Mini-curriculum

A researcher at Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology since 1985. BsC in Biology at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (1976), master's in Ecology at Universidade de Brasília (1980), Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Florida, USA (1984). One year visiting scientist at the John Innes Center (England) and three months sabbatical leaves at the University of Minnesota. Experience in Agricultural Sciences and Applied Ecology research, acting on the following subjects: insect ecology, biological control, impact of agricultural practices on insect biodiversity. Senior researcher at Embrapa and expert on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety for the Convention on Biological Diversity. She held various management positions at Embrapa Headquarters, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development and Ministry of Environment. She has also been the Editor-in-Chief of Neotropical Entomology.

Education

1973 - 1976

Universidade Federal de Viçosa

Obtained year: 1976

2000 - 2000

Especialização em Long Distance Communication in Biosafety

United Nations Development Programme

Obtained year: 2000

1978 - 1980

Universidade de Brasília

Title: ESTUDOS ECOLOGICOS SOBRE O TERMITA ARBOREO, CONSTRICTOTERMES CYPHERGASTER, EM AREAS DE CERRADO

Obtained year: 1980

Advisor: ANTHONY RAW

1981 - 1984

University of Florida

Title: THE DIVERSITY OF THE INSECT FAUNA OF FOUR SPECIES OF SOLIDAGO (GOLDENRODS) IN GAINESVILLE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE PLANT ARCHITECTURE.

Obtained year: 1984

Advisor: DALE HEBERT HABECK

2000 - 2001

Pós-Doutorado em

John Innes Centre

Obtained year: 2001

Areas of expertise

1. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: PHYTOSANITATION / Especialidade: Agricultural Entomology
2. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: PHYTOSANITATION / Especialidade: Biological Control
3. Grande área: Biological Sciences / Área: Ecology / Subárea: Applied Ecology
4. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: Biossegurança
5. Grande área: Agricultural Sciences / Área: Agronomy / Subárea: PHYTOSANITATION
6. Grande área: Biological Sciences / Área: Genetics