Laila Nahum
René Rachou Institute - Fiocruz Minas · Oswaldo Cruz Foundation
Biography
I am an Evolutionary Biologist working on a broad range of scientific questions. Our research integrates different areas such as phylogenetics, molecular biodiversity, molecular evolution, function prediction, among others. Our teaching pedagogy applies methods to develop critical thinking and decision making. Our phylosophy is based on strong ethical values to support diversity and a more inclusive society. Together we may create a susteainable planet.
Education
I have a degree in Biological Sciences with a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), a Master's degree in Biochemistry, and a PhD. degree in Genetics from the University of São Paulo (USP). I completed three postdoctoral internships in the United States, two at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL, Woods Hole) and one at the Louisiana State University (LSU, Baton Rouge), working with functional genomics and molecular evolution, corresponding to 6.5 years of professional experience abroad.
Recent Google Scholar Publications
- Trypanosoma cruzi iron superoxide dismutases: insights from phylogenetics to chemotherapeutic target assessment
- Reenacting the birth of a function: Functional divergence of HIUases and transthyretins as inferred by evolutionary and biophysical studies
- Perspectives From Systems Biology to Improve Knowledge of Leishmania Drug Resistance
- Temperature dramatically shapes mosquito gene expression with consequences for mosquito–Zika virus interactions
- Helminths and cancers from the evolutionary perspective
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-4060-1105
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oBq5O8AAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=None
- Personal Weblink https://nahum.com.br/