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Dr. Reinaldo Sousa dos Santos
RESEARCHER, MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ UNIVERSITY-FISABIO
RESEARCH FIELDS
- Unravel the role of gene-environment interactions in the etiology of type 1 diabetes.
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Elucidate the mechanisms by which environmental factors, such as viral infections and endocrine disruptors, alter pancreatic islet cell function and survival.
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Dissect the regulatory mechanisms involved in pancreatic islet cell dysfunction and apoptosis in type 1 diabetes.
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Identify new strategies for diagnosing and treating type 1 diabetes.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Postdoctoral positions:
1. Postdoctoral researcher, Diabetes Research Unit, Instituto de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación en Biotecnología Sanitaria de Elche Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain, 2018-2024.
2. Postdoctoral researcher, ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Medical Faculty, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium, 2013-2017. - PhD in Biological Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2009-2013.
- Master’s in Biological Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2007-2009.
- Degree in Pharmacy, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 2002-2006.