monthly reports and oral presentation to research group. Great communication and writing in second language skills. Capability to work with other team members effectively and independently. PDSE CAPES Fellowship.
Sao Paulo State University – Unesp 2010 - 2012
School Of Pharmaceutical Sciences
MASTER ASSISTANT IN HEMATOLOGY
Excellent phlebotomist skills; PBMC’s and PMN’s separation. Reactive Oxygen Species ex-vivo assays. Performed Helicobacter pylori culture for antibacterial assays. Experience in microscopy and blood cell morphology, spectrophotometry, fluorescence experiments and data analysis (Graphpad and Excel). Lectured and undergrads of pharmaceutical sciences and monitored students in lab skills. Scientific paper productions and internal reports writing skills. CAPES Fellowship.
Regional Blood Bank Of Araraquara, Brazil 2009 – 2010
BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Responsible for separation and preparation of donors’ blood bags. Tasks also included Rh and immune-hematological assays, preparation of blood samples for immunological assays and send them to the laboratory. Internal reports and interns training. Performed blood donors’ collection and blood donors screening twice a week. Contributed to blood donation campaigns.
EDUCATION
Awarded Doctor of Philosophy
SAO PAULO STATE UNIVERSITY, ARARAQUARA, SP, BRAZIL – 2016
Awarded Master of Science
SAO PAULO STATE UNIVERSITY, ARARAQUARA, SP, BRAZIL - 2012
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
UNIFEV, VOTUPORANGA, SP, BRAZIL – 2008
TEACHING SKILLS
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - UNESP
Mentor, Mentoring for Science program (2013-2016)
Supervision and mentoring of masters and undergraduate students
Teaching Assistant Clinical Hematology (2011, 2014)
Assisted in preparation and execution of laboratory section.
Prepared and presented class lectures.
Assistant in laboratorial and microscopy/morphology classes.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
2009 Short Course in Clinical Screening Donors of Blood. (Credit Hours: 20h) School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sao Paulo State University Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
2009 Short Course in Biosafety in Hemotherapy units. (Credit Hours: 30h) School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sao Paulo State University Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
2009 Short Course in vacuum blood collection. (Credit Hours: 2h). School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sao Paulo State University Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
PUBLICATIONS
PARACATU, L.C et al. Synthesis, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties of an Apocynin-Derived Dihydrocoumarin. Med Chem. Jun, 2016
PASTRELO, B., PARACATU, L.C., BERTOZO, L.C., PAINO, I.M.M., LISBOA-FILHO, P.N., XIMENES V.F. Synthesis and evaluation of the potential deleterious effects of ZnO nanomaterials (nanoneedles and nanoflowers) on blood components, including albumin, erythrocytes and human isolated primary neutrophils. J Nanopart Res. v.18, p.1-12, 2016.
PARACATU, LUANA CHIQUETTO et al. Hydrophobicity and antioxidant activity acting together for the beneficial health properties of nordihydroguaiaretic acid. Food & Function. v.6, p.1818 1831, 2015.
PARACATU, LUANA CHIQUETTO et al. Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester: Consequences of Its Hydrophobicity in the Oxidative Functions and Cytokine Release by Leukocytes. EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Online). v.2014, p.1 13, 2014.
PARACATU, LUANA et al. Alkyl Caffeates as AntiHelicobacter Pylori and Scavenger of Oxidants Produced by Neutrophils. Medicinal Chemistry (Hilversum). v.10, p.74 80, 2013.
M.Q.G. DE FARIA, C., C. NAZARE, A., S. PETRONIO, M., C. PARACATU, L., L ZERAIK, M., O. REGASINI, L., H.S. SILVA, D., M. DA FONSECA, L., F. XIMENES, V. Protocatechuic Acid Alkyl Esters: Hydrophobicity as a Determinant Factor for Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase. Current Medicinal Chemistry. v.19, p.4885 4893, 2012.
REFEREES
Dr. Jonathan Dordick
Vice President for Research
Howard P. Isermann Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA
E-mail: *******@***.***
Dr. Valdecir Farias Ximenes
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences,
Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, SP, Brazil
E-mail: *********@**.*****.**
Dr. Maria Luiza Zeraik
Londrina State University - UEL
Department of Chemistry
Londrina, PR, Brazil
E-mail: ************@*****.***
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