João C. Sequeira

Education

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  Academia de Música Valentim Moreira de Sá

  2004 - 2010

  5º grau Música - Violino

  I attended a music school where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of music. I learned to play the violin and through hard work and dedication, I was able to achieve the 5th degree in music. My time at the school was not just about learning to play an instrument, but also about becoming part of a community. I was a member of the school's orchestra and had the privilege of participating in several performances. It was an unforgettable experience and I am grateful for the skills… Show more I attended a music school where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of music. I learned to play the violin and through hard work and dedication, I was able to achieve the 5th degree in music. My time at the school was not just about learning to play an instrument, but also about becoming part of a community. I was a member of the school's orchestra and had the privilege of participating in several performances. It was an unforgettable experience and I am grateful for the skills and memories that I gained from my time at the music school. Show less

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  Universidade do Minho

  2019 - 2024

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemical and Biological Engineering

  Developed tools for the functional characterization of omics and meta-omics datasets.Developed agent-based models for exploring the effects of conductive nanomaterials on anaerobic digestion.Explored metagenomics, metatranscriptomic and metaproteomics datasets of mixed cultures performing anaerobic digestion. Performed proteomics analysis of a pure culture in the presence of activated carbon.Performed metatranscriptomics analysis of a mixed culture degrading butyrate into… Show more Developed tools for the functional characterization of omics and meta-omics datasets.Developed agent-based models for exploring the effects of conductive nanomaterials on anaerobic digestion.Explored metagenomics, metatranscriptomic and metaproteomics datasets of mixed cultures performing anaerobic digestion. Performed proteomics analysis of a pure culture in the presence of activated carbon.Performed metatranscriptomics analysis of a mixed culture degrading butyrate into methane. Show less

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  Universidade do Minho

  2015 - 2017

  Master's degree Bioinformatics

  The course provides scientific and technological training at the level of understanding and developing the main computational methods and technologies applied in solving problems in the biological and biomedical areas, in terms of their analytical, quantitative and experimental components. To this end, a multidisciplinary approach is promoted that involves content and competencies at the level of the areas of biological/biomedical sciences, computer science and technology and their… Show more The course provides scientific and technological training at the level of understanding and developing the main computational methods and technologies applied in solving problems in the biological and biomedical areas, in terms of their analytical, quantitative and experimental components. To this end, a multidisciplinary approach is promoted that involves content and competencies at the level of the areas of biological/biomedical sciences, computer science and technology and their combination.Learned the basics of simulating life in silico, Systems Biology, databases, algorithmic approaches to data analysis. Work developed on R, Python and Java. Project dedicated to InterProScan and protein domain annotation. Master thesis involved with the study of Next Generation Sequencing data, and the automation of its analysis. Show less

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  Universidade do Minho

  2012 - 2015

  Bachelor's degree Biochemistry

  The Biochemistry degree at the University of Minho trains professionals with a solid preparation in the various domains of Biochemistry, ranging from biomolecules to the functioning of organisms, including the use of instrumental methods in the determination of molecular structures, the organization and physiology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics, and bioinformatics. It also guarantees the acquisition of competencies such as the ability to plan, execute, analyze and report… Show more The Biochemistry degree at the University of Minho trains professionals with a solid preparation in the various domains of Biochemistry, ranging from biomolecules to the functioning of organisms, including the use of instrumental methods in the determination of molecular structures, the organization and physiology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics, and bioinformatics. It also guarantees the acquisition of competencies such as the ability to plan, execute, analyze and report independent or group research work. In the last semester, students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during the degree in a laboratory environment in a UC called Project. The faculty of the degree is qualified and engaged, with PhDs from recognized universities, and uses teaching and learning methodologies that stimulate independent and cooperative work of students. Show less