MEET THE

LAB

MEET THE LAB

Alinny R. Isaac, PhD

Alinny R. Isaac, PhD

Assistant Professor

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I am a biologist and I have been working as a scientist since 2010. Throughout my professional career as a neuroscientist, I have been able to carry out several research projects, gaining experience in different fields of this fascinating area. Currently, I’m a postdoctoral fellow at the Lourenco Team and I’m interested in mechanisms related to the regulation of protein synthesis in neural cells, specifically in the context of mood disorders and AD.

Andréa Tosta, PhD, PhD

Andréa Tosta, PhD, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

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I’m a biologist, master and PhD in Neurosciences. I have experience in handling laboratory animals, animal behavior and molecular biology. I’m currently a postdoctoral fellow interested in repression of brain protein synthesis in Alzheimer’s disease and its neurochemical and inflammatory connections.

Ariene Soares Fonseca, PhD

Ariene Soares Fonseca, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Majored in Biology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2016). I am passionate about teaching! I have a master and a PhD degree in Biological Chemistry obtained at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry Leopoldo De Meis (UFRJ). I worked with autophagy in the kissing bug Rhodnius prolixus during my Master’s. Since my PhD, I work with Dr. Lourenco trying to understand the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial metabolism in Alzheimer’s Disease.

Danielle Cozachenco, PhD

Danielle Cozachenco, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Studying protein synthesis and microglial defects in Alzheimer’s disease.
Leticia Forny Germano, PhD

Leticia Forny Germano, PhD

Senior Postdoctoral Fellow

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I am interested in investigating mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. I have been working on developing and characterizing experimental animal models for Alzheimer’s disease and inflammation in mice, rats, and non-human primates. My research focuses on understanding the pathobiology and associated mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases to open new perspectives for their diagnosis and treatment.

Ricardo A. S. Lima Filho, PhD

Ricardo A. S. Lima Filho, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Biological Chemistry PhD candidate. Studying molecular connections between major depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Broadly interested in biochemistry, neuroscience and metascience.

Beatriz Wagner, MSc

Beatriz Wagner, MSc

PhD Student

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Bachelor in Biomedical Science and Master in Biophysics. Interested in molecular neurobiology and neurochemistry. Currently I am a PhD candidate studying the combined effect of Aβ and Tau in different AD models.

Mariana Chauvet, MSc

Mariana Chauvet, MSc

PhD Student

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I’m a young brazilian scientist born in Rio de Janeiro who loves the beach and is also fascinated by neuroscience. Currently, I’m a master student at the Lourenco Lab studying the unfolded protein response in Alzheimer’s disease.

Carolina Metello

Carolina Metello

Undergraduate Trainee

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Pharmacy undergraduate student at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Trainee at the Lourenco Lab. Interested in neuropharmaceuticals, clinical biochemistry, cell culture and neurology.
Ícaro Raony

Ícaro Raony

Undergraduate Trainee

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I am a medical student at UFF and an undergrad student at the Lourenco lab. Currently, my research project is focused on investigating the role of GPCRs in Alzheimer’s disease.
Lorena Alcântara

Lorena Alcântara

Undergraduate Trainee

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I am an undergrad student in Biophysics at UFRJ and a trainee at the Lourenco Lab. I’ve been collaborating on research projects focused on the pathophysiological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Camilla Pereira, PhD

Camilla Pereira, PhD

Lab Manager

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My name is Camilla Pereira. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (2015) and Master and Doctoral degrees in Biosciences at the same institution (2017/2022). I have developed research activities in Human and Medical Molecular Genetics. I am currently a Lab Manager at the Lourenco Lab, at the Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro.
Mariangela Melo Viana, BSc

Mariangela Melo Viana, BSc

Lab Technician

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Majored in Chemistry (Souza Marques College). I work as a senior technician at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry Leopoldo De Meis (UFRJ).
Gabriel Stocco, BSc

Gabriel Stocco, BSc

Research Assistant

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My name is Gabriel Stocco. I’m 28. I have a degree in Biology  from the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio de Janeiro (2019), in addition to a postgraduate degree in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology (2021). I am currently a Research Assistant at the Lourenco Lab.
Isabela Favorito, MSc

Isabela Favorito, MSc

Research Assistant

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I am a biotechnologist and I joined the Lourenco team in 2021 as a research assistant. I’m responsible for the management of APP/PS1 and 5XFAD mice, which are preclinical models for the study of Alzheimer’s disease. I am interested in better understanding the behavioral aspects underlying neurodegenerative disorders, such as AD.

Alumni

​Alice Saldanha, BS

Guilherme Braga, MS

Paulo Henrique Mendonça, BS