Bruno Rocha

Education

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  Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  2008 - 2010

  Master's degree Genetics

  • Participated in a multicenter study interpreting and reporting data to Fiocruz MG and Monash University (Australia) researchers of a new technology to block vectorborne diseases (Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and Yellow fever) transmission that has been already tested in the field (12 countries) • Established scientific collaboration with research teams at Fiocruz BA and Fiocruz AM that resulted in one collaborative scientific peer-reviewed publication

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  Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

  2003 - 2006

  Bachelor's degree Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  • Collaborated with technical and scientific support to two PhD students that lead to participation in 3 peer-reviewed scientific publications

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  Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

  2010 - 2015

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Immunology

  • Coordinated the recruitment and follow-up of malaria patients with the local team of doctors in a field study in Porto Velho (RO) that resulted in the enrollment of over 100 patients • Applied team and project management skills in order to set priorities and keep projects related to human malaria immunology on time that resulted in 5 peer-reviewed scientific publications • Provided scientific support and training to students and laboratory staff focused on disease state awareness… Show more • Coordinated the recruitment and follow-up of malaria patients with the local team of doctors in a field study in Porto Velho (RO) that resulted in the enrollment of over 100 patients • Applied team and project management skills in order to set priorities and keep projects related to human malaria immunology on time that resulted in 5 peer-reviewed scientific publications • Provided scientific support and training to students and laboratory staff focused on disease state awareness, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and research activities Show less

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  University of Massachusetts Medical School

  2012 - 2013

  Visiting PhD Student Immunology

  • Facilitated the communication between research teams at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and University of Massachusetts Medical School, in order to evaluate and discuss results and future directions of the research project• Trained two students and one postdoctoral associate in gene expression experiments and data analysis • Established and maintained scientific relationships with thought leaders in immunology and infectious diseases