Dr at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dr. Willian Pinheiro Becker is a dedicated researcher and biochemist currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), under the guidance of Jasmin. He holds a Master’s degree in the same field, with extensive training in biotechnology and toxicological analyses. Dr. Becker has a strong background in cytology and cellular biology, contributing to research and development initiatives at UFRJ’s Multidisciplinary Research Center. His work focuses on the molecular mechanisms behind cell differentiation, with applications in biotechnology and nanotechnology. He has been a recipient of multiple research grants from FAPERJ and is actively involved in advancing molecular diagnostics.
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Educational
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- Ph.D. in Progress in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PMBQBM), Brazil. Advisor: Jasmin.
Grantee: Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do RJ (FAPERJ), Brazil.
- Master’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2020–2022), PMBQBM, Brazil.
Advisor: Jasmin.
Grantee: FAPERJ, Brazil.
- Bachelor’s in Biomedicine (2010–2014), Universidade Católica de Petrópolis (UCP), Brazil.
Advisor: Dr. Adriana Afonso.
Professional Experience
Dr. Becker is currently a research fellow at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where he has been involved in research and development activities at the Núcleo Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa (NUMPEX-BIO) since 2019. He has been working under an exclusive dedication contract, focusing on cellular biology, biotechnology, and toxicological assessments. His current position is funded by FAPERJ. His research primarily revolves around biochemistry and molecular biology, specifically in areas such as cell differentiation, cellular biology, and cytology. Dr. Becker has contributed to significant research projects since joining UFRJ, with ongoing collaborations in multidisciplinary teams focused on biotechnology applications and molecular diagnostics.
Research Interests
Dr. Becker’s research interests span several critical areas of biological and health sciences, including:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology and its applications in cellular differentiation and biomineralization
- Toxicological evaluations in the pharmaceutical context
- Cytology and cellular biology, with a focus on molecular diagnostics
Author Metrics
- Dr. Becker’s research interests span several critical areas of biological and health sciences, including:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology and its applications in cellular differentiation and biomineralization
- Toxicological evaluations in the pharmaceutical context
- Cytology and cellular biology, with a focus on molecular diagnostics
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