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Victor M. Rodrigues

Victor M. Rodrigues

Natal, RN, Brazil

Summary

Motivated student dedicated to learning and developing skills in tissue regeneration. Eager to contribute to team efforts and collaborate in new research environments, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PhD Student in Biotechnology

Renorbio - UFRN
04.2023 - Current
  • Extracted and purified sulfated polysaccharides obtained from seaweeds.
  • Performed in-vitro cultivation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from umbilical cords.
  • Analyzed biochemical and molecular factors to determine osteogenic properties of sulfated polysaccharides.

Master Student in Health Sciences

PPgCSA - UFRN
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Developed nanocapsules loaded with natural oils;
  • Studied citotoxicity and genotoxicity of nanosystems;
  • Filed patent for nanocapsules designed for pulmonary administration.

Undergraduate Research Student

UFRN
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Gained valuable hands-on experience by conducting in vitro experiments under the guidance of expert faculty mentors, increasing technical skillset in cell culture methodologies, specially stem cells.
  • Acquired extensive experience with laboratory equipments.
  • Completed undergraduate thesis on the genotoxicity of sulfated polysaccharides extracted from seaweeds.

Education

Master of Health Science - Nanotechnology

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN)
Natal, RN, Brazil
12-2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN)
Natal, RN, Brazil
12-2018

Skills

  • Cell culture;
  • Stem cell characterization;
  • Differentiation of stem cells;
  • Gene expression analysis (qRT-PCR);
  • Biochemical assays for genotoxicity and cytotoxicity;
  • Scientific presentation and communication

Languages

Portuguese
English

Timeline

PhD Student in Biotechnology

Renorbio - UFRN
04.2023 - Current

Master Student in Health Sciences

PPgCSA - UFRN
09.2019 - 12.2022

Undergraduate Research Student

UFRN
01.2015 - 01.2019

Master of Health Science - Nanotechnology

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN)

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte (UFRN)
Victor M. Rodrigues