Luana Chiquetto Paracatu

Rua Caruaru, ***, ap**, Ilha Solteira, São Paulo, Brazil +551********** www.linkedin.com/luana-chiquetto-393326125/ acyhvc@r.postjobfree.com

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

518-***-****

E-mail: acyhvc@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Valdecir Farias Ximenes

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences,

Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Bauru, SP, Brazil

E-mail: acyhvc@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Maria Luiza Zeraik

Londrina State University - UEL

Department of Chemistry

Londrina, PR, Brazil

E-mail: acyhvc@r.postjobfree.com

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