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Dr. Rubens do Monte

Researcher in Public Health at Fundação Oswaldo Cruz in Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Fiocruz Minas, Dr. do Monte spent three months in Dr. Christopher Fernendez-Prada group where he was dedicated to:

  • Develop coccidiosis and leishmaniasis diagnostic tests based on isothermal amplification (LAMP – loop-mediated isothermal amplification.

  • Study the mode of action of gold-based compounds as antileishmanial metallodrugs using proteomics, in collaboration with Dr. Francis Beaudry – FMV/UdeM.

  • As a consultant for the 3D printing platform at CFP-Lab. He also had a central diplomatic role starting the discussions on the bilateral agreements between Fiocruz and FMV/UdeM.

During his stay, Dr. Rubens gave three talks, where he presented part of the work he coordinated in Brazil related to diagnosis, drug discovery and vaccine development against leishmaniasis.

CIMIA

Faculté de médecine vétérinaire

Université de Montréal

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