I am a biologist interested in Conservation Genomics, Evolutionary Biology and Population Genetics. I received my PhD in Sciences; Genetics and Evolution in 2003 and since 2010, I have been an Associate Professor at Federal University of São Carlos (São Paulo, Brazil), where I co-leading the Laboratory of Molecular Biodiversity and Conservation. Currently, my research projects focuses on genomics and genetics data. Using NGS technologies and computational tools, my goals are to produce useful data to implement scientific basis for conservation-integrated programs for management of the biodiversity. Genomics and genetics data gets wide perspectives for identifying genes and polymorphisms linked to fitness. The knowledge of population genetic variation and the existence of differential selection signs associated with diverse adaptation mechanisms can prompt a more appropriated management of wild and captive individuals. In addition to the important conservation issues, genomic data can address some important questions about biology and evolution. Since 01/09/2004 I am a mother. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Litopenaeus vannamei is known as the Pacific white shrimp, the main worldwide commercial penaeid. Despite its excellent performance in captivity, there is a constant concern to adequate strain management. The inbreeding and reduced levels of genetic diversity can compromise the fitness on adverse captive conditions. Molecular markers contained in expressed regions of the genome (EST, Expr…
The red-handed howler (Alouatta belzebul) is an endemic primate in Brazil, and has been received different nominations according to its area of occurrence, which can be restricted to the north of Piauí, Maranhão and Ceará states (A. b. ululata or A. ululata); occur on the right of the Tapajós river (A. b. discolor or A. discolor); or on the right of the Xingu river with disjunct distribut…
Ex-situ reproduction and conservation programs have been established for endangered species with the objective of maintaining self-sustaining and demographically stable populations capable of retaining genetic diversity and avoiding inbreeding depression. However, despite the success of many of these programs, maintaining a species in captivity faces major challenges. The low number of in…
The isolation of remaining forest areas may favor the genetic isolation of populations that have previously maintained gene flow. This phenomenon directly affects the distribution of genetic variability, modifying the structure and social dynamics of groups and populations, which interferes with the process of maintenance and survival of species, and consequently the threat of extinction.…
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